Cookie Policy

Effective date: 09-09-2025

Website: www.ourlanterns.com

Controller/Operator: Lantern AI

Contact: support@ourlanterns.com

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") include pixels, local storage, SDKs (for apps), and tags.

2) Who is responsible for cookies on this site?

Lantern AI is the controller for cookie-related processing carried out on this website. Some cookies are set by third parties; those parties are controllers for their own uses.

3) How we use cookies (purposes)

  • Provide the site and its core features (e.g., page navigation, security, session management).
  • Measure and improve performance (e.g., analytics and diagnostics).
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, login).
  • Personalize content and marketing (e.g., show relevant content/ads on our site or others).
  • Enable social media features (e.g., share buttons, embedded content).

Legal bases:

  • EU/UK: Strictly necessary cookies rely on legitimate interests or necessary for a service; all others rely on your consent.
  • U.S. state laws (e.g., CA/CO/CT/VA/UT): Advertising/Targeting may be considered "sale" or "sharing" / "targeted advertising." You can opt out (see Section 7).
  • Hong Kong & other jurisdictions: We provide clear notice and obtain consent where required.
  • Mainland China (PIPL): We seek separate consent where cookies process personal information for personalized ads or cross-site tracking.

4) Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary

Required for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Performance/Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site.

Functionality

Remember choices you make to personalize your experience.

Advertising/Targeting

May be used by us or our partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content/ads.

Social Media

Set by social platforms to enable sharing and measure engagement.

5) Cookies we use

NameProviderPurposeTypeDuration
_cf_bmCloudflareBot management / securityStrictly necessary30 minutes
_gaGoogle AnalyticsSite usage analyticsPerformance/Analytics13 months (EU/UK), 24 months (elsewhere)
_gidGoogle AnalyticsSession analyticsPerformance/Analytics24 hours
_gcl_auGoogle AdsAd conversion measurementAdvertising/Targeting90 days
_fbpMetaAd delivery and retargetingAdvertising/Targeting90 days
localeFirst-partyRemember language/regionFunctionality12 months

6) How to manage your cookies

  • Preference Center: You can set or change your preferences at any time via Cookie Settings (link or button on our site).
  • Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions are typically under "Help" or "Privacy" in your browser.
  • Analytics opt-outs: Some providers offer their own opt-outs (e.g., Google's Ads Settings/Analytics opt-out add-ons).
  • Withdrawing consent: If you previously consented, you may withdraw it anytime via Cookie Settings. Your withdrawal won't affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

7) "Sale," "Sharing," targeted ads & Global Privacy Control (US)

In certain U.S. states, some third-party advertising/analytics cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" or "targeted advertising." You can opt out via "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" / "Opt Out of Targeted Advertising" (links on our site or within Cookie Settings). We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out where required. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will apply it to the device/browser used.

8) Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are set by partners who provide services to us (e.g., analytics, ad networks, social media). These third parties may use information collected via cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies for details.

9) International data transfers

When cookies are read or data is sent to our service providers, information may be transferred to countries outside your own (including where data protection laws may differ). We use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) where required by law.

10) Retention

Cookies operate for their stated Duration (see table). Associated personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose collected and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11) Children

Our site is not intended for children under the minimum age required by applicable law. We do not knowingly place or use cookies to profile children.

12) Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" at the top indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be highlighted on this page and/or via the cookie banner.

13) Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your choices, contact:

Email: support@ourlanterns.com

Address: Unit 314C, InnoCentre, KLT, Hong Kong