1. Who We Are
CruiseGalore.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates this website to share travel and cruise-related information and content.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us using our secure form:
➡️ https://cruisegalore.com/contact/
2. Advertising
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
3. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide and information automatically gathered through your browser or device.
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact & Comment Data | Name, website URL, comment text | Respond to comments/inquiries; moderate spam |
| Account Data | Username, profile info (if you register) | Provide and manage your account |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, device info, pages viewed, timestamps | Site analytics, security, diagnostics |
| Cookies & Advertising IDs | Identifiers from Google, Raptive, and other partners | Personalize and measure advertising |
| Affiliate / Referral Links | Tracking IDs within links to travel partners | Attribute commissions and manage affiliate relationships |
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Display personalized advertising and measure ad performance
- Moderate comments and prevent spam or abuse
- Respond to your contact form inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our rights
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, and site functionality.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies in your browser:
Blocking cookies may affect how the site functions.
6. “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”
We may allow advertising partners (like Raptive and Google) to collect or share certain information through cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Under applicable US state laws, this may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
You can opt out at any time by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our site footer or by adjusting your cookie preferences in the banner.
7. Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata: retained indefinitely for moderation and discussion history.
- Contact form submissions: up to 24 months.
- Analytics and advertising data: according to our partners’ retention periods (for example, Google Analytics 14 months).
We may keep information longer if necessary for legal or security reasons.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
- Opt out of targeted advertising or data “sale/sharing”
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using our form:
➡️ https://cruisegalore.com/contact/
We will verify your request as required by law.
9. International Transfers
We may store or process data on servers located outside your country. When we transfer data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions.
10. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information. No online system is 100 % secure, but we continuously review and update our security practices.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions).
We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us through our contact form and we will delete it.
13. DMCA Policy
CruiseGalore.com respects the intellectual-property rights of others.
If you believe your copyrighted work appears here without authorization, please send a DMCA notice using our contact form:
➡️ https://cruisegalore.com/contact/
Your notice must include the elements required under 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3).
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Significant updates may also appear via a site notice.
15. Terms of Service Clauses (Required by Raptive)
By using this site, you agree to the following additional terms:
(a) Arbitration Agreement
Any dispute arising out of or relating to your use of this site shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
(b) Consent to Data Collection
By using this site, you consent to the collection and use of data as described in this Privacy Policy and our advertising partners’ statements.
(c) Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CruiseGalore.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this site.
Contact Us
For all privacy or DMCA inquiries, please use our contact form:
➡️ https://cruisegalore.com/contact/