Privacy Policy

• Account information — When you register or sign in, we collect your email address, display name (if provided), and password (stored as a secure hash) or Google account identifier when you use Google sign-in.
• Travel preferences — Optional profile details you save on your account (ports, lines, budgets, and similar) to personalize recommendations.
• Booking and inquiries — When you start checkout or submit a contact form, we process sailing identifiers and messages you send us.
• Usage and analytics — If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect page views and interaction events (for example, deal clicks and booking starts). We do not load analytics until you consent.
• Technical data — Standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages requested, timestamps) for security and operations.

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential — Required for sign-in (bpc-user-session), preview access when enabled, and basic site security. These cannot be turned off while using account features.
• Analytics — Google Analytics measurement cookies, loaded only after you choose "Accept all" on our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent anytime via Cookie preferences.

Third-party booking flows (our cruise partner checkout) may set their own cookies when you leave our site to complete a reservation; those are governed by the partner's policies.

• Provide search, deals, account, and booking features.
• Authenticate you and maintain your session.
• Personalize cruise recommendations when you are signed in.
• Respond to contact and booking inquiries.
• Measure and improve the public site when analytics consent is granted.
• Protect against abuse, fraud, and security incidents.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Where GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on: contract performance (providing services you request); legitimate interests (security, product improvement with balanced impact); consent (analytics cookies and optional marketing where applicable); and legal obligation where required.

We share data only as needed to operate the site:

• Google — Sign-in (OAuth) when you choose that option; Analytics when you consent.
• Cruise booking partners — Package and guest details required to complete a reservation you start on our site.
• Hosting and infrastructure — Servers, databases, and email delivery for operational messages.

We do not sell your personal information.

Account data is kept while your account is active. Session records expire per our security settings. Server logs are retained for a limited period for troubleshooting. Analytics data retention follows Google Analytics property settings.

• Access, correct, or delete account data by emailing info@stoplookingstartbooking.com.
• Manage analytics cookies via Cookie preferences.
• California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA (know, delete, correct, opt out of sale — we do not sell personal information).
• EEA/UK residents may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority; we encourage you to contact us first.

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Contact us if you believe we have done so inadvertently.

We operate from the United States. If you access the site from elsewhere, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries where our providers operate, with appropriate safeguards where required by law.

We may update this page from time to time. The effective date at the top will change when we do. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy, subject to applicable law.

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Email: info@stoplookingstartbooking.com
Website: https://stoplookingstartbooking.com