Shredni Vashtar

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Are you one of those who refuse to give your email address when the assistant asks: "Would you like an eRecipt?" This morning I needed the receipt for a purchase I made a few days ago, I couldn't find it. Luckily I had given my email address and there was an alternative to the paper one I had lost. Phew!

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Lord Alan of Chaol Ghleann

in reply to Shredni Vashtar • 3 years ago • •

We went shopping on the weekend and every store we visited wanted my email address for a receipt. I like this idea, because I’ve created a ‘Receipt’ folder and everything goes there. It’s a much easier way to store and find receipts.

However, I’ve now started to receive marketing emails from this places because I’ve now apparently joined their clubs. I think the use of your email address should be clarified when taking it as part of a purchase.

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Shredni Vashtar

in reply to Shredni Vashtar • 3 years ago •

Yep. Ultimately it's about gaining your email address to add you to their mailing list. GDPR was actually a godsend to marketers (such as myself) in that by freely handing over your address, you are accepting the companies right to email you. The thing is, how hard is it to hit the "Delete" button? I will never understand how people can get so pathetically angry over unsolicited emails. It's almost like their pretending annoyance in the hope of some pats on the back from their peers.

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WylieCoyoteUK

in reply to Shredni Vashtar • 3 years ago • •

usually don't bother with paper ones nowadays.
If I get one, I scan it.

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Shredni Vashtar

in reply to Shredni Vashtar • 3 years ago •

Sounds like a lot of work. I have on numerous occasions said: "Na, you're OK." but I think from now on I shall hand my address over. If, as @Alan says, you create a folder and a filter in your email client any marketing material will go in there and housekeeping that should be simple.