Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with CactusHugs.com.
By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Cactus Hugs collects limited information in order to operate the site, understand how it is used, and support analytics, advertising, and optional communications.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to provide personal information when you contact us, send a tip, subscribe to updates, or communicate via email or social media. This may include your name, email address, or any information you choose to include in your message.
We use this information only for its intended purpose, such as responding to inquiries, reviewing submitted tips, or sending optional updates. We do not sell your personal information.
Newsletter Signup
If you choose to subscribe to a Cactus Hugs newsletter, we collect your email address and any optional information you provide at signup.
We use this information to send occasional site updates, highlights, or announcements. Emails are sent using a third-party email service provider, such as Mailchimp.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email. We do not share or sell email addresses to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, Cactus Hugs automatically collects certain information when you visit the site. This may include:
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referring websites or sources
- General geographic location (such as city or region)
This information is collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics and helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cactus Hugs and third-party partners may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, analytics, and advertising.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and understand usage patterns. You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
2. Advertising and Affiliate Links
Cactus Hugs displays advertising provided by third-party vendors through platforms such as Google Ad Manager. These vendors may use cookies or similar technologies to display ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
Advertising partners may change over time. Ads may be served by Google or other third-party demand partners depending on availability and placement.
Cactus Hugs does not provide personally identifiable information to advertisers.
Some pages may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link or make a purchase through a partner site. Affiliate links do not affect the price you pay and help support the operation of the site.
Sponsored or paid placements, when present, are clearly identified.
3. Embedded and Third-Party Content
Articles on Cactus Hugs may include embedded content such as videos, maps, social media posts, or links to external websites.
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the external site directly. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Cactus Hugs is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect the rights or safety of Cactus Hugs or others, or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
tips@cactushugs.com
Cactus Hugs
P.O. Box 10445
Palm Desert, CA 92255
Last updated: December 2025