Miles From Ordinary (“we,” “us”) is a travel blog published at milesfromordinary.com. This page explains what information we collect and how we use it. It is a plain-language policy for this website, not legal advice. If we add new tools that collect personal data, we will update this page.
Information you give us
If you write to us through a contact form or email, we receive whatever you include in that message—typically your name, email address, and the content of your note. We use that information to read and, when appropriate, reply. We do not sell your contact details.
If we later add comments, a newsletter, or an account feature, we will collect only what that feature requires (for example, an email address for a newsletter) and will describe it here.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our hosting and security providers (currently including WP Engine and Cloudflare) may collect standard technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages requested, and dates and times of visits. This information is used to operate, secure, and troubleshoot the site.
The site may set cookies or similar files that are needed for security, caching, or basic operation (for example, a cookie that remembers you closed a banner, or a cookie set by the firewall). You can block or delete cookies in your browser; some site features may not work as expected if you do.
If we enable a web analytics tool, we will name it on this page and describe what it collects. Until then, do not assume we have a separate marketing-analytics profile of your visits.
Embedded content and outbound links
Posts and pages may link to other websites, or (in the future) embed content such as maps or video. Those services have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content or policies of sites we link to. A link is not an endorsement.
How long we keep information
Contact messages are kept long enough to understand and respond to them, and for a reasonable period afterward for follow-up or record-keeping. Server and security logs are kept according to our hosting and security providers’ practices and our need to keep the site secure.
Sharing
We may share information with service providers who help us run the site (hosting, security, email, or form tools), and only as needed for that work. We may also disclose information if we believe we are required to do so by law, or to protect the site and its readers from abuse or security threats.
Your requests
If you want to know what contact information we hold about you, or you want us to delete a message you sent, use the contact page and say so clearly. We will work through reasonable requests. We may need to verify that the request is yours.
Children
This site is written for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised date.
Last updated: November 11, 2026.