1. Overview & Data Controller
Lanterncuriv operates as an independent informational website. We respect the privacy of our website visitors and are committed to protecting personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - "GDPR") and applicable European privacy legislation.
2. What Data We Collect
Because Lanterncuriv is an informational publication, we collect minimal personal data:
- Voluntary Contact Information: Name and email address if you voluntarily submit a message through our editorial contact form.
- Technical & Log Data: Anonymized IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and aggregate device telemetry collected to maintain site security and optimize performance.
- Cookie Data: Basic functional and aggregate analytics preferences as described in our Cookie Policy.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process information on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): To respond to reader inquiries, protect site infrastructure against cyber threats, and understand aggregated reading trends.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): For any non-essential analytics cookies, which you can accept or decline via our cookie banner.
4. Third-Party Services & Transfers
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may use privacy-compliant technical service providers (such as hosting networks and content delivery networks) operating under standard data processing agreements within the European Economic Area (EEA) or under approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. Your Rights Under the GDPR
Under European data protection laws, you maintain the right to access, rectify, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].