What data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor to ContainerCompass.
Last updated: January 2025. This policy applies to containercompass.com.
ContainerCompass (containercompass.com) is an independent website providing information about shipping containers. For privacy-related questions, you can contact us via the contact page.
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use ContainerCompass. This includes:
This data is aggregated and anonymized — we see trends across visitors, not data about individual people. We use this information to understand which content is most useful and to improve the site. We do not use analytics data to build individual profiles or for advertising targeting.
If you submit a message through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this data only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list or share your contact details with third parties.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. ContainerCompass uses the following cookies:
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use ContainerCompass, but it does mean your visit won't be counted in our analytics.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
ContainerCompass contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partner sites. When you click these links and visit a third-party site, that site's own privacy policy applies. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
Our affiliate relationships are disclosed on the affiliate disclosure page.
ContainerCompass is hosted on Hostinger. Hostinger may process certain technical data (such as server logs with IP addresses) as part of providing hosting services. Refer to Hostinger's privacy policy for details on how they handle this data.
Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months before automatic deletion. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and are deleted thereafter. We do not maintain a database of visitor personal data.
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data under laws such as the GDPR (European Union) or CCPA (California). These may include the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you.
Given that we collect minimal personal data (primarily anonymized analytics and contact form submissions), most requests can be addressed by:
ContainerCompass is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to this site, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
For privacy-related questions, corrections, or requests, please use the contact page.