Hey there — I’m Mike, and I value your trust.
This Privacy Policy is here to let you know how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit pointswithmike.com. I’m all about helping you travel better using points — and part of that means being transparent with how your data is handled.
1. Information I Collect
I may collect personal information from you when you:
- Subscribe to the newsletter
- Contact me through a form
- Leave a comment or interact with the site
This typically includes your name and email address — no sensitive stuff.
2. How I Use Your Info
I use this information to:
- Send you helpful travel tips, updates, and exclusive content via email
- Improve the site experience using analytics (more on that below)
- Respond to questions or feedback you share
I’ll never sell, trade, or abuse your info — that’s a promise.
3. Analytics & Tracking
Like most blogs, I use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use the site — things like which posts get read most or where readers are coming from. This data is anonymous and helps me make the site better for you.
4. Affiliate Links & Partnerships
Some links on this site are affiliate links — meaning I may earn a small commission if you click and sign up or make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). These help keep the blog running and the coffee flowing.
I only recommend products or services I personally use or believe in.
5. Embedded Content
Posts may include embedded content (like Instagram posts or YouTube videos). These behave just like if you visited the other website directly, and those sites may collect data or use cookies.
6. Emails & Newsletters
If you subscribe to the Points with Mike newsletter (powered by Brevo), you’ll get occasional emails with travel tips, hacks, and offers. You can unsubscribe any time using the link at the bottom of every email — no hard feelings.
7. Cookies
Like most websites, PointsWithMike uses cookies — small digital files that help make the site work better and give me insight into how visitors interact with the content.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track affiliate links so I can earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you)
- Measure traffic through tools like Google Analytics
- Improve the site experience overall
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer. Just know that some parts of the site might not function as smoothly without them.
8. Your Rights
While I’m not actively targeting users in the EU, UK, or California, I believe in privacy. You’re always welcome to contact me to:
- View what data I may have on you
- Ask for it to be updated or deleted
Just shoot me an email at [email protected].
9. Updates to This Policy
I may tweak this policy from time to time to keep up with changes to the site or tools I use. The updated version will always be available right here.
10. Got Questions?
Reach out at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to chat.