Effective Date: June 23, 2026
American Byways respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit americanbyways.com, use the website’s features, contact us, subscribe to updates, or interact with content published by American Byways.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
American Byways may collect information in several ways.
Information you provide directly may include your name, email address, message content, and any other details you submit through a contact form, newsletter signup, comment form, licensing inquiry, or direct email communication.
Information collected automatically may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location, and the date and time of your visit. This information is generally collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.
If the website includes comments, embedded media, maps, social media features, affiliate links, advertising, or third-party forms, those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Information
American Byways may use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries, comments, and licensing requests; operate and maintain the website; improve website content, navigation, and performance; understand how visitors use the site; send updates or newsletters when a visitor has subscribed; protect the website from spam, abuse, or unauthorized access; comply with legal obligations; and maintain internal records related to website administration, correspondence, and content operations.
American Byways does not use personal information to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure site traffic, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with pages and features.
Analytics providers may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, referring links, and approximate geographic location. These tools help evaluate website performance and reader interest but do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Articles on American Byways may include embedded content such as maps, videos, social media posts, photographs, or other materials hosted by third-party websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.
These third-party services may collect data about you, use cookies, track your interaction with embedded content, or associate that activity with an account you maintain with them. American Byways does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
Affiliate Links, Advertising, and External Links
American Byways may include links to external websites, advertisers, affiliate partners, booking services, retailers, or other third-party resources. If affiliate links are used, American Byways may receive a commission or referral credit when you click a link or make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
External websites are governed by their own privacy policies and terms. American Byways is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
How Information Is Shared
American Byways does not sell personal information for money.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers that help operate the website, including web hosting providers, analytics services, email newsletter services, spam prevention tools, security services, and other technical vendors. These providers may process information only as needed to provide their services.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to protect the rights or safety of American Byways or others, to investigate suspected misuse of the website, or in connection with a transfer, merger, or reorganization of the website or its assets.
Data Retention
American Byways retains personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, managing subscriptions, improving website operations, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.
Newsletter subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal. Contact form and email correspondence may be retained for administrative, historical, or legal purposes.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to an email list or newsletter, American Byways may use your email address to send updates, articles, announcements, or related information. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting American Byways directly.
American Byways does not intentionally add individuals to a mailing list without consent.
Security
American Byways uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and American Byways cannot guarantee absolute security.
Visitors should avoid sending sensitive personal information through contact forms or email unless necessary.
Children’s Privacy
American Byways is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. The website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact American Byways so the information can be reviewed and removed if appropriate.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to personal information collected about you, ask that inaccurate information be corrected, request deletion of certain information, object to or restrict certain uses of your information, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, unsubscribe from email communications, or opt out of certain cookie-based tracking.
To make a privacy request, contact American Byways at:
shermancahal@gmail.com
American Byways may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
State Privacy Rights
Some U.S. state privacy laws provide residents with additional rights regarding personal information, including the right to know what information is collected, the right to request deletion or correction, the right to opt out of certain data sharing or targeted advertising, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.
American Byways does not sell personal information for money. If the website uses advertising, analytics, affiliate networks, or social media tools, some laws may define certain data transfers as “sharing” or “targeted advertising.” Visitors may limit this activity through browser settings, cookie controls, privacy tools, or by contacting American Byways.
International Visitors
American Byways is operated from the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or in other locations where service providers operate.
By using the website, you understand that privacy laws in the United States may differ from those in your country or region.
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Controls
Some browsers and devices offer “Do Not Track” or similar privacy signals. Because there is no uniform industry standard for responding to all such signals, American Byways may not respond to every browser-based Do Not Track request.
Where required by applicable law and supported by the website’s tools or service providers, American Byways will make reasonable efforts to honor recognized opt-out preference signals, including Global Privacy Control.
Changes to This Policy
American Byways may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website operations, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a privacy request, contact:
American Byways
shermancahal@gmail.com