Who we are
Our website address is: deandrandmiketravel.com. We are a travel blog sharing RV life, national park guides, and family‑friendly travel tips across the United States.
Comments
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An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: automattic.com/privacy. After your comment is approved, your profile image (if any) will appear publicly with your comment.
Media
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Cookies
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Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically.
For users who register on our site (if any), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (except their username). Administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we erase your personal data. This does not include data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Affiliate Disclosure
Deandra & Mike Travel participates in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through links on our site. We only recommend products we personally use or trust.
Analytics
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