Last Updated: March 1, 2025

Worcester County Trusted (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a brand owned and operated by In the News LLC, a limited liability company. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide while using our website and services.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business details when you fill out forms or communicate with us.

Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referring website, pages visited, and the date/time of visits via analytics tools.

Cookies: See our Cookie Policy below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Review and process Trusted Partner applications

Respond to your inquiries

Improve website functionality and user experience

Send promotional communications (if opted-in)

Enforce our Terms and Conditions

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

Service providers (such as email platforms or CRM tools) strictly for operational purposes

Legal authorities if required to comply with the law

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

You may request:

Access to the personal information we hold about you

Correction of inaccurate data

Deletion of your data, unless required for legal or legitimate business purposes

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure. Use the Site at your own risk.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. If we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date above.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:

Worcester County News

#1062

571 Boston Turnpike STE 3

Shrewsbury, MA 01545