Privacy Policy

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or participate in surveys. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any content you include in messages. When you reach out with a question about a cabin review or a casino guide, the details you share help us respond accurately and improve our coverage.

• Name, email address, phone number
• Any content you include in messages

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies. This data helps us understand how readers move through ship reviews, dining guides, and casino articles, and it allows us to keep the site fast and reliable.

• IP address, browser type, device information
• Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as analytics providers or social media platforms, if you interact with our content there. This typically includes aggregated demographic data and interaction data from social media, which we use to understand broader audience interests without identifying individual visitors.

To Provide and Improve Our Services

We use your information to respond to inquiries, personalise your experience, and improve our content and website functionality. For example, if you ask about a particular ship's casino, we may use your message to prioritise new guides and reviews that match reader interest.

• Responding to contact form submissions
• Analysing site usage to enhance user experience

To Communicate With You

We may use your contact details to send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in emails, and we will stop sending marketing messages promptly.

For Legal Compliance

We may process your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, including the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. This may include retaining records where required or responding to lawful requests from authorised bodies.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as hosting and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may use it only for the services we request.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including court orders and government requests. We will only share what is necessary and, where possible, notify you before doing so.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our approach includes encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS, access controls, and regular security reviews to keep the site and your information safe.

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Access controls and regular security reviews

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary by data type, and we review stored information regularly to remove what is no longer needed.

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for corrections if it is inaccurate. Contact us using the details below, and we will respond within the timeframes required by New Zealand privacy law.

Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. Opting out of marketing does not affect service-related messages that are necessary for your requests.

Complaints

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, you may contact us or the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner. The Privacy Commissioner's website is privacy.org.nz, and they can provide guidance on your rights and the complaints process.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site, such as which ship reviews or casino guides you return to most often.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to measure performance. We do not use advertising cookies without your consent.

• Essential cookies: necessary for site operation
• Analytics cookies: help us improve content

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality, but you will still be able to read our reviews and guides.

International Transfers

Your personal information may be stored or processed in countries outside New Zealand, including where our service providers are located. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, so that your information remains protected wherever it is handled.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you are aware of any changes. The current effective date is 8 September 2026.

Privacy Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: