Last updated: September 8, 2026
1. About This Cookie Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how StepLantern (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://steplantern.com.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website, and support other features.
Some cookies are placed directly by StepLantern, while others may be placed by third-party services used on the website.
3. Types of Cookie We Use
Our consent management system organizes cookies into the following categories:
Necessary
Necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They may support security, basic website operation, and the storage of your cookie consent preferences.
These cookies cannot generally be disabled through our consent tool because the website may not function correctly without them.
Functional
Functional cookies may support additional website features and remember choices you make. If these cookies are disabled, some features may not operate as intended.
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with StepLantern. They may collect information such as pages visited, session activity, traffic sources, device and browser information, and approximate geographic location.
We use Google Analytics through Site Kit by Google for this purpose. Where consent is required, analytics storage is controlled according to your cookie choices.
Performance
Performance cookies help us measure and improve the performance, usability, and reliability of the website.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies may be used to deliver or measure advertising and to make advertisements more relevant to visitors.
StepLantern does not currently display third-party advertising. If advertising services are introduced, this policy and our Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate.
4. Google Analytics
StepLantern uses Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve our content.
Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to process information about how visitors use the website. Where required, these technologies are activated according to the choices made through our consent banner and Google Consent Mode.
You can learn more about Google’s privacy practices at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
You may also use Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit StepLantern, a consent banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies
- Customize your preferences
You may change or withdraw your choices at any time by selecting the consent preferences icon displayed in the bottom-left corner of the website.
Necessary cookies may remain active because they are required to remember your consent choice and provide essential website functions.
You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods.
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted through your browser settings.
The duration of individual cookies depends on their purpose and the settings of the service that provides them.
7. Third-Party Services
Third-party services used by StepLantern may set or process cookies according to their own policies. These services currently include:
- Google Analytics and Site Kit by Google
- CookieYes for cookie consent management
- WordPress hosting, security, and website infrastructure services
We do not control the cookies or privacy practices of third-party websites that may be linked from StepLantern.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy when our website features, service providers, or legal obligations change.
The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact
For questions about this Cookies Policy or your cookie preferences, contact:
StepLantern Editorial Team
Email: contact@steplantern.com
Website: https://steplantern.com