GDPR Cold Email 2026: Legal Guide

🎯 Summary

Is Cold Email Legal Under GDPR?

ScenarioLegal?
B2B cold email (work addresses)✅ Legal (legitimate interest)
B2C cold email (personal)❌ Illegal (needs opt-in)
Corporate email (name@company.com)✅ Legal
Personal email (name@gmail.com)❌ Illegal

GDPR Compliance Checklist

✅ Only email work addresses (B2B)

✅ Include clear unsubscribe link

✅ Include company name and address

✅ Clear sender identity

✅ Honor unsubscribe immediately

✅ Don't email after unsubscribe

✅ Have legitimate business interest

What's NOT Allowed

Penalties for Violation

Example: Company with €50M revenue → €2M max fine

For compliant cold email setup, see our infrastructure guide.

— Muhammad @ AI Agenix
Disclaimer: Not legal advice. Consult lawyer for compliance.