How can gmail collect my bt mail

I think there may be some confusion here!

Gmail is a web-based email service provided by Google, and it cannot collect your BT Mail (also known as BT Internet Email) account information without your permission.

However, I can provide some possible scenarios where your BT Mail account information might be shared with Gmail:

  1. IMAP/POP3 settings: If you have set up your BT Mail account to use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) or POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) to access your email on your device or another email client, your email account credentials (username and password) might be stored on your device. In this case, if you use Gmail's IMAP or POP3 settings to access your BT Mail account, your account credentials might be shared with Gmail.
  2. Forwarding: If you have set up email forwarding from your BT Mail account to your Gmail account, your BT Mail account credentials might be shared with Gmail. This is because email forwarding requires your BT Mail account credentials to be entered in the forwarding settings.
  3. Third-party apps: If you use third-party apps or services that integrate with both your BT Mail and Gmail accounts, your account credentials might be shared with Gmail. For example, if you use an app that allows you to access your BT Mail account and also syncs with your Gmail account, your account credentials might be shared with Gmail.

To prevent your BT Mail account information from being shared with Gmail, you can take the following steps:

  1. Disable IMAP/POP3: Disable IMAP/POP3 settings on your device or email client to prevent your BT Mail account credentials from being stored.
  2. Remove forwarding: Remove any email forwarding settings from your BT Mail account to prevent your account credentials from being shared with Gmail.
  3. Review third-party apps: Review the permissions and settings of any third-party apps or services that integrate with both your BT Mail and Gmail accounts. Make sure you understand how your account credentials are being used and shared.

Remember to always prioritize your online security and privacy by being cautious when sharing your account credentials with third-party services or apps.