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Privacy Policy

Effective: October 13, 2026

Introduction

Desert Cities News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates inthedesert.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Usage data — pages visited, browser type, IP address, and time on site, via Google Analytics, only if you accept it (see Cookies & Analytics below).
  • Communications — messages you send us via email.

How We Use Your Information

  • Analyze site traffic to improve our content (with your consent)
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with service providers necessary to operate this site — including analytics providers — all of whom are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information when required by law.

Cookies & Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. It loads only if you accept it in our consent banner. Until you choose, or if you decline, your browser doesn’t contact Google Analytics at all. If you accept, Google Analytics sets cookies that let it recognize repeat visits, and records the pages you view, your browser type and your IP address. Google’s advertising features stay off for everyone: we never allow ad storage, ad user data or ad personalization. Google processes this data under its Privacy Policy.

To change your choice, clear this site’s cookies and local storage; the banner comes back. You can also block Google Analytics on every site with Google’s opt-out tool.

What else is stored in your browser. Your consent choice is kept in your browser.

Do Not Track. Our site doesn’t change what it does in response to a browser’s Do Not Track signal. Google (for Analytics, if you accept it) receives information about your visit to provide that service. We don’t put advertising pixels or trackers on our site.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Opt out of analytics — decline our consent banner (Google Analytics then doesn’t load at all)
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@desertcities.cc.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the effective date above.

Contact

Questions? Reach us at:

Desert Cities News
A brand of KTN Taylor
P.O. Box 5482, La Quinta, CA 92248
hello@desertcities.cc

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