Status: Unreviewed
Email Subscription Issues
Managing email preferences, unsubscribe requests, and marketing communications.
Types of Email Communications
| Type | Can Unsubscribe? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing emails | Yes | Promotional content, offers |
| Newsletter | Yes | General updates, news |
| Transactional emails | No | Order confirmations, receipts |
| Account security | No | Password resets, security alerts |
| Required notices | No | Terms changes, regulatory notices |
| Commission notifications | Configurable | Weekly pay run notifications |
Common Issues
"I clicked unsubscribe but still receive emails"
Diagnosis checklist:
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Email type | Was it a transactional/security email? (Cannot unsubscribe) |
| Timing | Unsubscribe takes up to 48 hours to process |
| Multiple lists | May need to unsubscribe from each list separately |
| Different email | Are they receiving at a different email address? |
Resolution:
- Verify which email type they're receiving
- If marketing: manually remove from all marketing lists
- Confirm unsubscribe in system
- Send confirmation email
- Monitor for 7 days to ensure resolved
"I never signed up for emails"
Possible causes:
| Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Account creation | All accounts receive transactional emails |
| Partner signed them up | Check referral chain, remind Partner of spamming rules |
| Email forwarding | Check if another account forwards to them |
| Spoofed sender | Verify email actually came from our domain |
If Partner signed up without consent:
- Document the incident
- Unsubscribe the complainant immediately
- Issue warning to Partner (spamming violation)
- Repeat offenses = escalate to CIO
"I want to receive emails again"
Re-subscription process:
- Member logs into account
- Navigate to email preferences
- Select desired email types
- Confirm via double opt-in email
Support assistance:
- Verify identity
- Confirm they want to re-subscribe
- Update preferences in system
- Send confirmation email
Managing Preferences
Member Self-Service
Members can manage preferences at:
- Corsair Connect: Profile > Email Preferences
- CSRnow: Account Settings > Notifications
Support-Assisted Updates
| Action | Verification Required |
|---|---|
| Unsubscribe from marketing | Email request sufficient |
| Change email address | Identity verification required |
| Resubscribe | Double opt-in confirmation |
Spamming Complaints
If member reports receiving spam from Partner
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Document complaint with email headers/evidence |
| 2 | Identify the Partner who sent the communication |
| 3 | Review Partner's Terms (Partner) Section 3.3 |
| 4 | Issue formal warning to Partner |
| 5 | Repeat offense = escalate for disciplinary action |
Partner spamming policy reminder
Per Terms (Partner) Section 3.3:
"You must use email and communication tools appropriately. The act of sending unsolicited commercial emails or other communication is forbidden, and the Company does not permit the use of spamming."
Email Deliverability Issues
"I'm not receiving any emails"
Troubleshooting:
| Check | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Spam/junk folder | Check spam folder, mark as "not spam" |
| Email address correct | Verify email in account profile |
| Domain blocking | Check if corporate email blocks our domain |
| Full mailbox | Advise to clear mailbox |
| Typo in email | Correct email address in profile |
For persistent issues:
- Verify email address is correct
- Request member add our domain to safe sender list
- Try sending to alternate email
- If enterprise email, may need IT whitelisting
Adding Safe Senders
Instruct members to add these domains to safe senders:
@corsairconnect.com@csrnow.com
Documentation
For all email preference changes:
- Document the request and date
- Note which preferences changed
- Record verification method
- Confirm change to member
Escalation
Escalate to CIO if:
- Member threatens legal action over emails
- Partner has multiple spamming complaints
- Suspected email list sharing or selling
- Bulk unsubscribe requests (possible data breach indicator)