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Opt-in

A person's affirmative choice to receive something or take part.

In everyday use

Someone checks a clearly explained box to receive marketing emails.

What to keep in mind

Buying or downloading is not automatically consent to every marketing use.

Also searched as: email opt in

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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