Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Port Side Left ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website portsideleft.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Email addresses when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Names when voluntarily provided during subscription
• Contact information when you contact us directly

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP addresses for security and analytics purposes
• Browser information (type, version, language preferences)
• Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Referral information (how you found our website)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: To provide cruise industry news and updates
• Newsletter Service: To send you requested email newsletters
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookies We Use

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
• Preference Cookies: To remember your choices and settings

4.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Ahrefs Analytics: For understanding website performance

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Website: portsideleft.com
• Email: privacy@portsideleft.com

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