Legal Notice
This Cookie Policy explains how Shipboard Stories uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, shipboardstories.com. We aim to be transparent about the data we collect and how it enhances your reading experience.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you interact with content, and improve your overall experience. Think of them as tiny notes left by the website that allow it to recognise you when you return.
They are stored by your web browser and can be either session cookies, which are deleted when you close the browser, or persistent cookies, which remain for a set period. Similar technologies include local storage and web beacons, which serve comparable functions.
We use cookies to remember your preferences, such as font size or dark mode, so that each visit feels tailored to your taste. Preference cookies store settings like language or display options. They help maintain a consistent experience across multiple pages and do not track your activity on other websites.
Analytics cookies help us see which stories resonate most with readers, allowing us to focus on the long-form cruise journalism you enjoy. We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools that aggregate data anonymously. This information helps us improve navigation and content discovery, and we do not use cookies to build individual profiles for advertising.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly and securely, such as those that help prevent fraudulent activity or remember your cookie consent choice. Essential cookies are necessary for core site functionality, do not require consent under most privacy laws, and are typically session-based.
We use the following categories of cookies: essential, functional, analytics, and third-party. Each serves a distinct purpose and is described below.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for site navigation and security. These cookies enable core functionality such as page loading and consent management. |
| Functional | Remember your preferences and settings, such as display choices, so the site feels consistent across visits. |
| Analytics | Help us understand aggregate usage patterns, such as which stories are read most often, without identifying individual readers. |
| Third-party | May be set by embedded content or external services, such as social media sharing buttons, when you interact with those features. |
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Instructions vary by browser; below is general guidance for the most common options.
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some website features. You can also use private or incognito browsing modes to limit cookie storage.
If you prefer not to be included in our analytics data, you can use browser extensions or privacy tools to block analytics cookies. We respect your choice and do not require analytics cookies for the site to function. Some analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms, and you can also clear cookies manually at any time. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read our stories.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The effective date at the top of this page will always indicate the most recent revision.
Material changes will be highlighted on the website or via a notice. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. The current effective date is 7 September 2026.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please reach out to us. We value your privacy and are happy to clarify any points.
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