Can I add someone emailing me about my product to a mailing list?

Question

If someone emails me about my product, is it ok to add them to a mailing list for product updates?Or do I need to obtain explicit consent to add to a mailing list?

detaro · Accepted Answer

> Or do I need to obtain explicit consent to add to a mailing list?Yes.

verdverm · Answer

You need to ask, but they almost always say yes if...1. They have emailed you2. You make the first list very product oriented, keep sales away. They will funnel in another way eventually

Can I add someone emailing me about my product to a mailing list?

If someone emails me about my product, is it ok to add them to a mailing list for product updates?
Or do I need to obtain explicit consent to add to a mailing list?

> Or do I need to obtain explicit consent to add to a mailing list?
Yes.

You need to ask, but they almost always say yes if...
1. They have emailed you
2. You make the first list very product oriented, keep sales away. They will funnel in another way eventually