MotorHappy illicit email marketing
Since we have Truecaller to block illicit marketing, looks like the companies are now targeting people via private emails. The question as per POPIA and CPA, where do these companies buy personal email addresses from to use for their marketing? If you ask them the answer is "they don't know". Who is then breaking the law? Very irritating to keep on unsubscribing.
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01 Aug 2025, 09:43Hi Buks
We completely understand how frustrating it can be to receive unwanted marketing emails, and we want to assure you that we take your privacy - and our obligations under South Africa’s POPIA and CPA seriously. Please note that we do not send unsolicited emails. Our communications are directed only to individuals who have either opted in or previously engaged with us. According to our records, your initial engagement with us dates back to July 2016, at which time we obtained your contact details. We are currently reviewing the unsubscribe process, as you've indicated that previous requests may not have been actioned. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will provide you with feedback as soon as possible.
We completely understand how frustrating it can be to receive unwanted marketing emails, and we want to assure you that we take your privacy - and our obligations under South Africa’s POPIA and CPA seriously. Please note that we do not send unsolicited emails. Our communications are directed only to individuals who have either opted in or previously engaged with us. According to our records, your initial engagement with us dates back to July 2016, at which time we obtained your contact details. We are currently reviewing the unsubscribe process, as you've indicated that previous requests may not have been actioned. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will provide you with feedback as soon as possible.
MotorHappy's reply01 Aug 2025, 09:43
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Hi Buks
We completely understand how frustrating it can be to receive unwanted marketing emails, and we want to assure you that we take your privacy - and our obligations under South Africa’s POPIA and CPA seriously. Please note that we do not send unsolicited emails. Our communications are directed only to individuals who have either opted in or previously engaged with us. According to our records, your initial engagement with us dates back to July 2016, at which time we obtained your contact details. We are currently reviewing the unsubscribe process, as you've indicated that previous requests may not have been actioned. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will provide you with feedback as soon as possible.
We completely understand how frustrating it can be to receive unwanted marketing emails, and we want to assure you that we take your privacy - and our obligations under South Africa’s POPIA and CPA seriously. Please note that we do not send unsolicited emails. Our communications are directed only to individuals who have either opted in or previously engaged with us. According to our records, your initial engagement with us dates back to July 2016, at which time we obtained your contact details. We are currently reviewing the unsubscribe process, as you've indicated that previous requests may not have been actioned. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience and will provide you with feedback as soon as possible.