Am 19.02.2015 um 23:36 schrieb Noel Butler:
as an alternative, kind of between 1 and 2, you do "1", and setup your own local server, just relay outbound via the VPS, and setup inbound on VPS with a forward to your local server utilising different port than 25, assuming OP's ISP doesn't block all inbound ports
Other option - encrypt the mail with your own key when it hits your mailbox. There is a german provider that offers such a solution for a small few (1 Euro / Month) and was tested with good results by some IT mags here: -> posteo.de
Oliver