In short
- We collect only what we need to run your account, your orders and the newsletter you asked for.
- We do not sell your data and we do not use advertising trackers.
- YouTube and street maps load only when you press them.
- You can download or delete your data from your account at any time.
Who we are
Becoming Miles is a travel blog and small online store run by Hamid and Simin, a couple based in Yerevan, Armenia. For anything about your data, write to info@becomingmiles.com.
What we collect
- Account: your first name, email address and password (stored as a hash, never readable).
- Orders: the items, amount, the coin and network you chose, and the payment status from our crypto gateway. We never see your wallet keys.
- Newsletter: your email address and the date you agreed.
- Contact forms: your name, email and message.
- Technical logs: IP address and browser details, kept briefly to keep the site secure.
What stays on your device
Your carry-on, checklist and some preferences are stored in your browser, not on our server. The cookie preferences page lists every item.
Services we use
Cloudflare Turnstile checks that forms are sent by people. Our crypto payment gateway processes payments. Our email provider sends order and account emails. YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode) and map tiles load only when you press them.
How long we keep it
Account data until you delete your account. Orders as long as tax law requires. Contact messages for up to 12 months. Security logs for up to 30 days.
Your rights
You can see, download, correct or delete your data from My account → Privacy and data, or by writing to us. You can unsubscribe from every email with one click.
Children
This site is not meant for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
Changes to this policy
If we change something important, we update the date above and tell account holders by email.
Questions about this page? Contact us
