Privacy Policy
Compliant with international standards
This Privacy Policy explains how aeriacruises.com, ÆRIA Cruises, and our associated platforms (including Substack) collect, use, protect, and process your personal information when you use this website (“the Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of the Site.
We take the protection of your personal data very seriously and are transparent about how it is used.
1. Data Controller
The person responsible for data collection and processing is:
ÆRIA Cruises (Yvan Junior Blanchette)
📩 info@aeriacruises.com
📍 Québec, Canada
Although our business is based in Canada, we apply high standards of data protection for all users, regardless of their country of residence.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Personal data you provide voluntarily
When using certain features of the Site, we may collect:
• your name
• your email address
• travel-related information submitted through a form
• the content of your messages (comments, forms, newsletter replies)
This data is collected only when you voluntarily provide it.
2.2 Data collected automatically
When you browse the Site, some technical information may be recorded, such as:
• IP address
• browser and device type
• pages visited
• time spent on the Site
• referral source (search engine, external link, etc.)
• interactions (clicks, links followed)
This information is used strictly to analyze Site usage and improve performance.
2.3 Cookies and similar technologies
The Site uses cookies for:
• core Site functionality
• traffic analysis
• affiliate link tracking
• personalized navigation
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features may be limited.
3. Purposes of Data Use
We use your personal information to:
• ensure proper Site functionality
• respond to your messages or inquiries
• send the newsletter to subscribers
• analyze Site performance
• manage affiliate links
• prevent abusive or unauthorized use of the Site
• comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Data Use
Depending on the situation, your data may be used because:
• you gave consent (newsletter, forms, cookies)
• it is necessary to respond to your request
• it supports the legitimate operation of the Site
• the law requires us to maintain certain technical or retention obligations
You may withdraw your consent at any time when applicable.
5. Data Sharing
We never sell your personal data.
It may be shared with:
5.1 Essential service providers
• Substack – newsletter management
• Google Analytics – traffic analysis (anonymized technical data)
• Hosting providers – site storage and security
These providers handle your data according to their own privacy policies.
5.2 Legal compliance
We may disclose certain data if required by law.
5.3 Anonymized data
We may share non-identifiable statistics (e.g., number of visitors, most-viewed pages).
5.4 Public information
If the Site allows comments, your name and profile image (e.g., Gravatar) may be publicly visible.
6. External Links and Affiliate Links
The Site may contain links to:
• cruise providers
• travel suppliers
• booking platforms
• affiliate programs (e.g., Venture Ashore, Viator, GetYourGuide)
Some links are affiliate links that may generate a small commission for us at no extra cost to you.
External sites have their own policies and practices, which we do not control.
7. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
• we store your name and email address
• you receive articles, cruise guides, travel insights, and content related to our activities
• every email includes an unsubscribe link
• internal tools may track email opens or link clicks (internal analysis only)
Your data is never shared with other companies.
8. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
You may request at any time:
• access to your data
• correction of your data
• deletion of your data
• suspension or limitation of processing
• objection to certain uses
• withdrawal of consent (newsletter, forms)
To exercise your rights:
📩 contact@aeriacruises.com
9. Protection of Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.
If a parent identifies the presence of a minor’s data, we will delete it upon request.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
• secure HTTPS browsing
• restricted access to personal data
• security tools provided by hosting and service providers
While no method is completely infallible, we take all reasonable precautions to safeguard your data.
11. International Data Transfer
Depending on the services used (hosting, Substack, Analytics), technical data may be processed in Canada, the United States, or Europe.
We select only reputable partners with strong data-protection standards.
12. Intellectual Property
All original content on the Site—text, guides, photos, logos—is the property of ÆRIA Cruises, unless otherwise indicated.
You may share links, but:
• no full reproduction
• no commercial distribution
• no republication without written permission
13. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect legal or technical changes.
The date of the most recent update will always appear below.
14. Contact
For any questions about this Policy or your personal data:
📩 info@aeriacruises.com
🌐 www.aeriacruises.com
Last updated: November 29, 2025