Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 3, 2026

CruiseNews.io ("CruiseNews.io," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at https://www.cruisenews.io (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Email address and subscription details: If you subscribe to our newsletter, comment, contact us, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide your email address and any information included in your message.

Information collected automatically

  • Log data: Like most websites, our servers may automatically record information such as your IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used.

Information from third parties

  • Embedded content and social features: Pages on the Site may include embedded content (for example, videos or posts) or social sharing tools. These third parties may collect information directly from your browser.

How We Use Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
  • To send newsletters or other communications you request, and to manage subscriptions.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • To monitor and protect the security of the Site, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies.
  • To understand Site usage and performance, including through analytics.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect information such as your device identifiers, IP address, and browsing activity on the Site. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other available tools. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address to send the newsletter and related updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email. We may use an email service provider to manage subscriptions and delivery.

We may display advertisements and may participate in affiliate programs. This means we may earn a commission if you click certain links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Advertising partners and affiliate networks may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance and personalize ads where permitted.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers: With vendors who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, analytics, email delivery). They are permitted to use information only to provide services to us.
  • Legal and safety reasons: If required to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or lawful requests, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of CruiseNews.io, our users, or others.
  • Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With your direction: When you ask us to share information (for example, by using social sharing).

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Site and our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe (and may be retained for a limited time afterward for compliance and recordkeeping).

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Choices

  • Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also be able to use industry opt-out tools for certain advertising.
  • Newsletter: You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • Access and deletion requests: Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of certain personal information.

International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred across borders and processed in those locations, which may have different data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" above indicates when it was last updated. By continuing to use the Site after changes become effective, you agree to the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [email protected]