Anti-Spam Policy
Effective Date: June 29, 2026
Welcome to The Locals Board (“The Locals Board,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Anti-Spam Policy explains how we handle email, messaging, and other communications sent through or in connection with our website located at thelocalsboard.com (the “Website”) and any related products, services, features, content, and offerings provided through the Website, including advertising and marketing services.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to comply with this Anti-Spam Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Website or services.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to prohibit spam and other unsolicited or deceptive communications and to ensure that all communications sent by or on behalf of The Locals Board comply with applicable laws and industry standards.
2. Prohibited Spam Activities
We do not send spam or other unsolicited or deceptive communications. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Sending unsolicited bulk email, text messages, direct messages, or other communications.
- Using false, misleading, or deceptive subject lines, sender names, reply-to addresses, or message content.
- Harvesting, scraping, or collecting email addresses, phone numbers, or contact information without permission.
- Using purchased, rented, or third-party contact lists without proper consent and legal authorization.
- Sending communications that violate applicable anti-spam, privacy, telemarketing, or consumer protection laws.
- Misrepresenting the identity of the sender or the origin of a message.
- Including misleading unsubscribe instructions or failing to honor opt-out requests.
- Using our services to promote fraudulent, illegal, or abusive content.
3. Consent and Authorization
We are responsible for ensuring that we have all necessary rights, permissions, and consents before sending any communication through or in connection with our services.
By using our Website or services, we represent and warrant that:
- We have obtained all required consent from recipients where consent is legally required.
- We will only send communications to individuals who may lawfully receive them.
- We will maintain accurate records of consent, where applicable.
- We will comply with all applicable laws governing email, SMS, telemarketing, and digital communications.
4. Email and Messaging Practices
When we send communications using our services or in connection with our advertising and marketing services, we agree to follow responsible messaging practices, including:
- Clearly identifying ourselves and our business.
- Providing truthful and accurate message content.
- Including a valid contact method where appropriate.
- Honoring unsubscribe, opt-out, and do-not-contact requests promptly.
- Avoiding excessive, repetitive, or unwanted messaging.
- Ensuring that recipients can easily understand why they are receiving the communication.
5. Opt-Out and Unsubscribe Requests
If you request to stop receiving communications, we will honor that request promptly and in accordance with applicable law.
We may not:
- Continue sending messages after an opt-out request has been made.
- Require recipients to provide unnecessary information to unsubscribe.
- Make the opt-out process difficult, hidden, or misleading.
Where applicable, unsubscribe requests should be processed without delay and no later than the timeframe required by law.
6. Monitoring and Enforcement
We reserve the right to monitor use of our Website and services for compliance with this Policy. If we determine, in our sole discretion, that any communication sent by us or on our behalf violates this Policy or applicable law, we may take any action we deem appropriate, including:
- Suspending or terminating access to our Website or services.
- Refusing to provide services or complete transactions.
- Removing or disabling access to content or communications.
- Reporting suspected unlawful activity to relevant authorities or service providers.
- Taking any other action permitted by law or necessary to protect our business, users, or reputation.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Website may use or link to third-party services, including email providers, analytics tools, payment processors, and social media services. We are responsible for complying with the terms and policies of any third-party service we use in connection with our communications.
We are not responsible for spam, misuse, or policy violations caused by third-party platforms outside our control.
8. User Responsibility
You are responsible for providing accurate contact information, keeping your preferences up to date, and reviewing any communications we send to you. You agree not to misuse our Website or services in any manner that could interfere with our communications, violate laws, or damage our reputation.
You also agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Locals Board from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, or expenses arising from your misuse of our Website or your violation of this Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update or modify this Anti-Spam Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Anti-Spam Policy, please contact us:
By email: jane@thelocalsboard.com
Or by visiting our website:
https://thelocalsboard.com/contact