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Anti-Spam Policy

Last updated: July 26, 2025

1. Our Anti-Spam Commitment

We strictly prohibit the sending of unsolicited commercial email (spam) and are committed to following all applicable anti-spam laws and regulations, including:

• CAN-SPAM Act (United States)
• CASL - Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
• GDPR email marketing provisions (European Union)
• All other applicable local and international anti-spam laws

2. How We Obtain Email Addresses

Opt-In Only

We only send emails to people who have explicitly opted in to receive communications from us through:

• Subscription forms on our website
• Voluntary sign-ups for our email courses
• Explicit consent given during interactions
• Other legitimate opt-in methods

What We Don't Do

We never:

• Purchase email lists from third parties
• Send emails to harvested email addresses
• Use auto-generated email addresses
• Send emails without clear consent
• Hide or disguise our identity in emails

3. Email Content Standards

Clear Identification

All our emails clearly identify:

• Who the email is from (YouNeedAList.com)
• Our contact information
• The reason you're receiving the email
• How to unsubscribe or opt out

Honest Subject Lines

We ensure that:

• Subject lines accurately reflect email content
• We don't use deceptive or misleading subject lines
• Subject lines are relevant to the message content
• We don't use excessive capitalization or spam triggers

4. Unsubscribe Process

Easy Opt-Out

Every email we send includes:

• A clear and conspicuous unsubscribe link
• Simple one-click unsubscribe process
• No requirement to log in or provide additional information
• Alternative contact method for unsubscribe requests

Prompt Processing

How to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our emails by:

• Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
• Emailing us directly at brian@youneedalist.com
• Using the preference management link (if available)

5. Data Protection and Privacy

We protect your email address and personal information by:

• Never selling or sharing your email with third parties
• Using secure email service providers (GetResponse)
• Implementing appropriate security measures
• Following our Privacy Policy guidelines
• Respecting your communication preferences

6. Frequency and Content

Reasonable Frequency

We send emails at a reasonable frequency:

• Educational content: As part of our email courses
• Marketing communications: Periodically, not daily
• Important updates: As needed, but sparingly
• No excessive or overwhelming email volume

Valuable Content

Our emails provide:

• Educational value related to email marketing
• Useful tips and strategies
• Relevant information for online marketers
• Clear value proposition for recipients

7. Third-Party Email Service

GetResponse Compliance

We use GetResponse as our email service provider, which:

• Maintains strict anti-spam policies
• Provides robust unsubscribe mechanisms
• Monitors for compliance violations
• Offers advanced deliverability features
• Complies with international email standards

8. Monitoring and Compliance

We actively monitor our email practices through:

• Regular review of email content and practices
• Monitoring unsubscribe rates and complaints
• Tracking email deliverability metrics
• Staying updated on anti-spam law changes
• Regular training on email marketing best practices

9. Reporting Spam

When reporting, please include:

• The full email headers
• Date and time received
• Email content or screenshot
• Explanation of why you believe it's spam

10. Consequences of Violations

We understand that spam violations can result in:

• Legal penalties and fines
• Damage to sender reputation
• Email deliverability issues
• Account suspension by email providers
• Loss of customer trust

We take these consequences seriously and maintain strict compliance to avoid any violations.

11. Employee Training

All team members involved in email marketing are trained on:

• Anti-spam law requirements
• Proper email marketing practices
• Our internal email policies
• How to handle unsubscribe requests
• Content guidelines and standards

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Anti-Spam Policy to:

• Reflect changes in anti-spam laws
• Improve our email practices
• Address new technologies or methods
• Enhance user protection

Updated policies will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date.

13. Contact Information