OUR STORY
It Started With Our Own Phones.
Back in 2020, we de-Googled our family’s devices. Then friends started asking for help. Then neighbors. Then strangers on the internet. Turns out a lot of people want out—they just need someone to show them how.
WHERE IT STARTED
From Hobbyists To Privacy Advocates.
For more than a decade, we’ve been deep in mobile operating system customization. What started as a passion project—enhancing smartphones and tablets with CyanogenMod for better performance—eventually became something bigger.
By 2020, the digital landscape had shifted dramatically. Major tech companies intensified their data collection. Content policies tightened. Our family made a decision: complete digital independence.
We installed a google-free version of LineageOS on our devices. We migrated our 16-year-old Gmail account to ProtonMail. We rebuilt our digital lives from the ground up.
And then friends started asking for help.
WHAT WE REALIZED
Privacy Shouldn't Require A Tech Degree
Neighbors wanted to de-Google their phones. Friends asked about secure email. Family members needed help escaping Big Tech’s ecosystem.
They all had the same problem: they knew they wanted privacy, but didn’t have the technical expertise to make it happen.
That’s when we saw the gap—and the opportunity to help.
TODAY
Family-Owned. Privacy-Focused. Personal Service.
Private Phone Shop launched in early 2021. We’re a family business—not a faceless corporation. We handle the technical complexity so you can enjoy modern mobile convenience and peace of mind.
While we maintain other professional commitments, this work is personal to us. Every phone we configure, every customer we help, every question we answer—it all matters.
We believe privacy-respecting technology isn’t just for specialists. It’s for everyone willing to make the switch.
OUR PLEDGE
What We Promise—And What We'll Never Do.
We built this business on trust. Here’s exactly what you can expect from us:
We won’t sell your data.
Your information stays with us—period. The only exception is a legal subpoena.
We won’t track you.
No creepy analytics. No google analytics. When you visit our site, we’re not watching.
We won’t pressure you.
No countdown timers. No fake urgency. No annoying popups. Buy when you’re ready.
We won’t spam you.
Our newsletter is for privacy news and site announcements—not endless sales pitches.
We won’t overhype.
No “military-grade encryption” nonsense. No unrealistic promises. Just honest descriptions of what our products do.
We won’t take kickbacks.
No affiliate links. No compensation for recommendations. When we suggest a tool, it’s because we use it ourselves.
READY TO MAKE THE SWITCH?
Browse our de-googled phones, explore our training, or reach out if you have questions. We’re here to help.
Questions? Reach us here