Last updated: March 2026
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Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. We use both types, as described below.
CruiseShipTracking.com uses cookies for four purposes: to keep the site functioning correctly, to understand how visitors use the site, to support affiliate tracking programmes, and to measure and improve performance.
These cookies are required for the site to work. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with the site — pages visited, time on site, scroll depth, and general geographic region. This information helps us identify which content is most useful and where the site can be improved.
Analytics data is processed by Google under their Privacy Policy.
When you click an affiliate link on this site, the partner website may set a cookie on your device to attribute any subsequent purchase to our referral. We receive a small commission if you complete a qualifying transaction; this does not affect the price you pay.
Our current affiliate partners who may set cookies include:
Affiliate cookies are set by third-party domains and are subject to each partner's own cookie and privacy policies. We link to those policies in our affiliate disclosure.
We use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to monitor page load times and core web vitals. This data is collected anonymously and is used solely for technical optimisation. No personally identifiable information is collected through these tools.
In addition to the partners listed above, certain embedded content on the site — such as interactive ship-position maps powered by MarineTraffic — may also set third-party cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's policy for details:
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We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or in response to new legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please visit our Contact page or email us directly at contact@cruiseshiptracking.com.
