Thank you for the comment.  
1. We also have laws/policies surrounding commercial e-mail subscriptions: [CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business.](https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/can-spam-act-compliance-guide-business)  

2a. Privacy is no longer an option with commercial mail providers.  
2b. Encryption is currently the best solution for anyone wishing for privacy.  
2c. Rather my email address is &ldquo;leaked&rdquo; or sold, donations to Thunderbird provide some peace of mind.  

3. I&rsquo;m certain many US companies violate the GDPR and US laws regularly.