Email Receipt Privacy Concerns

Summary

In Texas, stores can request your email for receipts but must respect your decision if you decline. Misleading consumers about email use can be reported to the FTC or Texas Attorney General. Specific legal advice requires consultation with a qualified attorney.

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i went to a department store.
Hi Stephanie, Could you please provide more details about your visit to the department store? Did you encounter any issues that you need legal assistance with? Also, could you let me know your location? This will help me give you the most accurate advice possible.
made a purchase
Hi Stephanie, could you please clarify what issue you are having with the purchase you made from the department store? Also, could you provide your location? It will help me provide the most accurate information.
waco texas
Hi Stephanie, I understand that you made a purchase in a department store in Waco, Texas. Could you please share more details about the issue you are facing with this purchase?
she asked for my email address, i asked what for? she said for your receipt
In Texas, it's legal for stores to ask for your email for receipts. However, they must respect your decision if you decline. Remember, you have the right to ask why they need your information and how they'll use it.
but i did not consent to subscribing to continuous emails
Based on the CAN-SPAM Act:
- Companies cannot send emails without consent.
- They must provide a way to opt-out, usually at the bottom of the email.
- If you've tried unsubscribing and still receive emails, you can report them to the Federal Trade Commission.
is this a legal issue for the employee lying to customers?
In the U.S., it's illegal to mislead consumers. If you feel the employee lied to you about the use of your email, you can:
- File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
- Contact the Texas Attorney General's Office.
Remember, specific legal advice will require consultation with a qualified attorney.