Cookies are small text files that the websites visited send to you and store on your computer or mobile device, and which will be returned to these same websites on each new visit. Thanks to these cookies, the website remembers your actions and preferences (for example connection data, preferred language, font dimensions, other display settings, etc.) so that you do not have to need to specify them again when you return to the website.

Cookies are used for electronic authentication, session tracking and the storage of information on the activities of users visiting the website. They may also contain a unique identifier allowing a system to monitor your browsing activities on the website, for statistical or advertising purposes. When browsing a website, you may also receive cookies from websites or web servers other than the website being visited (i.e., “third-party cookies”).

There are various types of cookies, depending on their characteristics and functions, which may be stored on your computer for different periods of time: “session cookies”, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, and “persistent cookies”, which will remain on your device until their pre-set expiration period passes.

According to the law which may be applicable to you, your consent may not always be necessary for cookies to be used on a website. In particular, “technical cookies” – i.e., cookies which are only used to send messages through an electronic communications network, or which are needed to provide services you request – typically do not require this consent. This includes browsing or session cookies (used to allow users to login) and function cookies (used to remember choices made by a user when accessing the website, such as language or products selected for purchase).

On the other hand, “profiling cookies” – i.e., cookies used to create profiles on users and to send advertising messages in line with the preferences revealed by users while browsing websites – typically require specific consent from users, although this may vary according to the applicable law.

The website uses the following types of cookies:

  • Technical cookies, which are strictly necessary for the website’s operation, and/or to allow you to use the website’s content and Services;
  • Analytics/performance cookies, which allow for the understanding of how users make use of the website, and to track traffic to and from the website.
  • Marketing/ profiling cookies, which are used to send advertisement content or to create profiles on users and to send advertising messages in line with the preferences revealed by users while browsing websites.

“Pixels” are small pieces of code embedded on a website that allows website owners and third parties to track user behavior and gather information about how users interact with the website. Pixels can track actions such as page views, clicks, and other related activities and are often used for personalized ads and website analytics.

We may use pixels on the Website to associate Personal Data with your device or IP address and to track and measure your engagement with the Website, our mobile apps, and/or personalized ads.

This website uses third-party analytics and tracking tools, including Google Analytics, Yahoo Analytics, and the Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel), to collect aggregated and/or pseudonymized information about users’ browsing behavior for statistical and marketing purposes. These tools help us show personalised ads and content, measure ad and content performance, generate audience insights, develop and improve services, store and/or access information on your device.

The use of these tools may involve the transfer of personal data to third countries, in particular to the United States, where the providers of these services are based.
With respect to Google LLC, Yahoo Inc., and Meta Platforms Inc., data transfers are carried out on the basis of the European Commission’s Adequacy Decision of 10 July 2023, adopted under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

In cases where the recipient is not covered by an adequacy decision, the data controller ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the adoption of the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

You can find the full list of all cookies installed on your device based on your country at the following link under section number 7.

Links to Other Websites

We may provide links to third-party websites or resources, or third-party information referencing or linking to third-party websites or resources. MSC Cruises has no control over such third-party websites and resources, and you acknowledge and agree that MSC Cruises is not responsible for the content or information contained therein. When you follow such a link, you are no longer protected by our Privacy Policy, and we encourage you to read the privacy statements or other disclaimers of such other parties. MSC Cruises is not responsible for the privacy or security practices or the content of external websites, services or products. By using MSC Cruises’ website to link to a third-party website, you agree and understand that MSC Cruises shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damages or losses caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of, or reliance on, MSC Cruises to link to a third-party website.