How long can a telemarketer contact you if there was a previous business relationship?

The correct timeframe for how long a telemarketer can contact you after a previous business relationship is 18 months. This period is established by regulations that allow businesses to continue contacting customers with whom they have an established relationship. Under these rules, when a consumer has made a purchase or had significant inquiries, the business may reach out to that consumer for a specified period to offer related products or services.

This approach aims to balance the interests of businesses in maintaining client relationships and the consumers' rights to privacy and to limit unsolicited marketing calls. By allowing contact for 18 months, consumers have a reasonable window during which they may want to receive follow-up communications, while still having the ability to opt-out or request no further contact.

The other timeframes do not meet the regulatory guidelines established for telemarketing practices, making them incorrect. The foundational idea is to ensure that communications remain relevant and respectful of the consumer's preference while still allowing businesses to effectively reach out to their previous customers.