Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 6, 2026
1. Introduction
KruiseBuddy ("we," "us," or "our") operates the KruiseBuddy website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and a password. We do not collect your real name, phone number, or mailing address unless you voluntarily provide them.
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our service, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is used to improve the service and diagnose technical issues.
Price Alerts & Preferences
We store the cruise price alerts you create, including sailing details, cabin preferences, guest configuration, and target prices. This data is necessary to provide the price tracking service.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the price tracking service
- To send you email notifications when cruise prices drop below your target price
- To authenticate your account and secure your data
- To improve and optimize the service
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with service providers that help us operate the service (e.g., email delivery via Amazon SES, hosting infrastructure), but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions. These providers are obligated to protect your data.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted passwords (hashed and salted), HTTPS encryption for all communications, and secure cloud infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies & Local Storage
We use browser local storage to persist your search preferences (such as guest configuration and filter selections) for convenience. We use authentication tokens stored in cookies or local storage to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party tracking cookies.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account information and alert data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Price history data is retained to provide historical price charts and is not linked to individual users.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can manage your alerts and account settings through your dashboard. To request data deletion or export, please contact us at the email below.
9. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].