Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 9, 2026
Last updated: August 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how CruisePorts.co, operated by Ellie in Wisconsin, United States (“CruisePorts.co,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit CruisePorts.co, contact us, subscribe to communications, or interact with links and embedded services.

Questions or privacy requests may be sent to [email protected].

Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Contact information: Your name, email address, message, and any information you include when contacting us.
  • Newsletter information: Your email address, subscription preferences, and engagement information such as whether an email was opened or a link was clicked, when supported by our email provider.
  • Feedback and submissions: Corrections, questions, or other material you voluntarily send.

Information collected automatically

When you use the site, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical and usage information, including your IP address, approximate location derived from IP, browser and device type, operating system, referring and exit pages, pages viewed, dates and times, interactions with the site, and cookie or similar identifiers.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:

  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve CruisePorts.co.
  • Respond to questions, correction requests, and other messages.
  • Send communications you requested and manage subscriptions.
  • Understand readership, site performance, and popular content.
  • Measure affiliate-link performance and commissions.
  • Detect fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical problems.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

CruisePorts.co and its providers may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, performance, email measurement, affiliate attribution, and advertising where applicable.

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, although parts of the site may not function as intended. Where required, we request consent before using nonessential technologies.

Service Providers and Third Parties

We may disclose information to providers that perform services on our behalf or support the site. Depending on the features you use, these may include:

  • Hosting, content-delivery, and security providers that deliver and protect the site.
  • Google Analytics and Google Site Kit for traffic and performance measurement.
  • Jetpack and Automattic services for site features, security, and statistics.
  • Email and form providers that process subscriptions and messages.
  • Affiliate networks and booking partners that attribute referrals and qualifying purchases.
  • Advertising providers, if advertising is displayed on the site.
  • Professional advisers and authorities when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights, or address security and fraud.

Third-party services process information under their own terms and privacy policies. External links and embedded content may allow those third parties to collect information directly from you.

Affiliate Links

Some links are affiliate links. If you click one, the affiliate partner may use cookies or other identifiers to record the referral and determine whether CruisePorts.co earned a commission.

See our Affiliate Disclosure and Travel Disclaimer for more information.

Legal Bases for EEA and UK Visitors

Where European or UK data-protection law applies, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent.
  • Performance of a service you requested.
  • Legitimate interests such as operating and securing the site and understanding readership.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.

You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting processing completed before withdrawal.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including providing requested communications, maintaining business and tax records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and meeting legal requirements.

Retention periods vary by data type and provider. We delete or anonymize information when it is no longer reasonably needed.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information. No internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Processing

CruisePorts.co is operated in the United States. Information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our providers operate. Those countries may have privacy laws different from those in your location.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may be able to:

  • Unsubscribe from marketing email using the link in the message.
  • Control cookies through available consent tools and browser settings.
  • Request access to personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
  • Request restriction or portability of your information.
  • Object to certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent.
  • Opt out of covered sale, sharing, or targeted-advertising activity.

Submit a request to [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. Authorized agents may submit requests where permitted by law.

You may also have the right to complain to the privacy regulator where you live.

CruisePorts.co does not knowingly sell personal information for money. Certain analytics, affiliate, or advertising activities may be treated as “sharing,” “sale,” or targeted advertising under some privacy laws even when no money is exchanged. Contact us to exercise any applicable opt-out right.

Children’s Privacy

The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

A parent or guardian who believes a child provided personal information may contact us to request its deletion.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the site, providers, or legal requirements change. The revised version will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.

Material changes may also be highlighted on the site when appropriate.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact:

Email: [email protected]
Operator: Ellie
Location: Wisconsin, United States