Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how LanternHilltopCottage safeguards and handles your personal information.
Information We Collect
When you participate in LanternHilltopCottage's platform for exploring international cuisine and creative learning, we gather information that helps us provide a stronger educational experience. This includes details you share when creating an account, signing up for learning programs, or reaching out to our support team.
- Personal identification information such as name, email address, and contact details
- Educational preferences and cooking skill levels you indicate
- Learning progress data from our creativity programs
- Communication records when you contact our support team
- Technical details about your device and browser for optimizing the platform
We also collect anonymous usage analytics to understand how learners engage with our platform. This information helps us enhance course material and platform functionality without identifying individual users.
How We Use Your Information
Your data serves specific purposes that directly improve your learning experience on our platform. We process personal information to deliver educational content, monitor your progress through courses, and provide personalized recommendations for skill development.
We never sell your personal information to third parties. Your data stays within our educational ecosystem and trusted service providers who assist us in operating the platform.
Email communications include course updates, announcements about new programs, and educational resources related to international cuisine creativity. You can adjust these preferences or unsubscribe at any time via your account settings.
Data Storage and Security
We store your information on secure servers located in India, in compliance with local data protection regulations. Our technical team enforces multiple layers of security, including encryption, restricted access, and regular security audits.
- SSL encryption for all data transmission between your device and our servers
- Regular backup procedures to prevent data loss
- Access controls limiting who can view personal information
- Annual security assessments by independent cybersecurity professionals
Despite our safeguards, no online system is entirely free from security risks. We commit to notifying affected users within 72 hours if any data breach occurs that could compromise personal information.
Your Rights and Choices
Under Indian data protection laws and international privacy standards, you have several rights regarding your personal information. You can request access to all data we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate data, or request deletion of your account and related information.
To exercise these rights, contact our privacy team using the details below. We typically respond to data requests within 15 business days, though complex requests may take up to 30 days.
Deleting your account removes your profile, learning progress, and personal information from our active systems. We may, however, retain anonymized usage data for platform improvement purposes.
Sharing and Disclosure
We share personal information only in specific situations that support your educational experience or comply with legal requirements. This includes trusted service providers who help us deliver course content, process payments, or maintain our technical infrastructure.
- Educational content delivery partners who provide specialized cooking instruction materials
- Payment processors for handling course enrollment fees
- Cloud hosting providers who maintain our platform infrastructure
- Legal authorities when required by Indian law or valid court orders
All third-party partners sign agreements requiring them to protect your information to the same standards we maintain. They may only use your data for the specific services they provide to us.
Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and remember your preferences. These small files help us recognize returning users and offer personalized content recommendations based on your interests in international cuisine.
You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies might limit some platform features. We use session cookies that expire when you close your browser and persistent cookies that remember your preferences for future visits.
Children's Privacy
LanternHilltopCottage's educational programs are designed for learners aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 without verifiable parental consent. If we discover that a child under 16 has provided personal information, we will remove that information promptly.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information to us should contact our privacy team immediately for assistance with account removal or data deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via email and prominent notices on our website at least 30 days before they take effect.
Continued use of our platform after policy updates indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Privacy Questions or Concerns?
Contact our privacy team at [email protected]
Or write to us at: 5 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7930 1234
This privacy policy was last updated on January 20, 2026