Black Friday: How to Prep Your Inbox to Catch Deals (And Avoid Spam Later)

November is approaching. You feel it in the air, and especially in your inbox. The first "PRE-BLACK FRIDAY" emails are starting to drop. Then it will be "CYBER MONDAY". Then the "CHRISTMAS PRIVATE SALES".

It's an exciting time if you plan to buy a new TV or renew your wardrobe. But it's also the moment when your digital hygiene takes a fatal blow. By signing up for these dozens of newsletters to get "VIP promo codes" or "extra 10% off", you sign a pact with the devil: a whole year of spam to save 20 dollars.

What if we changed the rules of the game this year?

The "Deal Bag" Technique

The idea is to treat Black Friday as a unique event, isolated in time and space. You are not going to use your personal email. You are going to create a disposable container.

Step 1: The War Alias

Go to JunkMail and create a specific alias. Be creative but clear. Example: promo.xmas.2026@junkmail.site.

This is your basket. This is where everything will land.

Step 2: Harvesting Codes

In the weeks leading up to Black Friday, e-commerce sites harass you to sign up for their newsletter. "Sign up and be the first to know!" Usually, you hesitate. Here, go for it. Best Buy, Amazon, Zara, that small designer site... Give promo.xmas.2026@junkmail.site to everyone.

Psychological advantage: You feel no guilt giving this email, because you know you stay in control.

Step 3: D-Day (Filtering Without Effort)

On Black Friday morning, don't waste time searching your Gmail mixed with your bills and pro emails. Simply open your JunkMail dashboard on the promo.xmas.2026 alias.

Everything is there. You have a pure and concentrated stream of commercial offers. It's like flipping through a giant toy catalog. You can compare offers quickly, open links, do your shopping.

Security Tip: For the orders themselves, you can use this alias (to receive order confirmations in the same place) or your personal email if you want to keep a long-term trace of the invoice. But for newsletter registration (often a separate box), the alias is mandatory.

Step 4: The Great Cleanup (The "Nuke")

This is the most satisfying moment. The holidays are over. You have your gifts. January arrives, and with it, winter sales, then Valentine's Day... The sites will never stop.

But you will. One click on "Delete Alias" in JunkMail.

Poof. Silence.

Hundreds of marketers continue to send emails into the void. Your main box remains pristine. You start the year with peace of mind.

Why Unsubscribing Isn't Enough?

We often hear: "Worst case, I'll unsubscribe later". Let's be honest: you won't.

It's tedious: Clicking on 50 unsubscribe links, filling out forms ("Why are you leaving?"), it's long.
It's tricky: Some sites (the less scrupulous ones) use the unsubscribe link to confirm that your address is active... and resell you to partners. By wanting to get out, you dig deeper.
Delays: "Your request will be processed within 48h". With a deleted alias, processing is instant and irrevocable.

The Philosophy Moment: Consumer vs. Product

During Black Friday, if you're not careful, you're not the customer. You are the product. Your attention is the merchandise brands are fighting for.

By creating a "Deal Bag", you compartmentalize your role as a consumer. When you open this inbox, you decide to consume. When you close it, you become human again. You don't let algorithm-dictated notifications invade your available brain time during family dinner.

Conclusion

Black Friday is a battle for your attention and wallet. Don't go to the front without armor. Your main email address is your digital home. We don't let street vendors into our kitchen. We receive them on the doorstep.

Prepare your shopping smartly. Create your Black Friday alias now on JunkMail.