Email Marketing Compliance Guide
Navigate Global Email Marketing Requirements with Clarity
Email marketing remains one of the most effective tools for reaching and engaging customers, but staying compliant with varied global privacy regulations can be a real challenge — especially for companies relying on guesswork or a one-size-fits-all solution.
With privacy laws in 120+ countries and each one applying its own spin on consent, opt-outs, and transparency, marketers must understand how to achieve compliance without stalling their campaigns. That’s where our Email Marketing Compliance Guide comes in.
Our guide breaks down the complex patchwork of privacy laws like CAN-SPAM, CASL, GDPR, Australia’s Spam Act, and Brazil’s LGPD. You’ll learn the main email marketing requirements of major privacy laws, how different laws define consent, how B2B and B2C rules vary, actionable strategies to meet compliance obligations, and insights into creating a cohesive email marketing approach.
Whether you’re scaling into new markets or strengthening what you already have, our guide will help you navigate the nuances of each law to stay compliant while providing best practices for a legally sound email marketing program.
What’s Inside the Email Marketing Compliance Guide?
A compliant email marketing program doesn’t just ensure you meet legal requirements; it should also respect consumer choices and earn trust.
Our guide answers the practical questions that slow marketers down: Can I send a cold marketing email without consent? What’s the difference between transactional and commercial emails? What’s the timeframe for honoring opt-outs? Do I really need an unsubscribe link?
Inside this guide, we provide:
- An overview of privacy laws and email marketing requirements across the US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, and Brazil
- How to spot the differences between commercial and transactional messages
- Tips on consent requirements, opt-out rules, and how to avoid misleading email content
- Steps for creating a compliant email marketing program
- The importance of a preference center
- And more!
Why Download the Email Marketing Compliance Guide?
Ready to stop guessing how to send compliant marketing emails? Our guide explains what counts as a marketing email and provides best practices for how to label and structure marketing emails.
You’ll learn how to manage varying legal requirements across jurisdictions, how different laws define consent, what counts as a commercial versus transactional message, and how B2B rules vary. You’ll also find guidance on how to choose a global or region-specific compliance strategy, what to document, how to maintain records of consent, deciding whether a preference center fits your needs, and more.
Whether you’re new to email marketing or tightening up an existing program, our guide gives you the resources to make informed decisions based on your business needs.
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