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Marketing emails legally abuse the definition of consent

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Giving a company your email for a receipt somehow legally translates into a lifelong blood oath. Marketers use pre-checked hidden boxes and incredibly vague opt-in language during checkout processes to technically satisfy legal requirements while ensuring you receive their daily promotional spam forever.

Marketing emails legally abuse the definition of consent
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