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Pipedrive forces double opt-in re-confirmation for existing email contacts

Pipedrive requires all contacts to re-confirm email opt-in before campaign metrics are available, even for contacts with years of prior correspondence. This undisclosed requirement invalidates large existing contact lists and creates a major operational barrier, making the advertised email campaign features practically unusable for established businesses.

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