Privacy Policy
At OffsetMiles, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website offsetmiles.com.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://offsetmiles.com
OffsetMiles is a travel blog providing sustainable and accessible travel guides. For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at: privacy@offsetmiles.com
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Name and email address (via contact forms and newsletter subscriptions)
- Comments on blog posts
- Any other information you voluntarily submit
Information Automatically Collected:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Referring website addresses
- Cookie data (see Cookies section)
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Send newsletters (with your consent)
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies
What Are Cookies:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better browsing experience.
Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics for traffic analysis
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense for displaying ads
- Comment cookies: Save your name and email when commenting
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this website.
Google AdSense:
Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Third-Party Advertisers:
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website.
How to Opt Out:
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
For more information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Google AdSense: Advertising platform (Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Social Media Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest sharing buttons (see respective privacy policies)
Comments
When you leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
An anonymized hash created from your email address (gravatar) may be provided to Gravatar service. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website and may collect data about your interactions.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share data with:
- Service providers (hosting, email, analytics)
- Legal authorities (if required by law)
- Third-party advertising networks (Google AdSense)
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation purposes
- User profiles: Data retained until account deletion requested
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics retention settings (26 months)
- Contact form submissions: Stored for customer service purposes
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to data processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
GDPR Compliance (European Union Visitors)
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to automated decision-making
Legal Basis: Consent, legitimate interests, legal compliance
Data Controller: OffsetMiles | Email: offsetmileslive@gmail.com
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under CCPA:
- Right to know what information is collected
- Right to deletion
- Right to opt-out of data sales
- Right to non-discrimination
Do We Sell Your Data? No, we do not sell personal information.
Exercise Your Rights: offsetmileslive@gmail.com
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information, but no method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: offsetmileslive@gmail.com
Website: https://offsetmiles.com/contact
This privacy policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and Google AdSense requirements.