Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 24, 2026

Effective Date: May 24, 2026

At Cruises.top (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cruises.top (the “Site”), use our services, or interact with us in any way.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter — your email address and, optionally, your name
Contact us — your name, email address, and the content of your message
Leave a comment — your name, email, and comment content
Submit a form or survey — any information you choose to provide
Create an account (if applicable in the future) — your name, email, and password

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies:

Device information — browser type, operating system, device type and model
Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs, and exit pages
IP address — used to approximate your general geographic location
Search queries — terms you search for on our Site

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) — aggregated usage and traffic data
Advertising networks — cookie-based interest and demographic data
Social media platforms — if you interact with our social media content or use social login features
Affiliate partners — if you click through to a booking partner from our Site, the partner may share anonymous referral data with us

We do not purchase personal data from data brokers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Purpose	Data Used
Operate and maintain the Site	All automatically collected data
Deliver newsletter and email communications	Email address, name
Respond to your inquiries and requests	Contact form data
Improve Site content and user experience	Usage data, search queries, device info
Analyze Site traffic and trends	Analytics data, IP address
Display relevant advertising	Cookie-based interest data, device info
Process affiliate referrals	Click-through data, IP address
Detect fraud, spam, or security threats	IP address, usage data
Comply with legal obligations	As required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use the Site, and improve your experience.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Category	Purpose	Examples
Essential Cookies	Required for Site functionality	Session cookies, security tokens, cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use the Site	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Hotjar
Functional Cookies	Remember your preferences and settings	Language preference, recently viewed content
Advertising Cookies	Deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness	Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, affiliate tracking cookies
Social Media Cookies	Enable social sharing and embed social content	X/Twitter embed, Instagram embed, Pinterest

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

When you first visit our Site, we present a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the Site footer.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and geographic location (based on IP). This data is aggregated and anonymized. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

4.2 Affiliate Networks

Our Site contains affiliate links to cruise booking partners and travel services. When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your device to track the referral. This tracking is used solely to attribute any resulting booking to our Site for commission purposes. We do not have access to your booking details or payment information.

Affiliate partners may include:

Cruise line direct affiliate programs
OTA affiliate programs (e.g., CruiseDirect, Expedia)
Travel insurance partners
Tour and excursion marketplaces

4.3 Advertising Networks

We may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense and programmatic advertising partners. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising through:

4.4 Email Service Provider

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider for delivery purposes. We do not share your email with the provider for their marketing use.

Pages on our Site may contain embedded content from social media platforms (Instagram posts, YouTube videos, X/Twitter feeds). These embeds may place cookies on your device and collect data about your interaction with the embedded content, even if you do not have an account on the respective platform.

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating the Site, sending emails, analyzing data, or serving ads — under strict contractual obligations to protect your data and use it only as we direct
With affiliate partners — limited to anonymous referral tracking data (no personally identifiable information)
When required by law — if compelled by court order, subpoena, or legal process
To protect our rights — to enforce our terms, protect against fraud, or address security or legal issues
In connection with a business transfer — if the Site is sold, merged, or otherwise transferred, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to this Privacy Policy

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Data Type	Retention Period
Newsletter subscriber data	Until you unsubscribe, plus up to 30 days for processing
Contact form submissions	Up to 12 months after resolution
Comments	For the lifetime of the content, unless you request deletion
Analytics data	Aggregated data retained indefinitely; raw data up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Cookie data	Varies by cookie type (see Section 3)
Affiliate tracking cookies	Up to 30–90 days (varies by partner program)

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from the Site
Secure storage of data with access controls
Regular security reviews and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis within our team

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Cruises.top operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards, including:

Relying on data processing agreements with service providers that include Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Ensuring partners comply with applicable data protection frameworks
Minimizing the personal data transferred wherever possible

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

For All Users

Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data
Opt-out — Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time (link provided in every email)
Cookie preferences — Manage your cookie consent settings at any time

Right to restrict processing — Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to data portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Right to lodge a complaint — File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

Right to know — Request disclosure of what personal data we collect, use, and share
Right to delete — Request deletion of your personal information
Right to opt-out of sale — We do not sell personal information. You do not need to opt out.
Right to non-discrimination — Exercising your rights will not result in discriminatory treatment
Right to limit use of sensitive personal information — We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CCPA

Same rights as EU/EEA residents above. The supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

📧 privacy@cruises.top

We will respond to your request within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law). We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request to protect against unauthorized access to your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@cruises.top, and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails about cruise deals, new content, and travel tips. You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any newsletter email
Emailing us at hello@cruises.top

11.2 Transactional Emails

We may send emails related to your account activity, security, or responses to your inquiries. These emails are necessary for Site operation and cannot be opted out of.

11.3 No Spam

We will never send you unsolicited commercial emails unrelated to your interaction with the Site. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable anti-spam laws.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide other mechanisms for you to control data collection, including cookie consent management and the opt-out options described in this policy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
If changes are material, we will provide a prominent notice on the Site (such as a banner or email notification)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Cruises.top

📧 General: hello@cruises.top

📧 Privacy-specific: privacy@cruises.top

📮 Mailing address: [Business address to be added upon incorporation]

For EU/EEA residents: If you wish to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, you may contact the authority in your EU member state of residence.

For California residents: If you wish to exercise your CCPA rights, you may submit a request to privacy@cruises.top or call us at [phone number to be added]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Your trust matters to us. We wrote this policy in plain language because we believe you deserve to understand exactly how your information is handled — no fine print, no buried clauses.

— The Cruises.top Team