Can I use Google without Google using me for my data?

I use Google's service a lot in a day-to-day basis, mostly due to the convenience of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc. for being free (ahem Office) and being online.


So I don't really want to cut off Google completely, and although I'm not the most privacy focused person, I don't like big companies stealing my info.


Then is there something I could do to stop Google from taking my stuff while still being able to use their services? Perhaps some …

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