Introduction
Cruise Ship Tracker ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at www.cruiseshiptracking.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Ship reviews: If you submit a ship review, we collect your display name and review content. Reviews are anonymous and do not require an account.
- Contact forms: If you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your message.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this data.
- Vercel Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights for performance monitoring. These collect anonymous usage data.
- Log data: Our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically collects server logs including IP addresses, browser user agents, and request timestamps.
Local Storage
We use your browser's local storage to save preferences such as recently viewed ships, search history, and watchlist selections. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our cruise ship tracking service
- To send newsletters (only if you opted in)
- To display ship reviews submitted by visitors
- To analyze site usage and improve performance
- To detect and prevent abuse or spam
Cookies
We use cookies through Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not prevent you from using our site, but may limit our ability to improve the experience.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
Data Retention
Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Ship reviews are retained indefinitely as part of the public content. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings (14 months).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website.
