|
Privacy Policy
This privacy statement discloses the privacy practices for http://www.ecruises.com.
Information Collection and Use
We use personally identifiable information about you to
improve our marketing and promotional efforts, to statistically analyze
site usage, to improve our content and product offerings and to customize
our site's content, layout, and services. We believe these uses allow
us to improve our site and better tailor it to meet our users' needs.
Ecruises.com is the sole owner of the information collected on our website.
We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different
from what is disclosed in this statement. We collect information from
our users at several different points on our website.
Registration
In order to purchase products offered through our website, a user must
first complete a registration form. As part of this Registration Form,
a user will be required to give their contact information (name, address,
phone number and email address), as well as financial information (a valid
credit card number and expiration date). This information is used for
billing purposes and to complete a transaction. If we have trouble processing
a transaction, this contact information is used to get in touch with the
user. It is optional for the user to provide demographic information (such
as income level and gender), and unique identifiers (such as social security
number), but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience
on our site. Whenever you provide sensitive information (for example,
a credit card number), we will take reasonable steps to protect it, such
as encrypting your card number. We will also take reasonable security
measures to protect your personal information in storage.
Cookies
To serve you faster and with better quality, we use "cookies"
technology. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a user's hard drive
containing information about the user. Usage of a cookie is in no way
linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Once
the user closes their browser, the cookie simply terminates. For instance,
by setting a cookie on our site, the user would not have to log in a password
more than once, thereby saving time while on our site. If a user rejects
the cookie, they may still use our site. Cookies can also enable us to
track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience
on our site.
Some of our business partners may use cookies on our site (for example,
advertisers, strategic partners). However, we have no access to or control
over these cookies.
Log Files
We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's
movement, and gather broad demographic information (e.g., age, income,
online shopping preferences) for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked
to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We will share aggregated demographic information with our partners and
advertisers. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify
any individual person.We use an outside financial institution to process
credit card payments. This institution does not retain, share, store or
use personally identifiable information for any secondary purposes. Additionally,
we will forward certain personally identifiable information (name, address)
to vendors (airlines, hotel, car rental company) from whom you have purchased
products or services and to companies who provide promotional offers (such
as a magazine subscription) to our clients.Except for the foregoing, we
will not share any personally identifiable information with any third
parties.
Links
Our website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are
not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage
you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy statements
of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information.
This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by ecruises.com
on this website.
Surveys & Contests
From time-to-time our site will request information from users via surveys
or contests conducted by us. Participation in these surveys or contests
is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or
not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact
information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information
(such as zip code, income level). Survey information will be used solely
for purposes of monitoring and/or improving the use and satisfaction of
this site.
Security
We are proud of our commitment to protecting your privacy online. We value
your trust in us and will work hard to earn your confidence so that you
can enthusiastically use our services and recommend us to friends and
family. When users submit sensitive information via the website, your
information is protected both online and off-line.
When our registration form asks users to enter sensitive information (such
as credit card number), that information is encrypted and is protected
with the best encryption software in the industry - SSL.
While we use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information online, we
also do everything in our power to protect user-information off-line.
All of our users' information, not just the sensitive information mentioned
above, is restricted in our offices. Only employees who need the information
to perform a specific job (for example, a customer service representative)
are granted access to personally identifiable information. Furthermore,
ALL employees are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices.
Every month, as well as any time new policies are added, our employees
are notified and/or reminded about the importance we place on privacy,
and what they can do to ensure our customers' information is protected.
Choice/Opt-out
Our users are given the opportunity to 'opt-out' of having their information
used for purposes not directly related to our site at the point where
we ask for the information. For example, our registration form has an
"opt-out" mechanism so users who utilize our services, but don't
want any marketing material, can keep their email address off of our lists.
Members who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional materials
may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying with "unsubscribe"
in the subject line in the email & email us at unsubscribe@ecruises.com
Users of our site
are always notified when their information is being collected by any outside
parties. We do this so our users can make an informed choice as to whether
they should proceed with services that require an outside party, or not.
Notification of Changes
Due to the rapidly evolving technologies on the Internet, we may occasionally
revise or update this policy. All revisions will be posted to this site.
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes
on our Homepage so our users are always aware of what information we collect,
how we use it, and under circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If at
any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner
different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will notify
users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not
we use their information in this different manner. We will use information
in accordance with the privacy policy under which the information was
collected.
How to Contact Us
We welcome comments and questions on this policy. We are dedicated to
protecting your personal information, and will make every reasonable effort
to keep that information secure. Should you have any questions, concerns
or comments regarding our privacy policy, send an e-mail to us at support@ecruises.com
|