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re: [Update] The UK votes to leave the EU
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Originally Posted by Mr K
How do they know it's junk mail unless they open the envelope ? Its worth a go even if it does cut into the proceeds of your Tory coffee mornings Hugh !
It's a shame RM don't filter my unaddressed mail out like I ask them to. However if this leaflet appears - they'll get a complaint; I've put up with it till now.
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Complain away, but you may wish to read the MPS site first...
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/what/
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What is the MPS?
The Mailing Preference Service (MPS) is a free service set up 20 years ago and funded by the direct mail industry to enable consumers to have their names and home addresses in the UK removed from lists used by the industry. It is actively supported by the Royal Mail and all directly involved trade associations and fully supported by The Information Commissioners Office.
The MPS Consumer File is a list of names and addresses of consumers who have told us they wish to limit the amount of direct mail they receive. The use of the Consumer File by list-owners and users is a requirement of the British Code of Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing administered by the Advertising Standards Authority. It is also a condition under the Code of Practice of the Direct Marketing Association.
The MPS will prevent the receipt of unsolicited direct mailings sent from member companies of the Direct Marketing Association and we will take steps to prevent the receipt of unsolicited direct mailings from companies which are non-DMA members. It will not stop mail that has been sent from overseas, un-addressed material or mail addressed to The Occupier. You can expect to continue to receive mailings from companies with whom you have done business in the past. You may also receive mailings from small, local companies. If you wish these mailings to be stopped, you must notify these companies directly. It will take up to 4 months for the Service to have full effect although you should notice a reduction in mail during this period.
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MPS only affects members of the Direct Marketing Association, not local businesses or political parties.
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