Privacy Policy
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Cruise Beginner Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
Effective date: April 9, 2026
What we collect
We aim to collect only what we need to run the site, improve content, and respond to messages.
Information you provide
If you email us or submit a form, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you include in your message.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we may collect basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and approximate location (derived from IP).
Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies to remember preferences, measure site performance, and understand which pages are most helpful. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics or third-party analytics tools to understand traffic and improve our guides. These tools may set cookies or use similar identifiers.
Affiliate links
Some pages may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the merchant may use cookies to track the referral. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.
Comments
If comments are enabled in the future, we may collect the information shown in the comment form, plus your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
How we use information
We use information to:
• Respond to inquiries and feedback
• Maintain site security and prevent abuse
• Understand which guides are most useful and improve content
• Monitor and improve site performance
We do not sell your personal information.
Sharing and third parties
We may share information only as needed to operate the site, such as with hosting providers, analytics providers, or email service providers. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud and abuse.
Third-party sites linked from our pages (including cruise lines, travel providers, and deal platforms) have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
Your choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete certain personal information. You can also opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
To make a request, contact us at cruisebeginnerguide@gmail.com.
Data retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children’s privacy
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.