Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Overview

OceansAfoot is a personal travel publication operated by the author under the pen name Mustravel. This website exists to publish firsthand travel documentation and related photography.

OceansAfoot does not require user accounts, allow public comments, or collect personal information through forms or registrations.

This policy explains the limited information that may be processed when you visit the site and how it is handled.

2. Information Automatically Collected

Like most websites, OceansAfoot is hosted by a third-party provider (Nexcess). When you visit the site, standard technical information may be automatically logged, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Date and time of visit
Pages accessed

This data supports security monitoring, server performance, and technical troubleshooting.

OceansAfoot does not access, profile, sell, or analyze this information for commercial purposes.

3. Cookies

OceansAfoot uses only essential (necessary) cookies required for:

Website functionality
Performance caching
Security
Storing your cookie consent preferences

No analytics, advertising, marketing, or tracking cookies are used.

For additional details, please refer to the separate Cookie Policy page.

4. Email Contact

The website provides a contact email address for correspondence. If you choose to email OceansAfoot:

Your email address and any information you provide will be visible in the email communication.
Emails are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Your information will not be sold, shared, or used for marketing purposes.

OceansAfoot does not operate mailing lists or promotional newsletters.

5. Third-Party Links

Articles may contain links to external websites, cruise lines, tour providers, or travel-related services.

OceansAfoot is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party site they visit.

OceansAfoot maintains separate social media accounts (such as Facebook and Instagram). These platforms operate independently under their own privacy policies. This website does not embed social media tracking tools or plugins.

OceansAfoot does not:

Sell personal data
Share personal data with marketing partners
Use advertising networks
Profile visitors
Engage in behavioral tracking

Any limited technical data processed by hosting providers remains subject to their privacy and security practices.

8. Data Retention

OceansAfoot does not maintain user databases or store personal accounts.

Technical logs are retained by the hosting provider according to their operational policies. Email correspondence is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for communication purposes.

9. International Visitors

OceansAfoot is operated from the United States. Visitors from other jurisdictions access the website at their own discretion. No targeted data collection or jurisdiction-specific profiling is performed.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in site functionality or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.