Under a new Apple policy, app makers must reveal what data they are collecting.

Google says its Gmail app is taking in information ranging from third-party advertising to analytics.

And some observers say that its too much data.

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The app also collects contact info, user content, and search history.

Hauk recommendsProtonMail,“as the company operates under strict Swiss privacy laws and offers end-to-end encryption.”

“Its an established email provider that has a couple of unique advantages,” he added.

Google’s primary business is data collection and the repackaging and monetizing of that data.