Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Lantern. We respect your privacy and believe clarity builds trust. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we aim to protect it when you use Lantern.

Development status

Lantern is currently in active development and exploration. Features may change over time, including being added, refined, or removed, as we continue to learn what users find most helpful and as we test what our technology can support responsibly.

The version of Lantern you see today reflects ongoing experimentation and learning. As we gather feedback and insight, the product experience may evolve in ways that differ from early descriptions or examples.

If you choose to join the waitlist, we may retain the information you provide, such as your email address, even if Lantern does not ultimately launch as a long-term commercial product.

Information we collect

Information you provide

• Email address when you join the Lantern waitlist
• Any additional information you choose to share through forms or direct communication

Automatically collected information

• Basic usage data, such as pages visited or time spent on the site
• Device and browser information, such as browser type or operating system

We aim to keep analytics lightweight and intentional. If our approach changes, this policy will be updated.

How we use your information

We use collected information to:

• Share updates about Lantern and potential releases
• Improve the site experience and clarity
• Understand what features or content are most helpful, so we can focus our efforts thoughtfully

We do not sell your data.

Third-party services

Lantern relies on a small number of third-party tools to function smoothly. These may include:

• Airtable for waitlist collection and form submissions
• PostHog for privacy-focused analytics and product insight

These services operate under their own privacy policies and may process information according to their terms.

Data security

We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your information. That said, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

Data retention

We may retain waitlist and related information for as long as it remains useful for the purposes outlined above, including if Lantern does not proceed to a full launch.

Cookies and tracking

Lantern may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic functionality and understand general usage. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.