I would put it in a different perspective:

Do you use internet?

Do you fear about your privacy?

1️⃣ Use vpn

2️⃣ Strict no log policy (trust???)

3️⃣ Double-hop if possible

4️⃣ Buy with cash or btc

Custodial or non-custodial lightning wallet solution or node?

Do you fear of losing your funds because of third party?

Make your own ln node, so you will own your funds.

Do you fear of privacy with non-custodial?

Go back to first point and use a vpn.