Some of this I knew but I’m changing from Duck Duck Go to Brave, Gmail to proton, will get a VPN and will research my next phone.
I already use Signal between an Aussie friend who is concerned about his government and censorship.

https://rumble.com/v3dzcrq-september-1-2023.html

https://medium.com/@re_53711/seven-simple-steps-toward-online-privacy-20dcbb9fa82