Privacy Policy
How The Kranken collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: 2026 · Website: thekranken.com
SMS Messaging Terms
The Kranken respects your privacy. By opting into our SMS messaging service, you agree to the following terms regarding how we handle your data.
Data Collection
We collect your name, email address, mailing address, and mobile phone number when you sign up for SMS updates. This information is collected via the website contact form, email, or third-party reservation systems.
Data Usage
We use your data solely for sending updates and reminders related to our products or services.
Data Security
We protect your data with secure storage measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Data Retention
We retain your information as long as you are subscribed to our SMS service. You may request deletion at any time.
Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier may charge fees for sending or receiving text messages, especially if you do not have an unlimited texting or data plan. Messages are recurring and message frequency varies.
Opt-Out
You can opt out of the SMS list at any time by texting or replying STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE to support@thekranken.com or (855) 525-7265. After unsubscribing, you will receive a final SMS to confirm and we will remove your number from our list within 24 hours.
You can send HELP for additional assistance and you will receive a text including our phone number, email, and website.
Non-Sharing
We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. The Kranken will not sell, rent, or share collected mobile numbers.
For help, contact Christian Egli at (855) 525-7265 or support@thekranken.com.
Who We Are
Our website address is https://www.thekranken.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor's IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at automattic.com/privacy. After approval, your profile picture may be visible in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select "Remember Me," your login will persist for two weeks.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited that website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically.
For users that register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Questions about this policy? Contact us at support@thekranken.com or (855) 525-7265.