How do I secure my web browsing on public wifi using a home server?

Hi,
I have a Mac Mini and an iPhone 3GS running iOS 4.3.2.  The Mac Mini currently acts as a media centre, running OS X 10.6.7.  It is permanently connected to the internet.  I have a static IP address (though goodness knows my ISP insists it changes every 15 days lol), and an Airport Extreme Base Station (Gigabit).
I'd like to secure my web browsing when using public wifi by getting my iPhone to pass all data over a secure connection via my Mac Mini.  Might someone tell me how to do that?  I'd rather use software already included with OS X where possible.  (PS: I know that my data becomes clear-text again once it leaves my Mac Mini).
I'm also thinking of implementing a proxy server on the Mac Mini (Privoxy) to help manage ads and cookies on my LAN.  Would it be possible to set it up so that my iPhone could take advantage of that proxy and the secure connection when using public wifi?  Cos that'd be great!  Cut down on my bandwidth costs!
Thanks everybody!!
Scotchy

I don't know iOS I am using. How do I find out?
I have web history but only one weeks worth - can you increase how long it keeps the info before discarding?
I definitely don't have advanced settings and I'm definitely using an iPhone4
I also want this info to keep track of my internet usage to know which websites are chewing up my data allowance.
Any help appreciated!

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