# Direct Marketing Objection Confirmation Template

**CONFIDENTIAL**

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**From:** Meridian Analytics Ltd
Data Protection Office
47 Canary Wharf Tower, London E14 5AB
dpo@meridiananalytics.co.uk

**Date:** 14 March 2026

**To:** Sophie Williams
12 Canary Place
London E14 4QT

**Reference:** MKT-2026-0310

**Subject:** Confirmation of Marketing Opt-Out

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Dear Ms Williams,

Thank you for your request received on 10 March 2026 to opt out of direct marketing communications from Meridian Analytics Ltd. We have processed your request in accordance with Article 21(2) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

## 1. Confirmation

We confirm that all direct marketing processing concerning your personal data has ceased with immediate effect. This is an absolute right under Article 21(2) UK GDPR.

## 2. Channels Suppressed

The following marketing channels have been suppressed for your account:

| Channel | Status | Effective Date |
|---------|--------|----------------|
| Email marketing | Suppressed | 10 March 2026 |
| SMS marketing | Suppressed | 10 March 2026 |
| Telephone marketing | Suppressed | 10 March 2026 |
| Postal direct mail | Suppressed | 10 March 2026 |
| Online targeted advertising | Suppressed | 11 March 2026 |
| Marketing profiling and segmentation | Ceased | 10 March 2026 |

## 3. Suppression Record

We have created a permanent suppression record to ensure you do not receive marketing communications from us in the future. This suppression record contains the minimum information necessary (a hashed version of your email address and customer ID) to identify and exclude you from future marketing campaigns.

This suppression record will be retained indefinitely unless you explicitly instruct us to remove it and consent to receiving marketing communications again.

## 4. Non-Marketing Communications

Please note that this opt-out applies to **marketing communications only**. You will continue to receive:
- Service notifications related to your subscription (e.g., maintenance alerts, billing confirmations)
- Security alerts related to your account
- Communications required by law or regulation

These communications are necessary for the performance of your subscription contract under Article 6(1)(b) and are not affected by your marketing opt-out.

## 5. Third-Party Marketing Partners

We have instructed the following third-party marketing partners to suppress your data:

| Partner | Instruction Date | Confirmed |
|---------|-----------------|-----------|
| Mailchimp (Intuit Inc) | 10 March 2026 | 11 March 2026 |
| Google Ads | 10 March 2026 | 12 March 2026 |
| Meta Ads Manager | 10 March 2026 | 13 March 2026 |

## 6. Changing Your Preferences

If you wish to receive marketing communications from us in the future, you may update your preferences at any time through your account privacy settings or by contacting us at dpo@meridiananalytics.co.uk.

Yours sincerely,

**Dr Sarah Chen**
Data Protection Officer
Meridian Analytics Ltd