Anti-Spam & Marketing Communications Policy
Effective Date: 24 June 2026 | Last Updated: 24 June 2026 | Next Review: June 2027
1. Our Commitment
CAGS is committed to responsible, compliant, and transparent marketing communications. We comply fully with:
- GDPR Article 6 — Lawful basis for processing marketing data
- EU ePrivacy Directive — Electronic communications rules
- CAN-SPAM Act — US commercial email requirements
- CASL (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation) — where applicable
- Turkey's KVKK — Electronic commercial message regulations
- Google's 2026 EU User Consent Policy
2. How We Use Your Business Contact Data
CAGS may process business contact information (name, job title, company, work email, phone) for B2B marketing and commercial communications on the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): Where you are a business contact whose role is relevant to CAGS's B2B product offering and the communication is relevant to your professional capacity. A Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA) has been conducted and documented for this purpose.
- Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)): Where you have actively subscribed to CAGS's newsletter or marketing updates, or where local law requires prior consent.
- Contractual Necessity (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)): For transactional communications related to an existing commercial relationship.
3. What We Send
CAGS's B2B marketing communications may include:
- Product catalogues and new product launches
- Trade show and exhibition invitations
- Industry news and regulatory updates relevant to the tobacco trade
- Pricing and promotional information for B2B buyers
- Company news and partnership opportunities
CAGS does not send unsolicited commercial communications to individual consumers. All outreach is directed at business contacts in relevant professional roles.
4. Opt-Out & Unsubscribe
Every marketing communication from CAGS includes:
- A clear, functional one-click unsubscribe link in all email communications.
- Clear identification of CAGS as the sender, with our registered address.
- An accurate subject line that is not misleading or deceptive.
You may opt out of CAGS marketing communications at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in any CAGS email.
- Emailing us: info@cagstobacco.com
Opt-out requests will be processed within 10 business days. After opting out, you may still receive transactional communications related to existing orders or contractual obligations.
5. Suppression List Management
CAGS maintains an active suppression list of all opt-out requests. Once you have unsubscribed, your details are added to our suppression list and will not be used for further marketing communications. We do not remove opt-outs from our suppression list unless you actively re-subscribe.
6. Data Sources for B2B Marketing
CAGS may obtain business contact data from the following sources:
- Direct enquiries submitted through www.cagsgrp.com
- Trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events
- Business card exchanges and direct B2B networking
- Publicly available professional directories and company websites
- Reputable B2B data providers operating in compliance with GDPR and applicable law
Where data is obtained from third-party B2B data providers, we verify that the provider has documented a lawful basis for the data and operates in compliance with GDPR and applicable privacy laws.
7. Contact
For any marketing opt-out requests or questions:
CAGS TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS INDUSTRY AND TRADE JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Fulya Mahallesi, Buyukdere Caddesi, Torun Center A Blok No: 74A, Ic Kapi No: 19, Sisli / Istanbul, Turkey
Email: info@cagstobacco.com
Telephone: +90 212 916 27 27
Website: www.cagsgrp.com
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy: www.cagsgrp.com/privacypolicy
- Cookie Policy: www.cagsgrp.com/cookie-policy
- Contact CAGS: www.cagsgrp.com/contact