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The prohibition covers a broad range of externally sourced lists, including publicly available data and partner lists, meaning only lists built through the Member's own direct opt-in process are permitted.
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You may not send Mailchimp Campaigns to any list that was purchased, rented, obtained from a third party, co-registered, drawn from publicly available data, or sourced from a partner.
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"Upload or send email Campaigns to purchased, rented, third-party, co-reg, publicly available data, or partner lists of any kind.Excerpt from Mailchimp's Acceptable Use Policy
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The prohibition covers a broad range of externally sourced lists, including publicly available data and partner lists, meaning only lists built through the Member's own direct opt-in process are permitted.
You may not send Mailchimp Campaigns to any list that was purchased, rented, obtained from a third party, co-registered, drawn from publicly available data, or sourced from a partner.
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