Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/1/2025
Company: Holt County Publishing, Inc. DBA Quad State Ink and Mound City News

At Holt County Publishing, Inc. DBA Quad State Ink and Mound City News, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our business, including through our website, email newsletter, SMS messaging program, and other services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

• Sign up for our email newsletter

• Subscribe to SMS/text messaging updates

• Place an order, request a quote, or interact with our business in other ways

Types of information we may collect include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Order details and preferences

• Payment details (processed securely through trusted providers)

• Technical information such as browser type, device, and IP address (collected automatically when you use our Site)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for purposes related to our business, such as:

• Sending you updates, promotions, and newsletters via email or SMS (with your consent)

• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries

• Processing orders and delivering products/services

• Improving our website, services, and customer experience

• Ensuring compliance with legal and security requirements

3. Data Sharing and Selling

We respect your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties.

Your data is used solely by Holt County Publishing, Inc. DBA Quad State Ink and Mound City News to communicate with you and fulfill our services. In limited cases, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, shipping partners, or IT support) strictly for the purpose of operating our business.

4. SMS Messaging Program

By signing up for SMS messages, you agree to receive text communications related to promotions, updates, and service alerts.

• Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.

• You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.

5. Email Newsletter

By subscribing to our email newsletter, you agree to receive periodic updates, offers, and news from us.

• You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.

6. Data Security

We adopt industry-standard security practices for data collection, storage, and processing to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we are committed to safeguarding your information.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to your information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us,

8. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

If you are located in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or California, you are entitled to additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal data we collect, use, and share

• The right to request access to your personal information

• The right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions)

• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)

• The right to equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact:
Holt County Publishing, Inc. DBA Quad State Ink and Mound City News