Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Clinic Lantern ("Lantern," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on cliniclantern.com (the "Service").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, provide security features, and help website operators understand how their service is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Lantern uses a minimal set of cookies, limited to those strictly necessary for the Service to function. We do not use advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to operate and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication token (Supabase) — keeps you signed in and verifies your identity. Session / persistent.
- Session identifier (Supabase) — maintains your session state. Session.
- CSRF token (Lantern) — protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Session.
2.2 Stripe Payment Cookies
When you access payment-related pages, Stripe may set cookies necessary for secure payment processing and fraud prevention. These cookies are controlled by Stripe and are subject to Stripe's Cookie Policy (https://stripe.com/cookies-policy).
3. Browser Local Storage
In addition to cookies, Lantern uses your browser's local storage to store uploaded clinic data and application preferences. This is not a cookie — it is data stored entirely on your device that is never transmitted to our servers.
You can clear local storage at any time through:
- The "Clear All Data" button within the Service
- Your browser's settings (clearing site data for cliniclantern.com)
4. What We Do Not Use
Lantern does not use:
- Analytics or tracking cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels or cookies
- Any third-party cookies for marketing purposes
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete specific or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly (e.g., you may not be able to stay signed in).
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Clinic Lantern Email: support@cliniclantern.com Website: cliniclantern.com