Not clear on the difference between hosting providers and cloud providers. Got any links to explain it to a non-techie? Without understanding that, my research will be hit or miss. Found this: https://whdb.com/blog/web-hosts-backing-free-speech-sites/

That is why you don't use social media that requires download of an app, or your phone number to sign up! If social media, email provider, or whatever ain't anonymous you stay clear!