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Lantern Gazette (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website lanterngazette.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data in a transparent, lawful, and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our Website or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may provide personal information when you:
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Contact us via email or contact forms
- Submit corrections, tips, or feedback
- Engage with our content (such as comments or surveys, if enabled)
This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring and exit pages
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
This data helps us understand reader behaviour and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Deliver news content and newsletters you have requested
- Respond to enquiries, tips, and correction requests
- Improve site functionality, content quality, and user experience
- Monitor traffic and usage trends
- Protect against fraud, misuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Lantern Gazette does not sell or rent personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU Users)
Where UK GDPR applies, we process personal data based on:
- Consent – when you opt in to newsletters or communications
- Legitimate interests – to publish news, operate our platform, and improve our services
- Legal obligations – where processing is required by law
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure essential website functionality
- Analyse site traffic and reader engagement
- Improve performance and usability
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the Website function.
(Where applicable, additional details may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy.)
5. Sharing of Information
We may share limited personal data with trusted third parties, including:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics and performance measurement services
- Email distribution platforms used for newsletters
All third parties are required to handle personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights.
6. International Data Transfers
As Lantern Gazette serves readers globally, personal data may be processed outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used to ensure your data is protected in line with data protection legislation.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
(UK: Information Commissioner’s Office)
Requests regarding your rights can be sent using the contact details below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites. Lantern Gazette is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Children’s Privacy
Lantern Gazette does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be updated accordingly.
13. Contact Information
For questions or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
- General enquiries: contact@lanterngazette.com
- Editorial matters: media@lanterngazette.com
- Corrections: correction@lanterngazette.com
- Confidential tips: tips@lanterngazette.com
Lantern Gazette
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