Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed onto your device when you access our website. They serve to make the site function correctly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyze how the website performs so we understand what works and where improvements are needed. Furthermore, we may use local storage, a similar web technology, to remember your preferences without burdening server requests.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Our website utilizes three primary categories of cookies:
| Category | Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | lanterns_session |
Session | Maintains your user state across page requests. Strictly necessary. |
| Functional | lanterns_cookie_consent |
1 Year | Stores your agreement or rejection to our cookie banner so it does not reappear. Stored in localStorage. |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid |
2 Years / 24 Hours | Used to distinguish users and analyze site traffic patterns asynchronously. Placed only with explicit consent. |
3. Managing and Opting Out
You possess the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the banner presented upon your initial visit. If you wish to change these settings, you may clear your browser's cache and local storage to trigger the banner again.
Additionally, you can configure your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies outright. Instructions for doing this vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking.
Please note that if you choose to reject essential cookies, some structural functionality of our website may be impaired.