GDPR changes 2025: How to keep your email marketing compliant!
Find out everything about the European Championship 2025 in Dortmund, including current GDPR requirements for email marketing.

GDPR changes 2025: How to keep your email marketing compliant!
A bright autumn day in Cologne and the anticipation of a top-class sporting event! The highly anticipated Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) European Championship will take place on October 26, 2025. This tournament not only attracts the best darts players in Europe, but also promises an unforgettable spectacle for spectators. The event will be held in the Lanxess Arena, which has established itself as a hotspot for sporting events and is very popular with darts fans.
The European Championship not only brings top games, but also a special atmosphere to the city. Over 32 players from different European countries compete in an exciting knockout format. PDC Europe reports that the tournament promises a high rate of exciting matches that will captivate spectators until the last throw. Last year's winners and numerous top players are among the participants, so the cards are really exciting for the fans.
Digital security in focus
But even outside the darts world, Cologne is a hot spot for issues that affect us all, such as data protection in email marketing. Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on May 25, 2018, companies have been obliged to protect the rights of their customers in the digital world. According to Captain Verify, companies must ensure that consent to process personal data is obtained “freely, specifically, informed and unambiguously”. It is important that users actively agree - pre-ticked boxes are an absolute no-go!
In addition, it deals in detail with the need for double opt-in procedures to ensure proof of consent. Users should be clearly informed about what they agree to and should have the opportunity to withdraw their consent at any time. Datenschutzberatung Hamburg emphasizes that transparent communication about data collection is essential. Simple unsubscribe processes must be provided to make it easy for users to unsubscribe from unwanted emails.
Completely informed and safe
Anyone running an email marketing program should ensure that all aspects of the GDPR are complied with to not only avoid legal issues, but also to strengthen customer trust. Regular audits and clearly communicated data protection policies can help build a trusting relationship with the target group.
Whether in darts or digital marketing – transparency, trust and a good instinct are the be-all and end-all! So be sure that you do everything right both during your next darts session and when handling personal data. The European Championship is just around the corner and the world of darts is waiting for the upcoming stars!