This Privacy Policy explains how Captain of Cruise collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information. By using the site or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the practices described here.
We operate an informational website about cruise travel that includes articles, deal roundups, and an email newsletter. We also collaborate with cruise lines on discounts and may run promotions or giveaways, including a planned 2027 cruise-for-two opportunity, subject to Official Rules.
Information you provide directly:
Contact details (e.g., name, email address) when you subscribe to the newsletter, request information, or enter a promotion.
Optional details you choose to provide (e.g., preferences or feedback).
Promotion-specific data (e.g., mailing address, age/eligibility confirmation, government-issued ID solely for prize verification, and tax-related forms where required by law).
Information collected automatically:
Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, clickstream).
Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and affiliate/referral tracking (e.g., to attribute a booking to a partner).
Information from third parties:
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and email service providers.
Affiliate networks and advertising/measurement partners that report aggregated performance metrics and conversions.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless strictly necessary for promotion administration and legal compliance.
Provide, operate, and improve the site and newsletter.
Personalize content, including recommended articles or deals.
Administer promotions and giveaways (e.g., eligibility checks, winner selection, prize fulfillment).
Communicate with you, including service messages and marketing updates you opt in to receive.
Monitor performance, prevent fraud and abuse, and maintain security.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
We collect, use, and disclose personal information under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and substantially similar provincial laws, based on:
Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, promotion entry).
Our legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics, affiliate reporting), balanced against your privacy rights.
Legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting for prizes, record-keeping).
We use necessary cookies for basic site operation and may use analytics and affiliate tracking cookies/pixels. You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. Third-party partners may set their own cookies when you follow links away from our site; their policies govern those technologies.
We may disclose personal information to:
Service providers that support our operations (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics providers, cloud hosting), bound by confidentiality obligations.
Affiliate networks and cruise partners for aggregated performance reporting and, for promotion winners, for prize fulfillment.
Authorities and regulators where required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
We do not sell personal information. If we undertake a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition), personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to this Policy.
Service providers and partners may be located outside of Canada. By using the site, you understand that your information may be processed in other jurisdictions, which may have different data protection laws. We take reasonable measures to protect personal information during such transfers.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, and for a reasonable period thereafter. Promotion entry data may be retained as required by applicable contest laws and audit obligations.
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
When you subscribe, we collect your email address to send updates, deals, and announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time using the mechanism provided in each email or by contacting us through the contact section of the website. We may use third-party email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar) to manage subscriptions and deliver campaigns.
Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, or correction of, your personal information; withdraw consent; or object to certain processing. To make a request, please use the contact section of the website. We may ask for information to verify your identity before responding.
The site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has provided personal information, contact us via the contact section of the website and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
If you participate in a promotion:
We will use your information to administer entries, verify eligibility, select winners, and fulfill prizes.
Winner information (e.g., name, general location) may be disclosed as required by law.
Additional terms, including data handling specifics, will be described in the Official Rules for that promotion.
You may be required to execute consent and release forms to claim a prize.
Our site links to external websites and services we do not operate. Their privacy practices apply when you visit or interact with them. We encourage you to review third-party policies before providing personal information.
We may update this Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.
For questions or privacy requests, please use the contact section of the website.