Last updated: October 29, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Essential Cruise Shop’s Blog (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic operation of our website, such as navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our site, allowing us to improve performance and content. For example, we may use analytics tools like Google Analytics.
  • Functionality Cookies: These enhance your experience by remembering preferences such as language or region.
  • Affiliate and Advertising Cookies: Our site contains affiliate links to platforms such as Amazon and eBay. These third parties may set cookies to track purchases and calculate commissions. We do not have control over these cookies once you leave our site.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties, such as analytics or affiliate partners. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.

For example, when you click an affiliate link, a third-party cookie may be placed on your device to track purchases for commission purposes. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of those external websites for more information.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer.

Here’s how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

5. Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. When visiting the site for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or adjust your preferences.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

📧 info@staffordaffiliatestravel.com
🌐 www.staffordaffiliatestravel.com