Does Mailchimp record subscriber IP address with single form opt-in?

Email marketer from Quora responds that Mailchimp likely records IP addresses, but using it in compliance with GDPR and privacy regulations requires careful consideration and clear communication with subscribers.

Email marketer from Email Marketing Forum shares that to find the IP addresses, one needs to export the subscriber list as a CSV file, and the IP addresses should be listed in a column labeled CONFIRM_IP or similar.

Email marketer from the online forum explains that you can use the IP to find out the geolocation, device type and to help understand the customer better.

Email marketer from Reddit shares that they only saw the IP addresses after exporting the data into a CSV file - so it appears Mailchimp does record it even with single opt-in.

Marketer from Email Geeks shares that when they tested this on their own account, they did see the signup timestamp and IP when they exported the list as a CSV. They showed up as `CONFIRM_TIME` AND `CONFIRM_IP`.

Email marketer from Privacy Blog explains that using IP addresses collected by Mailchimp for single opt-in subscribers must comply with GDPR regulations and recommends obtaining explicit consent for data collection.

Email marketer from Reddit shares that while Mailchimp might log the IP address, it may not be readily visible or easily accessible through the UI for single opt-in subscribers without exporting the list.

Email marketer from the Marketing Website shares that as long as Mailchimp's privacy policy is up to scratch, then they are able to know the IP - and it is up to you to check the local laws to ensure they are following them. This covers single and double opt-ins.

Email marketer from StackExchange responds that while Mailchimp tracks IP addresses, they are not always readily visible in the user interface and might require exporting data or using the API to access.

Expert from Spam Resource explains that Mailchimp typically records the IP address upon signup, regardless of single or double opt-in. However, accessing or utilizing this data may vary based on your account settings and Mailchimp's policies.

Expert from Word to the Wise responds that the legality of recording IP address falls into local laws and data security policy of the company. As long as Mailchimp follows these then recording the IP is fine. Always check you have the correct sign-off.

Documentation from Mailchimp explains that due to the GDPR you have to be more careful than before around simply collecting and storing data. They may collect IP addresses, but it is up to you to make sure you have the correct permissions.

Documentation from Mailchimp's Help Center explains that subscriber geolocation is estimated based on IP address, and it provides information on factors that may skew geolocation results, such as VPNs or proxy servers.

Documentation from Mailchimp explains that Mailchimp tracks the IP address associated with signup and subscription activity, and this data is accessible to account holders.

Documentation from Mailchimp API explains that the API provides endpoints to access subscriber data, which may include the IP address used during signup or subscription, depending on the account settings and data retention policies.