Smart Mile Traveler (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website https://smartmilestraveler.com (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or use our Site.
By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Who we are
Our website address is https://smartmilestraveler.com.
Smart Mile Traveler is an independent travel content website focused on flight hacks, cheap flights, and smart travel savings.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide directly (such as your name, email address, and any details you submit through forms or comments).
- Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on pages) collected through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user‑agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the Site, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the Site can download and extract location data from images on the Site.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (such as comment details or display settings).
- Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience.
Examples:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt‑in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies so you don’t have to re‑enter them next time. These cookies last for one year.
- If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie checks whether your browser accepts cookies; it contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this Site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third‑party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site, what content is popular, and how we can improve.
Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the Site, and location data. This data is collected in aggregated or anonymized form and is not used to personally identify you.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Email updates and newsletters
If you choose to subscribe to our email list, we will collect your name and email address to send you travel tips, flight deals, and updates from Smart Mile Traveler.
We may use a third-party email service provider to manage and send emails. Your information will be stored securely and used only for the purposes you signed up for.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Social media
Our Site includes links and icons to our social media profiles (such as YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.). When you click on these icons or links, you will be directed to those third-party platforms.
Please note that these platforms have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for how they collect, use, or share your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with our social media profiles.
Affiliate links and sponsored content
Some links on this Site may be affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.
Sponsored posts or partnerships will always be clearly labeled. Any commissions help support the Site and allow us to keep creating free travel content.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may share data with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site, send emails, or analyze performance (for example, Google Analytics or email marketing providers).
- Spam detection services (for example, when you leave a comment).
- Law enforcement or authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
If you request a password reset (for registered users), your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can automatically recognize and approve follow‑up comments.
- For users who register on our Site (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profiles as long as the account remains active.
We may also retain certain information as required for legal, accounting, or administrative purposes.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this Site or have left comments, you can request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- That we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we must keep for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details on our Site.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service and processed on servers outside your country.
Data collected by Google Analytics is processed by Google and may be transferred to servers outside Australia.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
This Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Last updated: January 2026