Plugin Boutique

Anyone else had a strange email from Pluginboutique titled...."we regret to inform you....." which when opened doesn't tell you what it is that they regret to inform you?
 
I opened it thinking it was going to be a closing down notice or something, but the text is just a reassurance that my personal data is safe with them and asking to click on a link for two free plug-ins. Because of the wording of the title and no further reference to what it is that they regret, I don't really feel inclined to click on that link.

It's just part of new privacy rules that are set to kick-off in some parts of the world.  So companies need to get their customers to agree to stay on their mailing list.
 
I have to agree that saying "We regret to inform you" was probably not the best header.  I think "Free gifts for you" would have worked much better.
 
So they are giving away 2 freebies - I already had the AIR one, but I did not have Nebula.  It's basically a delay program with some other features.  A nice freebie!

Already had Hybrid 3 (the other freebie), but Nebula looks great. Have it installed, but haven't tested it yet.
 
No complaints about Plugin Boutique.

Thanks for all replies. 
 
Remember: Just because you're paranoid it doesn't mean they're not all out to get you! 

I got the email yesterday and was scratching my head over it until today. I was trying to figure out what it was they wanted me to "opt in" to exactly, especially because as stated by other members the email heading was poorly chosen and made zero sense once you figured out what the email was about. Apparently Gdpr is some user data agreement deal going down in Europe only, which would explain why I hadn't heard of it here in Seattle. Plugin Boutique was trying to get its customers who are already on their mailing list to "opt in" to remain on their list w/ to new gdpr rules and the free plugs are basically an "assurance policy" to have you stay on their list. Near as I can tell nothing really changes on the customer's end and you get two free plugs, a synth and an effect. I had neither of these plugs. I opted to remain on their mailing list. You can always unsubscribe later if you choose. English is probably not their first language is all, but the opt in deal is legit. Still not sure what they were regretting to inform us of heh

Here is basically what is being discussed cocerning GDPR
 
In May 2018, a European privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is due to take effect. The GDPR imposes new rules on companies, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations that offer goods and services to people in the European Union (EU), or that collect and analyze data tied to EU residents. The GDPR applies no matter where you are located.
Microsoft has extensive expertise in protecting data, championing privacy, and complying with complex regulations, and currently complies with both EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and EU Model Clauses. We believe that the GDPR is an important step forward for clarifying and enabling individual privacy rights. We want to help you focus on your core business while efficiently preparing for the GDPR.
We are committed to GDPR compliance across our cloud services when enforcement begins May 25, 2018, and provide GDPR related assurances in our contractual commitments.
Learn more about how our products help you comply with the GDPR, and let us help you get started. You can also find resources like webinars, videos, white papers, and FAQs about the regulation.

Air hybrid 3 requires ilok, soundspot nebula don't require