Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect about you when you use our website, any mobile app that we offer, and social media that we participate in.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect your personal information (and that of your travel companions) that is provided to us either directly by you in order to provide you with the products and services you have requested. In most cases, it consists of your full legal name, address, email address, phone numbers, and credit card information. We may also collect your passport number, driver’s license or other government-issued identification number, date of birth, gender, arrival and departure locations and times, airline, hotel or car rental frequent loyalty numbers, seat preferences, known traveler and global entry number, and other related travel information.

Information We May Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies

We may collect other information, such as your IP address, search terms, and site pages when you visit us online. The technologies we use for this automatic data collection may include cookies and log data. We may use Google Analytics, which collects the cookie data. Go to https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites for an explanation of how it collects and uses data. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

We may also use IP addresses to identify a visitor when we feel it is necessary to enforce compliance with our website’s Terms and Conditions, or to: (a) fulfill a government request; (b) conform with the requirements of the law or legal process; (c) protect or defend our legal rights or property, our website, or other users.

How Do We Use Preference Based Advertising, Analytics, and Services?

We do not currently share your information that we collect for preference-based advertising purposes and we do not currently have any plans to do so.

Who Do We Share Your Information with and Why?

Travel Suppliers: We share your personal information as necessary with airlines, cruise lines, hotels, car rental companies, and other providers for whose services you have requested our assistance. We may enter this information in the Global Distribution System (GDS), which passes it on to the travel suppliers.

Email Communications: We may share your email contact information with our partners to assist with marketing our products and services. You may unsubscribe from receiving future commercial email communications from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included at the bottom of any marketing emails. However, we reserve the right to send you transactional emails such as customer service communications in connection with the products or services you have purchased.

Transfer of Assets: We do not sell or lease personal information or provide a list of our customers to third parties. However, if another entity acquires us or all (or substantially all) of our assets, the information we have about you will be transferred to and used by this acquiring entity. Also, if any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding is brought by or against us, all such information may be considered an asset of ours and as such may be sold or transferred to third parties.

Other Sharing: We may also share your information to protect and defend our rights and property.

Your California Privacy Rights

List of Third Parties: If you are a resident of the State of California, you may obtain a list of all third parties to which we have disclosed certain personally identifiable information as defined under California law during the preceding year for third party direct marketing purposes, if any. You may request the information in writing at travel@smallshiptravel.com.

Corrections: If wish to make corrections to any personal information you have provided, contact us at travel@smallshiptravel.

Do Not Track Disclosures: We do not take any particular action based on browser based Do Not Track (DNT) Notices; nor do we track your use of other websites.

Changes to This Policy: We may from time to time make changes to this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal or regulatory obligations or changes in the manner in which we deal with personal information. We will post any revised version of this Privacy Policy on our website. Any changes will be effective on the effective date stated in the revised Privacy Policy. If there are significant changes, we may provide more prominent notice or obtain your consent, if required by law.

Use of Google Ads for Personalized Advertising

At SmallShipTravel.com, we value your privacy and want to ensure that you have complete transparency regarding our use of Google Ads for personalized advertising. This Privacy Policy section outlines how we employ this service, the role of third-party vendors, and the use of cookies. Additionally, we provide you with options to control your ad experience.

Audience Targeting:

We employ services like Google Ads to deliver a personalized online advertising experience. Through these services, we may collect and use data about your online behavior and interests to display content that is more relevant to you.

Third-Party Display:

In partnership with third-party vendors, including Google, we extend our reach to display our ads on various websites across the Internet. These vendors help us effectively deliver our message to our target audience.

Cookie-Based Ads:

To provide you with personalized advertisements, we and our third-party vendors utilize cookies. Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your device when you interact with our website or view our ads. These cookies store information about your past visits to our website and help us deliver ads tailored to your interests and browsing history.

Your Choices:

We respect your choices and your right to control your online ad experience. You can manage your preferences and opt-out of personalized ads by taking the following steps:

• Google Ads Settings: You can visit Google's Ads Settings to control the types of ads you see and opt-out of personalized advertising.
• Third-Party Vendor Opt-Out: If you prefer to opt out of personalized advertising served by other third-party vendors, you can adjust your settings through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.

By utilizing these options, you can make choices that align with your privacy preferences. We want to ensure that your online experience is in your hands, and we are committed to providing you with the control you deserve.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of Google Ads or your privacy, please don't hesitate to contact us at travel@smallshiptravel.com. Your privacy matters to us, and we are here to address any inquiries you may have.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 27, 2023.