This Privacy Policy describes how The Ship Journal ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- First name
- Email address
- Any additional information you choose to share in communications with us
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral sources
- Basic analytics data
1.3 Newsletter Analytics
For our newsletter service, we collect:
- Email open rates
- Click-through rates
- Subscription preferences
- Engagement metrics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Deliver our weekly newsletter
- Improve our content curation
- Analyze and enhance user experience
- Communicate service updates
- Respond to your inquiries
- Maintain service security
- Generate anonymous usage statistics
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3.2 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in:
- Newsletter delivery (e.g., email service providers)
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Analytics services
- Security and fraud prevention
Current Service Providers
- kit.com
- posthog.com
- cloudflare.com
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities.
4. Data Security
4.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security assessments
- Limited staff access to personal data
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
6. Cookie Policy
6.1 Essential Cookies
We use essential cookies to:
- Maintain basic site functionality
- Remember your preferences
- Ensure service security
6.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to:
- Understand how our site is used
- Improve our content and services
- Measure newsletter performance
7. Third-Party Content and Links
7.1 External Links
Our service includes links to external websites and content. This Privacy Policy does not cover third-party sites or services.
7.2 RSS and Aggregated Content
When we implement RSS and community features, we will:
- Only collect necessary engagement data
- Respect source privacy policies
- Maintain user anonymity where appropriate
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on our site
- Sending an email notification to subscribers
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as:
- Your subscription is active
- Required to provide our services
- Necessary for legal compliance
- Needed for legitimate business purposes
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
[email protected]
13. Your Rights Under GDPR (For EU Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR, including:
- Right to data portability
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to file a complaint with supervisory authorities
14. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA, including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 12, 2025. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.