Life with Mike and Angie (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://lifewithmikeandangie.com (the “Site”). This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Who we are
This is a personal blog run by Angie and Mike. We share recipes, travel notes, reviews, and everyday life. For privacy questions, contact us at angiebellender@gmail.com or through our Get In Touch page.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Name and email if you use the contact form, comment on a post, or join our email list
- Message content you send us
- Any other details you choose to include
Information collected automatically
- IP address, browser type, device type, and general location
- Pages visited, time on page, and referring site
- Cookies and similar technologies
We do not ask children under 13 to submit personal information.
How we use information
- To run and improve the Site
- To reply to messages and comments
- To send the newsletter if you subscribe
- To understand which posts are useful
- To show ads and measure how they perform (including Google AdSense, once approved)
- To participate in affiliate programs
- To keep the Site secure and comply with law
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies so the Site works (including your cookie choices)
- Analytics cookies to see how the Site is used
- Advertising cookies to serve and measure ads
- Affiliate and social cookies when you click partner or share buttons
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies in our Privacy Preferences banner, and you can also block cookies in your browser. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.
Google advertising
We use, or plan to use, Google AdSense and related Google advertising services.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu where available.
Learn how Google uses data from sites that use its services: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Analytics
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand traffic. These tools may use cookies and collect usage data. You can use the Google Analytics opt-out add-on if it is available for your browser.
Affiliate programs
Some links are affiliate links, including Amazon Associates, Agoda, and similar partners. If you click a link and buy something, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Those companies have their own privacy policies and may set their own cookies.
See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Comments, forms, and email
If you leave a comment, the Site may store your name, email, comment text, and IP address to prevent spam and display your comment.
If you subscribe to our list, we use your email only to send updates you asked for. You can unsubscribe at any time.
If you write to us, we use your details only to reply and keep a record of the conversation.
Embedded content
Posts may include YouTube videos, maps, social embeds, recipe cards, or share buttons (such as AddToAny). Those third parties may collect data as if you visited their site directly.
Who we share data with
We do not sell your name or email as a mailing list. We may share data with:
- Hosting and website tools that keep the Site online
- Email and form providers
- Analytics and advertising partners, including Google
- Affiliate partners when you click their links
- Service providers who help us run the Site
- Authorities if required by law
Our “Do Not Sell My Information” option in the cookie banner relates to certain advertising/analytics sharing, not the sale of a personal mailing list.
How long we keep data
- Comments: as long as the comment stays published, unless you ask us to remove it
- Contact messages: as long as needed to respond and keep records
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics and ad data: according to each provider’s settings
Your choices
Depending on where you live (including the EEA, UK, and California), you may ask us to:
- Access the personal data we have about you
- Correct it
- Delete it
- Limit or object to certain uses
- Export it
- Withdraw consent
To make a request, email angiebellender@gmail.com. We may need to confirm it is you.
California residents can use the “Do Not Sell My Information” control on the Site where available.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, but no website is 100% secure.
Links to other sites
We link to other websites. Their privacy practices are their own. Read their policies before you share information there.
Changes
We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Life with Mike and Angie
Website: https://lifewithmikeandangie.com
Email: angiebellender@gmail.com
Contact page: https://lifewithmikeandangie.com/get-in-touch/