Exactly: "Promotions" is not "Spam". There is already a spam folder, so these should go straight in there, if anywhere.
How does this fit in with the CAN-SPAM act?
"Unsubscribe compliance
A visible and operable unsubscribe mechanism is present in all emails.
Consumer opt-out requests are honored within 10 days.
Opt-out lists also known as Suppression lists are only used for compliance purposes.
"
If there is no unsubscribe option, are google in violation?
(Their get-out may be that these are not actual emails, but by making the transition from clear ad space to inbox, most people would argue that the delivery mechanism is irrelevant)
How does this fit in with the CAN-SPAM act?
"Unsubscribe compliance
"If there is no unsubscribe option, are google in violation? (Their get-out may be that these are not actual emails, but by making the transition from clear ad space to inbox, most people would argue that the delivery mechanism is irrelevant)