This Privacy Policy explains how CruisePlay (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to qevrqa.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
CruisePlay is an independent editorial travel guide operating at qevrqa.com. We publish information and advice about cruise ship casinos and related travel topics. For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address for the sole purpose of sending you cruise casino news and updates.
- Contact form submissions: If you send us a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message to respond to your enquiry.
Information collected automatically
- Cookies: We use essential cookies required for the website to function correctly (e.g. remembering your cookie consent preference and checklist state). We do not use advertising cookies or track your browsing across other websites.
- Analytics: We may use anonymised analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website (e.g. page views, time on page). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
- Server logs: Like all websites, our hosting provider automatically records standard server log data including IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited. This data is retained briefly for security purposes and is not linked to individual identities.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use information collected solely for the following purposes:
- To send you the newsletter you have subscribed to (legal basis: consent)
- To respond to your contact form submissions (legal basis: legitimate interest)
- To improve our website and content based on anonymised usage data (legal basis: legitimate interest)
- To maintain the security and stability of our website (legal basis: legitimate interest)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies
Our website uses the following cookies:
- gdpr_accepted — Stores your cookie consent preference. Expires after 365 days.
- checklist — Saves your progress on the Before You Sail checklist. Stored locally in your browser only and never transmitted to our servers.
You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
5. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Disclosure
Our website contains links to third-party cruise line websites and booking platforms. Some of these links are affiliate links — if you click through and make a booking, CruisePlay may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any external site you visit. Images on this site are sourced from Unsplash (unsplash.com) under their free-use licence.
6. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form messages: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, typically no more than 12 months.
- Server logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right of rectification — You may request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure — You may request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent — You may withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletters).
- Right to object — You may object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Right to lodge a complaint — You may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
CruisePlay
Website: qevrqa.com
Email: [email protected]