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This requirement places an affirmative burden on Members to retain documented proof of consent, not merely to obtain it, for all commercial and marketing emails.
You are required to maintain and be able to produce an opt-in form or other evidence of consent for every commercial or marketing email you send through Mailchimp.
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This requirement places an affirmative burden on Members to retain documented proof of consent, not merely to obtain it, for all commercial and marketing emails.
You are required to maintain and be able to produce an opt-in form or other evidence of consent for every commercial or marketing email you send through Mailchimp.
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