The simple answer is...
B2C yes, B2B no.
No it is not, you never heard of GDPR?in my homecountry (EU) it's the other way round D:
I cannot be bothered saying it a third time.In Europe it is not legal
Yes.So buying a bunch of targeted emails would be pointless if I intend to use it for my POD site that is here for the long run?
depends on what he's mailingSo buying a bunch of targeted emails would be pointless if I intend to use it for my POD site that is here for the long run?
Depends on the country. In the USA Spam is legal as long as you don't commit fraud by using false or misleading headers. Other than that,spam away.
No matter you do opt out or other policies Cold mailing is illegal. That is the reason many mailing service provider wants to know what your mailing and about your list.There are very few services who allow cold mailing via proxy nodes but here there are types again. High level complaints from netcraft or logistics are treated high where they ask customer details ETC.,
But nothing to worry many do cold mailing , SPAM, just dont leave footprints
Good luck.
You should post what country you are talking about... I see your website is texasjobs, in Texas spam is not illegal... Most mailing services prohibit spam, that is true but it's not because it's illegal. It's because they don't want to deal with spam complaints or the wrath of Anti-Spam vigilantes.