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How to Get Email Consent

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Date Published
Author
Anna Ward
Word Count
537
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5
Language
English
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Summary

Email consent is crucial for ensuring that messages are delivered successfully to recipients and comply with legal standards, such as GDPR. Many senders mistakenly assume consent by including ambiguous clauses in terms of service, using pre-checked boxes, or assuming opt-in unless an unsubscribe occurs, which can result in emails being marked as spam and lead to deliverability issues with email service providers like Gmail and Outlook. Proper consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, requiring active opt-in from recipients. Best practices for obtaining consent include using clear, optional, and unchecked checkboxes on signup forms and providing a one-click unsubscribe link in every email. Adhering to these practices ensures that recipients are more likely to welcome and engage with the messages, benefiting both the sender's reputation and the overall health of the email ecosystem.

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