Cruise Safe Blog can be found at https://cruisesafeblog.com (“Website”) and is governed by the following privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This statement only applies to this Website.
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT AND HOW IS IT USED?
Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Website
We may collect personal information from you, such as your name or email address. For example, you may voluntarily submit information to the Website by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form.
Automatically-Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about you and the device with which you access the Website. For example, when you use the Website, we may log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the Website. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.
Cookies
We may log information using cookies, which are small data files stored on your browser by the Website. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalized experience on the Website.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website
- To send you promotional information, such as newsletters (each email will include instructions on how to opt out of future mailings)
- To send administrative communications, such as confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts
- To respond to your comments or inquiries
- To provide user support
- To communicate with you about products, services, surveys, promotions, and updates we believe may be relevant to you
- To track and measure advertising on the Website
- To protect, investigate, and prevent unauthorized or illegal activity
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA)
If you reside in California, you are entitled to certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
These rights include:
- The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed to third parties.
- The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.
- The right to request access to your personal information.
- The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information.
- The right to equal service and price without discrimination.
- The right to data portability.
Cruise Safe Blog does not sell your personal information to third parties and has never done so.
If you wish to exercise your rights under California law, you may submit a verifiable request by emailing us at:
We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe after verifying your identity.
NEWSLETTERS
You may subscribe to our newsletter through the Website. Newsletters may contain tracking pixels that allow us to analyze the success of marketing campaigns, including whether emails are opened and which links are clicked. This helps us improve the content we send. This information is not shared with third parties.
THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
The Website may use third-party service providers to support various aspects of the Website. Each provider’s use of personal information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Examples may include:
Google Analytics – used to analyze website traffic and visitor behavior. Google Analytics may collect IP addresses and browsing activity.
Email marketing providers – used to deliver newsletters and updates.
This list may change as the Website evolves.
COMMENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA
If you leave a comment on the Website, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
When leaving a comment, your name, email address, and website (if provided) are stored but are not shared with third parties.
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube may track your interactions if you choose to engage with our content on those platforms. Information shared on social media may become public.
COOKIES
The Website uses cookies to:
- Store visitor preferences
- Understand website usage patterns
- Improve user experience
- Deliver relevant advertising
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect some functionality of the Website.
ADVERTISING
Display Advertising
We may partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads when you visit the Website. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to provide relevant advertisements.
Affiliate Marketing
Cruise Safe Blog may participate in affiliate marketing programs. This means that certain links on the Website may earn a commission if you purchase through those links. These links use cookies to track referrals.
RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You have the right to:
Opt-out – Unsubscribe from email communications at any time through the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Access – Request access to the personal information we have about you.
Amend – Request corrections or updates to your personal information.
Delete – Request that we erase your personal data where applicable.
To make any of these requests, please contact us at:
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
You should not submit sensitive personal information to the Website. This includes information such as social security numbers, political opinions, health information, religious beliefs, or criminal history.
If such information is voluntarily submitted, it will be treated according to this Privacy Policy.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information on the Website, please contact us immediately, and we will remove the information promptly.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Last updated: April 2026