[golem14]

a) Make frequent backups via google Takeouta b) forward all your mail to a secondary account c) don't use a consumer account (@gmail.com) but pay for your domain and use [e-mail]

d) use your gmail account only for gmail and do YT, adwords etc from another google account so that if you run afoul of Terms of service on one product your gmail is not terminated also.

Only c) allows you to keep your email address after losing access to gmail. a) and b) just protect your data.

But based on anecdata, Google is unlikely to kick out users unless there's some bad behaviour (which may seem innocent to you)

[throwaway156503]

> Google is unlikely to kick out users unless there's some bad behaviour (which may seem innocent to you)

I don't believe I've ever violated any terms of service Google has ever outlined. In practice, I have nothing to worry about. This concern of mine primarily revolves around legal protections, and rights as a "digital citizen" of sorts.

[smt88]

Google Wallet is another risky service. Your payment behavior can get you banned.