About Candid · Boston
StartMail is a privacy-focused email service launched in 2013 by the founders of Startpage, designed to protect users from surveillance and data collection by Big Tech. It offers encrypted communication, unlimited aliases, and ad-free, tracking-free email with storage and security features aligned with strict privacy regulations. The service is built to give users control over their personal data and anonymity online.
StartMail provides a secure, ad-free, and privacy-first email experience, allowing users to send encrypted messages, generate unlimited anonymous aliases, and store emails safely without surveillance. Founded by the creators of Startpage (launched in 2006), StartMail was created to counter the inherent insecurity of traditional email systems. It operates under strict privacy regulations and does not monetize user data, making it an alternative to mainstream email providers. Features include 20GB storage, password-protected emails, and PGP encryption, all aimed at protecting users’ identities and communications from third-party interception or tracking.
- In business
- since 2013
- Owner
- Robert Beens
About StartMail
StartMail is a privacy-first email service launched in 2013 by the founders of Startpage. It was created to protect users from surveillance and data collection by Big Tech, offering secure, ad-free, and anonymous email communication.
Why StartMail?
Unlike Big Tech email providers, StartMail does not monetize user data. It offers encrypted communication, unlimited aliases, and state-of-the-art security to keep your inbox safe from snooping and spam.
Popular Features
Features include 20GB of storage, unlimited aliases, password-protected emails, and PGP encryption — all designed to give users control over their digital identity and communications.
- 20GB storage
- Unlimited aliases
- Password-protected email
- PGP encrypted emails