PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy applies to the use of
CruiseTopics.com
We highly value your privacy and make this policy easily available throughout
our site to assist you in understanding the handling of information in the
course of using this site.
Log Files and Cookies
This website utilizes industry standard analytics packages which gathers limited
information on visitors to our website automatically, and stores this anonymous
information in server log files. This information may include IP addresses,
browser type, basic IP information, referring pages, operating system used and
date/time stamps. This information does not identify individual users; it is
used only for site administration, as well as for analysis of website usage and
trends.
Additionally, cookies may be used to provide easier and faster access to website
features such as logins and/or repeat visits. Cookies are very small text files
that are stored on personal computers for reference purposes. We do not link the
information we store in cookies to any personally indentifiable information you
have submitted while on our site.
We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie expires
when your browser is closed, and a persistent cookie may stay on your hard drive
for an extended period. Session cookies make it easier for you to navigate our
site; persistent cookies can perform such activities as storing your password
for forums or blogs so you do not have to sign in every time you visit those
areas, and/or may be used to enable us to track and target the interests of our
users so as to enhance the overall experience of using our site.
The privacy policy of the analytics packages used on this site can be accessed here:
We have no access to or administration abilities over any cookies that are used by any analytics packages usted on our site.
Third Party Advertisements
We also use third party advertisements to support our site. Some of these advertisers may use technology such as cookies and web beacons when they advertise on our site, which will also send these advertisers information including your IP address, your ISP , the browser you used to visit our site, and in some cases, whether you have Flash installed. This is generally used for geotargeting purposes or showing certain ads based on specific sites visited.
The privacy policy of the third party advertisements shown on our site can be accessed here:
We have no access to or administration abilities over any cookies that are used by any advertisers on our site.
Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to other sites that are not controlled in any way
by us. Please be aware of this when you click on any such links; we are not
responsible for the privacy practices and/or policies of any website other than
our own. Consequently, we strongly suggest that you review the privacy policy of
every website you visit, whether or not they are linked to by our own site.
Registration and Use of Personal Information
Registration is not required in order to use or access this website.
Security
We follow accepted industry standards to protect any personal information you
have provided to us. However, please be aware that no method of electronic
storage can ever be 100% secure. Therefore – as is the case with any
organization - we are not in a position to guarantee the absolute security of
your information.
Legal Disclaimer
We reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as
required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our
rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order or legal process
served on our website.
You may submit any questions you may have about our Privacy Policy by emailing us at info (at sign) cruisetopics . com.
Last Updated: May 1, 2008