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One thing I like to do is just leave them all on, but minimize my contact with Google's services. Then I check in every few months just to confirm they haven't collected anything on me.

Off topic - I am actually working on a framework to automate the process of self-hosting these services on some VPS. I might open-source it once it is in usable shape. But some things just have no real alternative(like maps and android)

Apple Maps is actually acceptable I think (at least on iOS). I'm trying to find an alternative for Google Photos.

Have you considered filing a lawsuit? That would be a great way to punish someone for violating their privacy policy and EU obligations.

> nothing to backup my claim

That's probably true, but I at least feel a little more comfortable.