Privacy Policy for Secret Palm Springs
Last updated: October/14/2025
Welcome to Secret Palm Springs (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website at https://secretpalmsprings.com/ (the “Site”) and use any of our services (e.g. subscribing to newsletters, leaving comments, etc.).
By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name (or username)
- Email address (e.g. when you subscribe to a newsletter or contact us)
- Comments or content you submit (e.g. blog comments, messages)
- Other information you choose to submit (e.g. in contact forms or when registering)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Browser type / version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website / pages visited before landing on our Site
- IP address
- Pages you visit on the Site & time spent
- Date and time of access
- Clickstream data (links clicked, scroll behavior, etc.)
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We (and third parties) may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information and help provide, analyze, and improve the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for, among other things:
- Recognizing your device and preferences
- Maintaining session information
- Measuring usage patterns and traffic sources
- Personalizing content and ads
You may choose to disable or block cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Site
- To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional content (if you opted in)
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or support requests
- To monitor usage and analytics — to understand how users interact with our Site
- To customize content and features (e.g. recommending articles)
- To detect and prevent fraud or misuse
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies & Advertising / Third-Party Services
a. Analytics and Performance
We use third-party analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics, etc.) to help understand Site usage, traffic sources, and other metrics. These services may collect and process data such as your IP address, device identifiers, pages visited, referral data, etc.
b. Advertising & Third-Party Content
We may display third-party ads or use third-party content (e.g. embedded media). Those third parties may use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with those ads or content.
c. Affiliates & Affiliate Links
Some content may include affiliate links. If you click such links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. We do not control how affiliate partners handle your data; please review their privacy policies.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We will not rent or sell your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers or vendors who help operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email service, etc.) under confidentiality agreements
- To comply with laws, court orders, or legal processes
- To protect rights, safety, or property — e.g. investigating fraud
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (in which case your information may be transferred)
5. Data Retention & Security
- We will retain your information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy (or as required by law).
- We implement reasonable security measures (e.g. encryption, access controls) to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
- However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or update your personal information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (for processing when the legal basis is consent)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Object to processing or request restrictions
- Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in section 8 below. We may ask you to verify your identity before acting on such requests.
Also, you can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, though that may degrade your experience on the Site.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable minor age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent. If you believe a child’s data has been collected, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
- Email: hello@secretpalmsprings.com
- Or you can use our website contact page contact form
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Post the “Last updated” date at the top
- Possibly send notifications to those who have subscribed
- Encourage you to review periodically
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
