Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Lifestyle Cruise Guide respects your privacy. This policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the website or contact us, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.

Who We Are

Lifestyle Cruise Guide is an independent educational website providing information about lifestyle cruises.

For privacy questions or requests, contact: steve@lifestylecruiseguide.com

Information You Provide

We may receive personal information when you contact us by email. This may include your name, email address, the contents of your message, and any other information you choose to provide.

Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

Our hosting provider may automatically record technical information when you visit the site.

This information may include:

• Your Internet Protocol address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Date and time of access
• Pages requested
• Referring website
• General technical and security information

Server logs are generally used to operate the website, investigate technical problems, prevent abuse, and maintain security.

How We Use Information

Information may be used to:

• Respond to enquiries, feedback, and correction requests
• Operate and maintain the website
• Investigate errors, security issues, or misuse
• Improve the accuracy and usefulness of our content
• Measure the performance of advertising where consent has been provided
• Comply with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis, we may process personal information because:

• You have asked us to respond to an enquiry
• It is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating, protecting, and improving the website
• We need to comply with a legal obligation
• You have given consent for a specific purpose

Cookies, Local Storage, and Advertising

The website uses local browser storage to remember whether you accepted or declined optional advertising tracking.

The Meta Pixel is an advertising and measurement technology provided by Meta Platforms. It may be used to understand visits to the website, measure the results of Facebook and Instagram advertising, and create advertising audiences.

The Meta Pixel is not loaded unless you choose to accept advertising tracking through the privacy choices notice.

When enabled, the Meta Pixel may send information to Meta including:

• Pages visited
• The time of a visit
• Referring page or website
• Browser and device information
• Internet Protocol address
• Advertising identifiers and cookie information

Meta may use this information in accordance with its own terms, privacy policy, and advertising controls.

You can accept or decline optional advertising tracking through the notice displayed on the website. You can reopen the notice by selecting the “Privacy choices” button.

You may also clear stored website data and cookies through your browser settings.

Essential Technologies

Essential technical cookies or similar technologies may be used by the website platform or hosting provider where necessary for security and basic site operation.

These technologies are separate from the optional Meta Pixel.

Sharing Information

Personal information may be processed by service providers that help operate the website, including hosting, email, security, technical support, and advertising measurement providers.

Where you consent to Meta Pixel tracking, website activity may be shared with Meta for advertising measurement and audience purposes.

We do not sell personal information for money. Depending on applicable privacy law, advertising-related data sharing may be treated as a form of sharing for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law or a valid legal request
• Protect the website, its users, or other people
• Investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

External Links

The website contains links to cruise operators and other third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of external websites. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

How Long We Keep Information

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations.

Technical server logs may be retained for a limited period by the hosting provider for security, troubleshooting, and operational purposes.

Information processed by Meta is retained according to Meta’s own policies and the visitor’s Meta privacy settings.

Data Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no website, email service, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:

• Ask what personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of information in certain circumstances
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Request a portable copy of certain information
• Opt out of certain targeted advertising or data-sharing activities where applicable
• Complain to the relevant data protection authority

To make a privacy request, email: steve@lifestylecruiseguide.com

We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.

International Visitors

The website may be accessed internationally, and service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live.

Data protection laws may differ between countries. Where required, reasonable safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.

Children

Lifestyle Cruise Guide is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so it can be reviewed and deleted where appropriate.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated when the website, its services, advertising tools, or applicable requirements change.

The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to: steve@lifestylecruiseguide.com