Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CruiseKit (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at cruisekit.app. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you sign in with Google via Firebase Authentication, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google account. We use this information solely to identify your account and personalize your experience.

2.2 Saved Trip Data

If you save trips or cruise comparisons, that data is stored in Firebase Firestore and associated with your account. This data is used only to provide the “My Trips” feature and is not shared with any third party.

2.3 Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use CruiseKit. Google Analytics collects standard usage data such as pages visited, time on site, device type, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

3. What We Do NOT Collect

• No tracking cookies. CruiseKit does not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking. The only cookies on the site are those required by Firebase Authentication and Google Analytics.
• No payment information. CruiseKit is a free tool. We do not process payments or store any financial data.
• No location data.The BackToShip GPS feature uses your device’s location API in real time but does not store, transmit, or log your location to our servers. All location processing happens on your device.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve CruiseKit’s features
• Authenticate your account and restore saved trips
• Understand usage patterns so we can improve the product
• Respond to support requests and feedback

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. The only third-party services that receive data are:

• Firebase (Google)— for authentication and data storage
• Google Analytics— for anonymized usage analytics

6. Affiliate Links

CruiseKit contains affiliate links to cruise line websites and booking platforms. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. These links do not track you on CruiseKit’s site. Once you click an affiliate link, you are subject to that third party’s own privacy policy.

7. Data Retention

Your account data and saved trips are retained as long as you have an active account. If you wish to delete your data, contact us at kali@shipsafesdk.com and we will delete your account and all associated data within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

CruiseKit is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of CruiseKit after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at kali@shipsafesdk.com.