Sailbud.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit sailbud.com.
1. Information we collect
When you use our free survey to receive a personalised packing list, we collect:
- Your first name and email address
- Your survey answers (cruise line, destination, experience level, concern)
- Which PDF guide was recommended to you
- Your approximate location (country, city, region) derived from your IP address
- The date and time of your submission
We also collect anonymous usage data through standard web server logs (page views, browser type, referring URL). We do not use cookies for tracking.
2. How we use your information
- To send you the free PDF packing list you requested
- To send occasional cruise planning tips and new guide alerts (you can unsubscribe any time)
- To understand which cruise lines and destinations are most popular among our users
- To improve the relevance of our content and tools
3. How we store your information
Survey submissions are stored securely in Supabase (a PostgreSQL database hosted on AWS). Form submissions are also stored in Netlify Forms. Both services operate with industry-standard security.
4. Third-party services
We use the following third-party services:
- Netlify — website hosting and form storage (netlify.com/privacy)
- Supabase — database (supabase.com/privacy)
- ip-api.com — IP geolocation to determine approximate visitor location
- Google AdSense — advertising (google.com/policies/privacy)
- Gumroad — PDF sales (gumroad.com/privacy)
5. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
6. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any email we send
To exercise these rights, contact us at our contact page.
7. Children's privacy
Sailbud.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact
For any privacy questions, please contact us.