Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Welcome to ROUTE IMPACT, available at https://shiprouteinsight.com.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, processed and shared when you visit our website.
ROUTE IMPACT provides information about maritime trade, global shipping chokepoints, historical vessel traffic and commodity markets.
1. Information We Collect
Visitors can browse ROUTE IMPACT without creating an account.
When you use the website, hosting providers and third-party services may process technical information including:
- IP addresses and approximate location
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and referring websites
- Device and connection information
- Website performance and loading times
- Cookie identifiers or similar technologies used by third parties
If you contact us by email, we may process your email address, message and any information you voluntarily provide so we can respond.
2. Website Hosting and Security
ROUTE IMPACT uses Cloudflare for website hosting, content delivery and security.
Cloudflare may process technical request information to deliver website content, protect against malicious traffic and maintain service reliability.
More information is available in Cloudflare's Privacy Policy .
3. Website Analytics
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to understand website traffic and performance.
This service helps us understand page views, visitor trends, referral sources and website loading performance.
Cloudflare describes its Web Analytics service as privacy-focused and designed without collecting or using visitors' personal data.
Our analytics configuration may change as the website develops. Material changes will be reflected in this policy.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
ROUTE IMPACT has applied to participate in Google AdSense, an advertising programme provided by Google.
Google advertising code may be present while the website is undergoing verification and review. Advertisements may be displayed if our website is approved and advertising is enabled.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses and other identifiers to provide and measure advertisements.
Google and its advertising partners may use advertising cookies to serve ads based on previous visits to this website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to show advertising based on users' interests and browsing activity, subject to applicable settings and consent requirements.
Visitors can manage personalised advertising through Google's My Ad Center .
Some third-party advertising vendors may offer additional opt-out options through YourAdChoices .
Learn more about how Google uses information from partner sites and apps .
5. Cookies and Your Choices
Cookies and similar technologies may be used by advertising providers, embedded content services and other third parties.
Depending on your location and applicable legal requirements, you may be presented with a consent message allowing you to accept, reject or manage certain uses of your information.
You can also use your browser settings to manage or delete cookies. Disabling certain browser features may affect third-party content or advertising.
6. Third-Party Data and Embedded Content
ROUTE IMPACT uses third-party resources to provide its interactive dashboard.
- IMF PortWatch for historical maritime traffic information.
- TradingView for embedded commodity market price charts.
- Mapping providers, including CARTO and Leaflet-related resources, for interactive maps.
- External content delivery networks for website libraries and scripts.
These services may receive technical information when their content is requested by your browser.
External providers operate according to their own privacy policies and applicable terms.
You can review TradingView's Privacy Policy .
7. How Information Is Used
Information processed through the website and its service providers may be used to:
- Deliver website content and features
- Maintain website security and reliability
- Understand website usage and performance
- Display and measure advertising, where enabled
- Respond to enquiries and privacy requests
8. International Data Processing
ROUTE IMPACT is operated from New Zealand and uses services that may process information in other countries.
Such processing is subject to applicable privacy requirements and the practices of the relevant service providers.
9. Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to or correction of personal information, or to exercise other applicable privacy rights.
To make a privacy enquiry or request, contact us using the email address below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as ROUTE IMPACT develops, including when new advertising, analytics or website services are introduced.
The latest version will be published on this page with its updated date.
11. Contact for Privacy Enquiries
For privacy questions, access requests, corrections or other enquiries: