Privacy Policy
Effective: January 1, 2026
Draft — pending legal review before this page is considered final.
Introduction
Desert Cities News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates news.desertcities.cc. 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, collected via Google Analytics (see Cookies section below).
- Advertising data — third-party ad networks displayed on this site may collect data via cookies to serve and measure ads.
- 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 and advertising providers — all of whom are bound by confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information when required by law.
Cookies & Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 may set cookies and collect data including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
We use Google Consent Mode v2: analytics cookies are only set after you explicitly accept via our consent banner. Advertising cookies set by third-party ad networks are subject to their own consent and privacy practices.
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 tracking (California residents — CCPA)
- 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
hello@desertcities.cc