Last updated: September 8, 2026
1. About This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how StepLantern (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://steplantern.com.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the website.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us by email. This may include your email address, name, message, and any other information you choose to provide.
Please do not send sensitive personal, financial, medical, or confidential information through email.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit StepLantern, certain technical information may be processed automatically by our hosting provider and analytics services. This may include:
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and interactions
- Approximate geographic location
- Date and time of access
- Internet Protocol address and server log information
We use this information to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website.
3. Cookies and Consent
StepLantern uses cookies and similar technologies for necessary website functions and, with your consent where required, analytics and other optional purposes.
Our consent banner provides the following categories:
- Necessary
- Functional
- Analytics
- Performance
- Advertisement
Necessary cookies may operate without consent because they support essential functions, including remembering your cookie preferences. Optional cookies are controlled according to the choices you make through the cookie banner.
You may reject optional cookies, customize your preferences, or change your decision later by using the consent preferences icon displayed on the website.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, implemented through Site Kit by Google, to understand how visitors use StepLantern. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, session activity, device and browser information, traffic sources, and approximate location.
Analytics data helps us understand site performance and improve our content. Where consent is required, analytics storage is controlled through our consent management system and Google Consent Mode.
Google processes Analytics information under its own privacy terms. You can learn more 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. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain StepLantern
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Improve content, usability, and performance
- Protect the website against abuse, fraud, and security threats
- Respond to questions, corrections, and feedback
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We do not use information submitted by email for unrelated marketing without permission.
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be processed by service providers that help us operate and measure the website, including:
- Our WordPress hosting and infrastructure providers
- Google Analytics and Site Kit by Google
- Cookie consent and security-related WordPress plugins
We may also disclose information when required by law, necessary to protect our legal rights, or needed to investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
If advertising or affiliate services are introduced in the future, this policy and the relevant disclosures will be updated accordingly.
7. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Email correspondence may be retained while needed to respond to an inquiry, maintain appropriate records, or resolve a dispute. Analytics and server-log retention periods are determined by our service settings and the policies of the relevant service providers.
8. International Data Transfers
StepLantern is operated from South Korea and uses service providers that may process information in other countries. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your location.
Where required, service providers use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to personal information
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request a copy of certain information
- Submit a complaint to an appropriate data protection authority
To make a privacy request, contact us at contact@steplantern.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
You can change cookie choices at any time through the consent preferences icon on the website.
10. Children’s Privacy
StepLantern is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can review and delete it where appropriate.
11. External Links
Our website may link to third-party websites. We do not control the privacy or security practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, technologies, or legal obligations change. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
StepLantern Editorial Team
Email: contact@steplantern.com
Website: https://steplantern.com