Privacy Policy
Monster Flyer Publishing LLC dba My Local Monster Online and Offline Privacy Policy
My Local Monster helps companies increase sales and customer loyalty through our high-value data, market intelligence and innovative digital solutions. We uncover and unlock revenue growth by enabling our clients - from local businesses to Fortune 100 companies - to connect and engage with their most valuable audiences millions of times each day.
My Local Monster recognizes the privacy interests of the businesses and consumers on which it collects information and has implemented comprehensive and formal data protection policies which balance privacy expectations with the legitimate business need of our customers.
Data Compilation
The information compiled by My Local Monster incorporates several data elements for businesses and consumers. The information is acquired from reliable sources and My Local Monster takes great care through specific quality control procedures to verify and maintain the accuracy of the information.
Security
My Local Monster uses several security systems and procedures to safeguard the information, ensuring the data is accessed only by authorized individuals for legitimate business needs. My Local Monster will not transmit or sell the compiled information to third parties without obtaining a written or electronic agreement that defines the rights and responsibilities with respect to the data. Further, My Local Monster will review our customer's use of the data to ensure sensitive data is being handled in accordance with required protections, and that this information is not used for deceptive, misleading, distasteful, or suspicious purposes.
Compliance
My Local Monster complies with all applicable federal and state laws concerning data privacy, as well as best practices and procedures and guidelines established by industry groups of which the company is a contributing member, including the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). My Local Monster maintains agreements with its customers containing strict controls on the data as required by the applicable laws and industry standards. The company also encourages its customers that are not members of the DMA or other applicable industry groups to comply with the standards and guidelines established by those groups.
Communication, Access, and Correction
Upon a reasonable request, My Local Monster will explain to businesses and consumers the nature and types of sources used to compile the data. My Local Monster maintains procedures by which businesses can request corrections for any incorrect data, as well as request any business or consumer information be suppressed from compiled lists which are marketed to My Local Monster customers. Requests for information or access can be made in writing to My Local Monster Inc., Attn: Content Feedback, 20107 Shady Hill Ln, Tampa, FL 33647 or legal@localmonsterflyer.com.
Privacy
My Local Monster has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. My Local Monster Inc. believes that concern for everyone's privacy is a basis for sound business practices within direct marketing and other arenas. This statement is intended to apply to all visitors of web sites owned and operated by My Local Monster If you have any questions after reading this privacy statement, you may contact us at 833-301-1311.
My Local Monster complies with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of personal information from European Union member countries and Switzerland. My Local Monster has certified that it adheres to the Safe Harbor Privacy Principles of notice, choice, onward transfer, security, data integrity, access, and enforcement.
Collection of Information
My Local Monster does not collect personally identifiable information about visitors except when visitors specifically provide such information on a voluntary basis. For example, such personally identifiable information may be gathered from the registration process for subscription sites or services and in connection with content submissions, community postings (e.g., chat and bulletin boards), suggestions, and transactional areas. Such information may be used by My Local Monster for the following purposes: contacting a subscriber regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement, special discounts, promotions, products offered and other matters relevant to the underlying service and/or the information collected.
My Local Monster values opinions and comments from visitors, so we occasionally conduct online surveys. These surveys are entirely optional for all visitors. Most frequently, the information is aggregated and used to make improvements to Monster Flyer Publishing LLC web sites and to develop appealing content, features and promotions for visitors. Survey participants are anonymous unless otherwise stated in the survey. My Local Monster reserves the right to perform statistical analyses of visitor's behavior and characteristics. In order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the site and to inform advertisers of such information as well as the number of visitors that have been exposed to or clicked on their advertising banners. My Local Monster will provide only aggregated data from these analyses to third parties. Also, visitors should be aware that My Local Monster may sometimes permit third parties to offer subscription and/or registration-based services through an My Local Monster web site.
My Local Monster is not responsible for any actions or policies of such third parties and visitors should check the applicable privacy policy of such party when providing personally identifiable information. Visitors should be aware that when they voluntarily disclose personally identifiable information (e.g., user name, e-mail address) on the bulletin boards or in the chat areas of Monster Flyer Publishing sites, that information, along with any substantive information disclosed in the visitor's communication, can be collected, correlated and used by third parties. This information may result in unsolicited messages from other posters or third parties. Such activities are beyond the control of My Local Monster.
Cookies, etc.
Visitors also should be aware that non-personal information (for example, domain names or e-mail and IP addresses) and data may be automatically collected through the standard operation of My Local Monster's internet servers or at My Local Monster's discretion through the use of "cookies." "Cookies" are small text files a web site can use to recognize repeat visitors, facilitate a visitor's ongoing access to and use of the site, track usage behavior and compile aggregate data that will allow content improvements and targeted advertising. Cookies are not programs that come onto a visitor's system and damage files. Generally, cookies work by assigning a unique number to the visitor that has no meaning outside the assigning site. Visitors to www.mylocalmonster.com web sites should be aware that My Local Monster cannot control the use of cookies, or the non-personal information collected through the cookies by advertisers or third parties hosting data for My Local Monster. If a visitor does not want information collected through the use of cookies, there is a simple procedure in most browsers that allows the visitor to deny or accept the cookie feature. However, visitors should note that cookies may be necessary to provide them with certain features (e.g., customized delivery of information) available on the Monster Flyer Publishing web sites.
Opt Out Policy
Upon a visitor's request, My Local Monster will:
Allow any visitor to "opt out" of further promotional contacts; Use reasonable efforts to allow visitors to update/correct personal information previously submitted which he/she states is erroneous to the extent such activities will not compromise privacy or security interests; and Initiate reasonable efforts to functionally delete the visitor and his/her personal information from its database. Visitors should be aware that it might be impossible to completely delete erroneous information or a visitor's personal information without some residual information remaining in its database because of backups and records of deletions.
Security
My Local Monster is responsible for the security of personal information provided by visitors. Strict measures will be taken to assure against unauthorized access, alteration, or dissemination of personal information.
Disclosure of Information
My Local Monster may disclose visitor information if requested or required to by law, court order, or government or law enforcement authority. In addition, My Local Monster may in its sole discretion disclose visitor information if it believes in good faith that disclosure is otherwise necessary or advisable for any reason including without limitation rights or properties of My Local Monster or any third party.
Changes
My Local Monster reserves the right to change this privacy statement at any time upon providing notification to visitors. This privacy statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any other person or entity.
A notice will be posted on My Local Monster 's web page www.MyLocalMonster.com.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020