Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06 November 2026

Hello, and welcome to Miles With Sheri. I believe in being straightforward about how this website handles your personal information. This policy explains what data is collected when you visit mileswithsheri.com, why it is collected, and how it is protected.

Who is collecting your data

Miles With Sheri is owned and operated by Sheri Edwards, based in California, United States. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach me directly at sheri@mileswithsheri.com.

What information we collect and why

When you use this website, certain information is collected either directly from you or automatically through your use of the site.

Information you provide directly

• Comments: If you leave a comment on a post, we collect the data shown in the comments form, alongside your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
• Contact forms: If you send a message via a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message to reply to your enquiry. Our contact form provider is [TO CONFIRM].
• Newsletter subscriptions: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and name. Our newsletter service provider is [TO CONFIRM].

Information collected automatically

• Website analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the site. This service collects anonymous data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and the pages you visit.
• Cookies: This site uses cookies—small text files saved to your device—to remember your preferences and track website usage. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
• Affiliate tracking: Miles With Sheri participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you click an Amazon affiliate link, a tracking cookie is placed on your browser to attribute any resulting sale to this website.

Third-party services and data sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted third-party services that help run this website. These include:

• Google Analytics 4: For website traffic analysis.
• Amazon Associates: For affiliate marketing tracking.
• Website hosting: Our hosting provider is [TO CONFIRM].
• Advertising networks: [TO CONFIRM].

Data retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Specific retention periods are [TO CONFIRM]. For example, if you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognise and approve follow-up comments automatically.

Your privacy rights

Depending on where you live, you have specific rights regarding your personal data under laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights generally include:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data.
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell your data).
• The right to withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please email sheri@mileswithsheri.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy, please contact me at:

Email: sheri@mileswithsheri.com
Website Owner: Sheri Edwards
Location: California, United States