Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how aeriacruises.com, ÆRIA Cruises, and our associated platforms use cookies and similar technologies when you visit this website (“the Site”).

By continuing to browse the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You may change your preferences at any time in your browser settings.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file automatically stored by your browser when you visit a website.
Cookies allow the Site to:

• recognize your device
• ensure proper Site functionality
• analyze traffic
• remember your preferences
• personalize your experience
• manage affiliate links

Cookies do not directly identify you, but they store technical information necessary or helpful for your navigation.

2. Types of cookies used on this Site

We use several categories of cookies.

2.1 Essential cookies

These are required to:

• display pages correctly
• ensure security
• use forms
• manage user sessions

Without these cookies, the Site may not function properly.

2.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies measure Site usage to help us improve it.

They may include:

Google Analytics

• pages viewed
• visit duration
• traffic source
• general interactions

Data is anonymized whenever possible.
These cookies help us understand what works well and optimize our content.

2.3 Functional cookies

These allow the Site to:

• remember your preferences (language, navigation)
• improve user comfort
• personalize how certain content is displayed

2.4 Affiliate cookies

When you click on certain recommended links (e.g., excursions, travel tools, bookings), a cookie may be placed to:

• recognize that a purchase originated from our site
• allow the provider to pay a commission (at no cost to you)

These cookies do not collect personal information.

2.5 Marketing and advertising cookies

Some Site sections may display content from third-party platforms.
These platforms may use cookies to:

• tailor advertising content
• measure campaign performance
• avoid repeated ads

You may limit these cookies in your browser settings or with specific tools (see section 6).

3. Technologies similar to cookies

We may also use:

• web beacons: to measure email openings
• tracking tags: to analyze certain actions on the Site
• tag scripts: to integrate third-party tools (forms, analytics, widgets)

These technologies follow the same principles as cookies.

4. Third-party cookies

Some Site features may rely on external services such as:

• Substack (newsletters, subscription management)
• Google Analytics (statistics)
• Affiliate platforms (Viator, GetYourGuide, Venture Ashore, etc.)
• Multimedia hosting services
• Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)

These services may install their own cookies.
We do not control third-party cookies.

Each service follows its own privacy and cookie policies.

5. How to manage or delete cookies

You may, at any time:

• refuse certain cookies
• delete existing cookies
• block cookies in your browser
• receive alerts before a cookie is installed

Instructions vary depending on your browser:

Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies

Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Edge
Settings → Privacy, Search and Services

Mobile (iOS / Android)
System Settings → Privacy → Tracking or Cookies

Blocking some cookies may limit certain Site features.

6. Opting out of advertising cookies

You can also manage marketing cookies through:

• https://optout.aboutads.info
• https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
• https://optout.networkadvertising.org

These tools allow you to opt out of certain advertising networks.

7. Cookie retention

Cookies used on this Site may be:

• temporary (deleted when you close your browser)
• persistent (stored for a limited period to improve your browsing experience)

Retention duration depends on the type of cookie and the third-party service used.

We do not store any personal data in cookies.

8. Updates to this policy

This policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or functional changes.
The most recent version will always be displayed on this page.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

9. Contact

For any questions related to cookies or privacy:

📩 contact@aeriacruises.com
🌐 www.aeriacruises.com