5 Simple Steps To Sending GDPR-Compliant B2B Cold Emails
The GDPR
is not about cold emailing. It is not about businesses. It is about personal
data protection.
However, sending
business emails does mean processing personal data so there are some key things
you need to keep in mind when emailing in a post-GDPR environment.
Step One: Ensure Your Prospecting Is Targeted and Appropriate
Lead generation and
prospecting are essentially sourcing personal data to use in sales campaigns.
Despite protecting
personal data, the GDPR
doesn’t stop people prospecting or collecting leads, it simply demands a
greater level of care and accuracy from lead generators.
Step Two:
Explain Your Legitimate Interest In Your Email Copy
With effective targeting
your reasons for contacting a prospect should be
self-evident, but always follow through in your
email copy and explain exactly why your offering is relevant
and why you are reaching out.
Step
Three: Make It Quick And Easy To Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
As someone sending cold
email campaigns, you need to inform your recipients how to exercise
their right to erasure and their right to restriction.
Step
Four: Regularly Cleanse And Maintain Your Database
Beyond simply
removing people who have opted out or unsubscribed, the GDPR also means that
you shouldn’t be holding onto leads for months on end or inaccurate contact
information.
Step
Five: Prepare An Informative Reply For GDPR Complaints And
Questions
Finally, expect some pushback from your prospects.
There is a lot of misinformation about the GDPR and what it means for sales and
marketing strategies going forward. Some people are going to be angry you
emailed.
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