Last updated: October 29, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how The Essential Cruise Shop’s Blog (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

The Essential Cruise Shop’s Blog is part of the Stafford Affiliates Travel Network, which provides travel content, guides, and affiliate recommendations through websites including www.staffordaffiliatestravel.com and The Essential Cruise Shop.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information – such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
  • Non-Personal Information – such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters and travel updates (only if you’ve opted in).
  • Improve our website’s content and user experience.
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third-party marketing companies.

4. Email Newsletter and Hostinger Reach

When you sign up for our newsletter, your email address is securely stored and managed by Hostinger Reach, our email marketing service provider.

Hostinger Reach is a trusted platform that complies with GDPR and global privacy standards, ensuring your data is handled with strict security measures.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link provided at the bottom of every email, or by contacting us directly.

We will never sell your email address. It will only be used to send you our newsletter and is not shared with any third party other than Hostinger Reach for the direct purpose of email management.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous analytics data. Cookies may help us:

  • Understand how visitors use our site.
  • Improve performance and content.
  • Personalize your experience.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some parts of the site may not function properly.

6. Affiliate Links

Our website contains affiliate links to third-party platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and travel providers. When you click these links, cookies may be placed on your device by those external websites to track purchases and commissions.

We do not have access to or control over cookies set by third-party affiliate partners. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

7. Data Security

We take the protection of your information seriously. Your data is transmitted over secure (HTTPS) connections, and any personal information is stored using secure and reputable third-party services like Mailjet.

However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction – Request restriction of data processing in certain circumstances.
  • Objection – Object to the processing of your data.
  • Portability – Request transfer of your data to another organization.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at www.theessentialcruiseshop.com/contact-us/. We will respond to all requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. International Access

This website is accessible worldwide, including within the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other regions. By using our site, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is handled in compliance with privacy regulations.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 hello@theessentialcruiseshop.com
🌐 www.theessentialcruiseshop.com/contact-us/