Who we are
Last updated: 11/17/2025
Little Boots, Big Views (“the site,” “we,” “I,” “us,” or “our”) is a personal blog focused on family travel and outdoor adventures. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it’s used. Our website address is: https://littlebootsbigviews.com.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below:
Information We Collect
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. Jetpack or Akismet (website optimization plug-ins) may also process this data for anti-spam purposes.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
If you use the contact form, the information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, and message) is collected so we can reply. This information is not shared or used for marketing.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Information Collected Automatically
Cookies: This site uses cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve performance
- Support features like comments and embedded content
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly. If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
Some posts may contain affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. Affiliate programs use cookies to track referrals.
See the full Disclaimer page for more information.
Analytics: Google Analytics will collect anonymous data about visitor behavior, such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the site
- Browser type
- General location (city/region)
Google Analytics uses cookies. You can learn more about how Google uses this data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy here.
Jetpack may collect:
- Performance data
- Basic device information
- Visitor statistics (page views, referrers, etc.)
Some Jetpack features require sharing data with Automattic and/or WordPress.com. These features help with security, analytics, and performance.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
We only share data with trusted service providers essential for the site to function, such as:
- Jetpack / Automattic
- Google Analytics
- Akismet (spam filtering)
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Contact form entries are kept long enough to respond and then deleted.
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard retention policies.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. You may also request the correction of inaccurate data if applicable.
To make any requests or inquiries please contact Sarah at hello@littlebootsbigviews.com
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the site or relevant laws. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate revisions.