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A valid concern for sure! The tokens we store are all encrypted, but you can also revoke them easily on Google's OAuth screens if god forbid we were to have a b
by jivings 8y ago
A valid concern for sure! The tokens we store are all encrypted, but you can also revoke them easily on Google's OAuth screens if god forbid we were to have a breach. I believe we can also revoke all tokens by refreshing our own Google OAuth keys.
Regarding the unsubscribe within Gmail, I can't vouch for exactly how that button works, but there are three methods that are possible.
1. Subscription services can specify in the email headers that they have "one-click" unsub functionality. In which case following the link should unsubscribe you.
2. They can also specify an email address, and sending an email to should unsubscribe you (you can check this by clicking the button and then checking your sent emails).
3. They can also just specify a regular unsub link. This usually requires you to input additional info such as your email address, or a reason for unsubscribing. I don't think that Gmail will be unsubscribing you from these, and they are probably the most frequent.
Leave Me Alone will try all of these methods to unsubscribe you, including filling out any forms if required.
It will also show you all of your subscription emails in one place, which I don't think is possible from within Gmail.
- WestCoastJustin 8y agoCool, thanks for the reply. Sorry, I am not trying to be a downer, just giving you honest feedback. I know it is extremely hard to come up with an idea, create a website, all the sketching/coding/testing, promoting it, etc. The website looks pretty slick.
- jivings 8y agoNo problem! Answering these types of questions and standing behind your idea is as important as a sexy looking website!
- leowoo91 8y agoI was worried about the difference too, I'm glad you are focusing on a single thing to make it work.
- ytjohn 8y agoAlso, you have to open each email in gmail to use the unsubscribe link. It's not in the message list view or available as a bulk action.