Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 19, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Cruise Port Directory ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit https://cruiseportdirectory.com (the "Site").
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.
This Policy also covers features we may add in the future, such as user accounts and payments. If those features change how we handle data, we'll update this page.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information.
1.1 Information you provide to us
- Contact details (such as name and email address) when you:
- Contact us through forms or email
- Request support or send feedback
- Information you provide if/when we add user accounts, such as:
- Name or display name
- Email address and account credentials (hashed passwords)
- Profile details you choose to provide
You can choose not to provide certain information, but that may limit some features.
1.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring and exit pages
- Dates and times of visits
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- General location based on IP address (e.g., city/region)
This information is typically collected via cookies and similar technologies.
1.3 Information related to payments (future)
If we add paid features or bookings in the future, we may use third-party payment processors.
- We will not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
- Payment details will be processed by the payment processor under their own privacy policy.
- We may receive limited information about the transaction (e.g., last 4 digits of card, payment status, transaction ID, billing country).
We'll update this Policy and identify specific payment providers when that feature goes live.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features
- Respond to your questions, requests, and support needs
- Manage user accounts (if/when available), including login and security
- Personalize content or experiences on the Site where applicable
- Analyze usage and performance of the Site
- Show advertising and measure the effectiveness of ads
- Detect, prevent, or address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core functionality (e.g., remembering preferences, basic site features)
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Support analytics and advertising
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not work correctly.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Links clicked and navigation paths
- Your general geographic region (based on IP)
- Browser and device information
Google may use this data as described in the Google Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on or by adjusting your browser and cookie settings.
5. Advertising
We display ads on the Site and may use third-party advertising partners (for example, ad networks or platforms such as Google Ads/AdSense or similar services).
These third parties may:
- Use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies
- Collect or receive information from the Site and elsewhere on the internet
- Use this information to provide measurement services and target ads
Ad providers have their own privacy policies and may offer ways to opt out of personalized ads (for example, through your Google account settings or industry opt-out pages).
If and when we integrate specific ad networks, we may update this Policy with more detail about them.
6. Third-Party Services
We may share information with third-party service providers that help us operate the Site, such as:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics providers (including Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks and platforms
- Customer support tools or form processors
- Payment processors (future)
These providers are allowed to use your information only as needed to perform services for us and must handle it in line with applicable laws and contracts.
We do not control third-party websites or services, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the services and features you use
- Maintain security and prevent abuse
- Satisfy legal, tax, or accounting requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When information is no longer needed, we will delete or anonymize it where reasonably possible.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
If we become aware of a data incident that affects your information, we will take steps consistent with applicable laws, which may include notifying you and/or regulators.
9. International Visitors
Our Site may be accessed from countries other than where our servers or service providers are located.
By using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your home country.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights with respect to your personal information, including:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal limits.
- Restriction/Objection: Request restriction of or object to certain processing.
- Portability: Request that we provide certain information in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding.
You can also:
- Control cookies via your browser settings.
- Unsubscribe from any optional communications (if we add them) by following the instructions in those messages.
11. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, contact us, and we will take steps to delete that information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (for example, by posting a notice on the Site).
Your continued use of the Site after any changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at: