Privacy Policy

Last modified: August 6, 2025

USA Publishing, LLC (“USA Publishing,” “Company,” “we,” or ”us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit or use the website https://www.bostontimes.com (the “Website”) and in connection with any of our related digital services, content, and communications (collectively, the “Services”). It also describes our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information, as well as your rights and choices under applicable privacy laws.

This policy applies to information we collect:

·        On this Website.

·        In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and this Website.

·        Through mobile and desktop applications you download from this Website or access in connection with the Services, which provide dedicated non-browser-based interaction between you and this Website.

·        When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services, if those applications or advertising include links to this policy.

It does not apply to information collected by:

·        Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by the Company or any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries); or

·        Any third party (including our affiliates and subsidiaries), including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or through the Website.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with global privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/UK GDPR), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Australia’s Privacy Act, and other applicable national or regional privacy frameworks. Additional rights and disclosures specific to your jurisdiction are included in the “Region-Specific Disclosures” section below.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your personal information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Website or Services. By accessing or using the Website or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time (see Changes to Our Privacy Policy). Your continued use of the Website after we make changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes, so please review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Our Website and Services are not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 without verifiable parental consent.

If you are under 16, do not use or provide any information on this Website or through its features, register on the Website, make purchases, or submit personal information to us.

If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible. If you believe we may have information about a child under 16, please contact us at: [email protected].

·        California Residents: If you are a California resident under 16, you may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA. See the Personal Information Disclosure Summary section for more details.

·        EU/UK Residents: We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under the age threshold defined by local law (generally 16). If such data is collected without legal basis, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Website. This may include:

·        Information you submit via contact forms, such as your name, email address, or other details you provide when you request support, submit inquiries, or otherwise communicate with us.

·        Survey responses, promotional entries, or feedback you choose to share with us.

We do not collect payment information, subscription details, or account registration data through the Website at this time.

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with the Website. This may include:

·        Information you submit via contact forms, such as your name, email address, or other details provided when you request support, submit inquiries, or otherwise communicate with us.

·        User Contributions, such as comments or content you post in publicly accessible areas of the Website (if enabled).

·        Survey responses, promotional entries, or feedback you choose to share with us.

Please note that if you submit User Contributions for public display (e.g., comments or posts), such information may be visible to others and is shared at your own risk. We cannot guarantee that content posted in public areas will not be viewed, copied, or distributed by unauthorized parties.

We do not collect payment information, subscription details, or account registration data through the Website at this time.

Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies  

As you interact with our Website, we and our third-party service providers may use automatic data collection technologies to gather certain information about your device, browsing behavior, and usage patterns. This helps us operate the Website more efficiently, improve user experience, and deliver relevant content.

Information collected may include:

·        Device and usage details (e.g., IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, clickstream data).

·        Session information (e.g., time spent on pages, navigation paths, page response times, download errors, and other diagnostic data).

·        General location data (e.g., approximate geolocation based on IP address, where applicable and permitted by your device or browser settings).

We may combine this automatically collected data with other information we receive from you or obtain from third-party sources (such as analytics or advertising providers).

We and our service providers may use the following tracking technologies:

·        Cookies (browser cookies): Small data files stored on your device. These may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion). You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some site features may not function properly.

·        Web Beacons (clear GIFs, pixel tags): Small graphic images embedded in pages or emails that help measure usage and engagement (for example, whether an email was opened or a page was visited).

·        Local Storage / Flash Cookies: Technologies that store information about preferences or activity. These are not managed by standard browser settings.

·        Analytics Tools: Services such as Google Analytics may be used to analyze site performance and visitor trends. These tools may set their own cookies or collect identifiers.

For more on managing cookies and tracking preferences, see “Your Rights and Choices” below.

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT requests. However, you can manage cookies and opt out of certain tracking technologies as described in the “Your Rights and Choices” section.

Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Some content, applications, or features on our Website—such as analytics tools, embedded content, or future advertisements—may be provided by third parties. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, device identifiers, or similar technologies to collect information about your interaction with our Website or other websites over time. This may include:

·        Your visits to our Website and the pages you view;

·        Your activity across third-party websites and apps;

·        Your device information and browsing behavior;

·        Your response to advertisements or embedded content.

These third parties may use the information collected to deliver interest-based or personalized advertising, measure ad effectiveness, or provide analytics and reporting services.

We do not control these third-party technologies or how they use the data they collect. Their collection and use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, not ours.

Interest-Based Advertising and Cross-Site Tracking

If you prefer not to receive targeted (interest-based) advertising, you can opt out of many ad networks and partners that participate in industry-wide self-regulation programs:

·        Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices

·        Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info

·        Your Online Choices (EU/UK): https://www.youronlinechoices.com

These tools allow you to opt out of personalized ads from participating companies. Please note that opting out will not eliminate advertising; it will make ads less tailored to your interests.

Some browsers and devices also provide settings to block third-party cookies or limit cross-site tracking. See “Your Rights and Choices” below for more information about managing your preferences.

We use the personal information we collect for business and commercial purposes, which may include:

·        Website Operation: To present our Website and its contents to you, operate and maintain the Website, and provide requested services.

·        Transactions and Accounts: To process transactions, manage your account (including registration, login, and subscription status), and fulfill legal, contractual, or billing obligations.

·        Communications: To communicate with you about your account, subscription renewals, service notices, policy updates, and customer support inquiries.

·        Personalization: To tailor content, recommendations, and service offerings to your preferences.

·        Marketing: To send marketing, promotional, or informational communications, including offers from us or selected partners, consistent with your preferences and applicable law.

·        Analytics and Improvements: To conduct research, user surveys, analytics, testing, and feature development to improve our products, services, and user experience.

·        Security and Compliance: To detect, investigate, prevent, or address security threats, fraud, abuse, or technical issues; to help maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our Website, systems, and operations; and to comply with applicable laws and enforce our Terms of Use or Terms of Sale.

·        Corporate Transactions: To evaluate or conduct a merger, acquisition, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of assets, in which personal information may be transferred.

·        Other Uses: As described at the time of collection, or with your express consent.

We will not collect additional categories of personal information, or use the personal information we collect for materially different, unrelated, or incompatible purposes, without providing you with notice.

Legal Bases for Processing (for Users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Other Applicable Regions)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, we process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so under applicable law. These legal bases may include:

• Your Consent - Where you have given us clear and affirmative permission to process your data (e.g., for sending you promotional emails or processing optional information).
• Performance of a Contract  - When processing your data is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract (e.g., to provide access to a subscription you purchased).
• Legal Obligation - Where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or regulatory requirements).
• Legitimate Interests - Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests (e.g., ensuring Website security, fraud prevention, business development, or improving our Services).
• Vital Interests - In rare cases, where processing is necessary to protect your or another individual’s vital interests.

Where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing your personal data, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Upon withdrawal, we will stop processing your data for that specific purpose, unless we have another legal basis (such as performance of a contract or legal obligation) to continue. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit or prevent access to certain features or services, including your subscription, if continued processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you.

To learn more or exercise your rights under applicable law, please refer to the “Your Rights and Choices” and “Region-Specific Disclosures” sections above.

Targeted Advertising and Marketing Communications

We may use your information to show you content, recommendations, or advertisements tailored to your interests. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails or wish to opt out of personalized advertising, you may update your preferences at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected]. For more details, see “Your Rights and Choices” below.

We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. However, we may share certain categories of personal information with third-party analytics and advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising, which may be considered a ‘sale’ or ‘sharing’ under applicable U.S. state laws. You may opt out of such sharing. See “Your Rights and Choices” for more information.

Disclosure of Your Information

1.     To Service Providers and Vendors - We may disclose your personal information to contractors, service providers, and other third parties who support our operations and perform functions on our behalf (such as hosting providers, analytics vendors, subscription billing processors, advertising networks, and customer service providers). These parties are contractually bound to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

2.     To Our Affiliates and Subsidiaries - We may share your information with our affiliates and subsidiaries for business, operational, or administrative purposes, subject to this Privacy Policy.

3.     To Business Partners or Marketing Partners - We may share your personal information with trusted third parties to market their products or services to you if you have not opted out of such disclosures. These parties are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we disclose. You can opt out at any time. See “Your Rights and Choices” for more information.

4.     In the Event of a Corporate Transaction – If USA Publishing (Boston Times) is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale or transfer of some or all of our assets (whether as a going concern or in bankruptcy or similar proceedings), your information may be disclosed and transferred as part of that transaction.

5.     To Comply with Legal Requirements - We may disclose your information to comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including responding to lawful requests by public authorities, such as to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.

6.     To Enforce Our Rights - We may disclose your personal information to enforce or apply our Terms of Use, Terms of Sale, or other agreements, including for billing and collection purposes.

7.     To Protect Our Legal Interests - We may disclose your information if we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to protect the rights, property, or safety of USA Publishing (Boston Times), our customers, or others. This may include exchanging information with other companies and organizations for the purposes of fraud prevention and credit risk reduction.

8.     With Your Consent or As Otherwise Disclosed - We may disclose your information for any other purpose that we disclose at the time you provide the information or with your consent.

9.     Aggregated or De‑Identified Information - We may disclose aggregated, anonymized, or de‑identified information that does not identify any individual user for any purpose, without restriction.

Personal Information Disclosure Summary (Last 12 Months)

In the preceding twelve (12) months, we have collected, disclosed, and, in limited cases, shared certain categories of personal information as defined under applicable U.S. state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

The table below summarizes the categories of personal information we have collected, whether such information was disclosed for a business purpose, whether it was sold or shared (as defined by applicable laws), and the categories of third parties to whom such information was disclosed.

Category of Personal Information	Collected	Disclosed for a Business Purpose	Sold or Shared ((as defined under U.S. law)	Categories of Recipients
A. Identifiers (e.g., name, email)	Yes	Yes	No	Hosting providers, analytics vendors, billing processors
B. Customer Records	Yes	Yes	No	Hosting providers, analytics vendors, billing processors
C. Protected Classification Characteristics	No	No	No	Hosting providers, analytics vendors, billing processors
D. Commercial Information (e.g., purchase history)	Yes	Yes	No	Hosting providers, analytics vendors, billing processors
E. Biometric Information	No	No	No	N/A
F. Internet or Other Network Activity	Yes	Yes	Yes	Analytics and ad tech providers
G. Geolocation Data	Yes	Yes	Yes	Analytics and ad tech providers
H. Sensory Data (e.g., audio/visual)	No	No	No	N/A
I. Professional/Employment Information	No	No	No	N/A
J. Non-Public Education Information	No	No	No	N/A
K. Inferences Drawn	No	No	Yes	Ad networks, marketing partners

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, we may share certain categories of personal information (such as internet activity or inferences) with third-party advertising or analytics providers for cross-context behavioral advertising, which may be considered a ‘sale’ or ‘sharing’ under applicable U.S. state laws. You may opt out of this sharing. See 'Your Rights and Choices' for details.

Your Rights and Choices

We strive to provide you with meaningful choices about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights that include the ability to access, correct, delete, or limit the use of your personal information. Below are the tools and options we provide:

1. Cookie and Tracking Technologies - You may set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being placed. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly. For more information on how we use cookies and how to control them, please visit our [Cookie Policy] (or section if integrated).

• To manage Flash cookies, visit Adobe’s Flash Player settings.
• To opt out of interest-based advertising from many providers, visit:
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance
• Your Online Choices (EU/UK)

2. Email and Promotional Communications - You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any promotional email we send you.
• Contacting us at: [email protected]
• Unchecking the relevant boxes during signup or on forms where personal information is collected.

Please note: Even if you opt out of marketing emails, you may still receive transactional or administrative emails related to your account or subscription.

3. Disclosure of Your Information to Third Parties - You may opt out of our sharing of your personal information with unaffiliated third parties for their direct marketing purposes by contacting [email protected].
4. Targeted Advertising / Behavioral Advertising - If you do not want us to use your information to deliver personalized or targeted advertisements, you can opt out by:

• Contacting us at [email protected].
• Following opt-out links in the ads or marketing materials you receive.

5. Your Rights Under State and International Law - Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Nevada, and other jurisdictions may have additional privacy rights, including the rights to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you.
• Access or delete your personal information.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Appeal a denial of your request.

Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions may have similar or additional rights under local data protection laws, including rights to:

• Access or correct your personal data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw your consent (if processing was based on consent).
• File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
We will respond to verified requests as required by applicable law.

Accessing, Correcting, Deleting, and Exporting Your Personal Information

You have the right to request access to the personal information we have collected about you, including the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected over the preceding 12 months. Upon request, we will provide this information in a readily usable format that allows you to transmit it to another entity without hindrance, where technically feasible. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

You may also request that we correct inaccurate information or delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. Please note that deleting your personal information may limit your access to certain features or services.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at: [email protected] with your specific request.

Residents of certain U.S. states and international jurisdictions may have additional rights. Please see the “Region-Specific Disclosures” section for more information.

Depending on your location, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws.

California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

·        Know the categories of personal information we collect, disclose, or share.

·        Access specific pieces of personal information we have collected.

·        Delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

·        Correct inaccurate personal information.

·        Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

·        Limit the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information (if applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia Residents
Residents of these states have rights similar to California, including the right to:

·        Confirm whether we process your personal information.

·        Access and delete your personal information.

·        Obtain a portable copy of your personal data.

·        Opt out of targeted advertising and the sale of personal data.

Additionally, residents of Colorado, Connecticut, and Virginia may:

·        Correct inaccuracies in their personal data.

·        Opt out of profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal our decision by emailing us at the same address and stating the reason for your appeal.

Nevada Residents

Nevada law provides residents with a limited right to opt out of certain personal information sales. We do not currently sell personal information as defined under Nevada law. If you wish to be notified in the event this changes, please contact us at [email protected].

International Users

Our services are hosted in the United States. If you are accessing our Website from outside the U.S., you acknowledge and agree that your information will be processed in the United States, which may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country.

Where required by applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy or data protection laws, including the right to:

·        Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

·        Object to or restrict certain processing.

·        Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent).

·        File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

If you are located in the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, or another country with similar laws, you may have additional rights under your local privacy framework. We use appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure adequate protection for data transferred to the United States.

We do not knowingly collect or process personal data of individuals under the age threshold defined by applicable local laws (e.g., under 13 in the U.S., under 16 in the EU/UK) without proper consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. All information you provide to us is stored on secure servers behind firewalls, and any payment transactions are encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or other industry-standard encryption technologies.

The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have provided (or you have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of our Website, you are responsible for keeping that password confidential. Please do not share your password with anyone.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your personal information transmitted to our Website. Any transmission is at your own risk. We are not responsible for circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Modified” date at the top.

If we make material changes to how we collect, use, or disclose personal information, we will also provide a prominent notice on the Website home page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting the information we collect.

Accessibility Statement

If you have difficulty accessing this Privacy Policy or need it in an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected]

Privacy Policy – Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

To submit a privacy-related complaint or concern, please email us and include a description of your issue along with your contact information.