Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We only collect what we need to deliver amazing cruise deals and maintain your account securely.

1.1 Information You Provide

• Email Address – When you subscribe to the free newsletter or Pro alerts.
• Name – Optional, used for personalization.
• Billing Details – If you upgrade to Pro, we collect billing information such as name, payment method, and billing address (processed securely via Stripe).
• Account Preferences – Notification settings, deal filters, and port preferences if you have a Pro account.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and other analytics data.
• Cookies & Tracking: Used to remember preferences, improve performance, and personalize content (see Section 3).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send you weekly cruise deal newsletters and Pro alerts.
• Process payments and subscriptions through secure gateways (e.g., Stripe).
• Provide access to premium content, filters, and early access deals.
• Improve our platform through analytics and performance monitoring.
• Communicate about updates, billing changes, or service notices.
• Prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized use.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve functionality and measure performance.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Essential cookies: Enable basic site features like login and payment pages.
• Analytics cookies: Track site performance and engagement (Google Analytics).
• Marketing cookies: Used for retargeting or affiliate tracking (if applicable).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

4. Pro Members & Billing Information

If you upgrade to All Aboard Deals Pro, we process payments and manage subscriptions through our payment partner Stripe.

4.1 Payment Data

• We never store or see your full credit card number.
• Stripe handles all sensitive payment data under PCI-DSS Level 1 standards — the highest level of payment security certification.

4.2 Subscription Management

• Your Pro membership renews automatically based on the billing term (monthly or annual).
• You can cancel anytime in your account settings or by contacting us at hello@allaboarddeals.com.
• Upon cancellation, you'll retain access through the end of your billing period.

4.3 Email & Notification Preferences

Pro members may receive:

• Instant 90+ Deal Alerts
• Account and billing notifications
• Feature updates and promotions (optional opt-in)

You can update preferences or unsubscribe anytime.

5. How We Share Information

We may share data only with trusted third parties who help us operate All Aboard Deals:

• Stripe – Payment processing.
• MailerLite or ConvertKit – Email delivery and list management.
• Analytics providers – Performance tracking.
• Affiliate partners – When you click or book through deal links (non-identifiable click data only).

All partners are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

6. Data Retention

We retain user information only as long as necessary for the purpose collected.

• Free newsletter data (email only) is deleted when you unsubscribe.
• Pro account data is retained while your subscription is active and deleted upon account closure or after legal retention requirements are met.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.
• Request a copy of your personal information.
• Withdraw consent or opt out of communications.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data authority (if in the EU).

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@allaboarddeals.com.

8. Security Measures

We use SSL encryption, access controls, and secure hosting to protect your information.

No system is 100% secure, but we actively monitor and maintain best practices to safeguard your data.

9. Third-Party Links

Our newsletters and website may link to cruise lines, travel agencies, or booking sites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies before sharing personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

All Aboard Deals is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. International Data Transfers

If you're located outside the U.S., please note your data may be processed and stored in the United States. We take steps to ensure your data receives appropriate protection.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always be available at allaboarddeals.com/privacy, with the latest effective date listed at the top.

13. Browser Extension Privacy Policy

This section applies specifically to users of the All Aboard Deals Chrome Extension.

13.1 Information We Collect

Cruise Search Data

When you browse supported cruise booking websites, our extension collects information about the cruises displayed on the page, including:

• Cruise line, ship name, and itinerary
• Departure dates and ports
• Cabin types and pricing
• Cruise duration

This data is sent to our servers to provide you with deal scores and price comparisons. We do not collect any personal information from cruise booking websites.

Account Information

If you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Authentication tokens (stored securely)

Price Alert Data

If you set up price alerts, we store the cruise details you choose to track so we can notify you of price changes.

Extension Usage Analytics

To improve our service and understand cruise market trends, we collect anonymous usage data from the extension, including:

• Sailings viewed: Which cruises you browse (ship, date, cabin type, price, deal score)
• Feature interactions: When you open the deal panel, view score details, or set up price alerts
• Time on page: How long you spend browsing cruise listings
• Booking intent signals: When you click booking-related buttons on cruise websites

This data is collected anonymously with no user identifiers, device fingerprints, or personal information. We use this aggregated data to:

• Improve our deal scoring algorithms
• Understand cruise demand patterns
• Enhance the extension's features

13.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Payment or credit card information
• Personal details from cruise booking sites (name, address, passport info)
• Browsing history outside of supported cruise websites
• Passwords to cruise booking websites
• Device fingerprints or persistent tracking identifiers for analytics

13.3 How We Use Your Extension Data

• Provide deal scores: We analyze cruise pricing data to show you whether a cruise is a good deal
• Price tracking: We monitor prices for cruises you choose to track and send alerts when prices drop
• Improve our service: We use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our pricing algorithms
• Market research: We analyze anonymous, aggregated usage patterns to understand cruise demand trends
• Account management: We use your email to manage your account and send price alerts you've requested

13.4 Extension Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share data in these circumstances:

• Service providers: We use Supabase for authentication and database services. They process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Aggregated market data: We may share anonymous, aggregated cruise market insights (such as demand trends and pricing patterns) with business partners. This data contains no personal information and cannot be used to identify individual users.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

13.5 Extension Data Storage and Security

• Authentication tokens are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API
• Server-side data is stored in secure, encrypted databases
• We use HTTPS for all data transmission

13.6 Browser Extension Permissions

Our extension requests these permissions:

• Access to cruise websites: To read cruise listings and display deal scores
• Storage: To save your preferences and authentication locally
• Active tab: To interact with the current cruise booking page

We only access data on the specific cruise booking websites listed in our extension, not your general browsing activity.

13.7 Uninstalling the Extension

You can remove the extension at any time. Local data stored by the extension will be deleted automatically when you uninstall.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us:

• 📧 hello@allaboarddeals.com
• 🌐 https://www.allaboarddeals.com