Who We Are
Desert After 5 is a Coachella Valley entertainment newsletter and website at https://desertafter5.com. This policy explains how information is collected and handled when you visit the site, subscribe, or contact us.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your email address, name (if requested), messages, and newsletter preferences. Our hosting and email service providers may also process technical information such as IP address, browser/device details, timestamps, page visits, and email delivery or engagement data. Information collected depends on which features and services are enabled.
How We Use Information
We use information to operate the site, deliver requested newsletters, respond to inquiries, understand site and newsletter performance, prevent misuse, maintain security, and comply with applicable law. If we feature sponsored content or promotions, we may measure aggregate engagement.
Newsletter Subscriptions
We use Brevo to manage our subscriber list and send newsletter emails. By submitting the signup form, you request newsletters from Desert After 5. You can unsubscribe using the link in an email or by contacting us. Brevo may process subscription, delivery, and engagement information as needed to provide email services.
Cookies and Analytics
The website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, security, performance, analytics, or advertising if those tools are enabled. Browser settings can limit certain cookies. The technologies in use and any applicable consent or opt-out choices will depend on the services activated on the website.
Disclosure to Others
We may share information with vendors that help run our website, hosting, email communications, analytics, and security, under their applicable service terms; where necessary for legal reasons; or in connection with a business transaction. Any future selling or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising must be evaluated and disclosed before activation.
Retention and Security
We retain information for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described, including newsletter operations, legitimate business records, and legal obligations. We use reasonable safeguards, but no internet service can guarantee absolute security. Subscriber records may remain in backups for limited periods after unsubscribing.
California Privacy Rights
California law provides different privacy rights depending on which laws apply to a business and its data practices. You can contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of information we maintain, subject to identity verification and applicable exceptions. If Desert After 5 becomes subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act, this policy and any required notices or rights mechanisms will be updated.
Children
The website is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child provided information.
Links to Other Websites
We link to restaurants, venues, ticketing services, social media, and other third-party websites. Their privacy practices are their own and are governed by their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy when our practices or legal requirements change. The updated policy will be posted here with a revised effective date.
Contact
For questions or privacy requests, please use the Contact page at https://desertafter5.com.

