Lauren’s Lighthouse, found at https://laurenslighthouse.com (“Website”), is governed by the following Privacy Policy.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personal information we may collect, how it is used, and your rights related to that information. This Privacy Policy applies only to this Website.
This Website may be compensated through advertising, affiliate programs, or other partnerships. Any references to third-party products, services, or websites are subject to change without notice. Please conduct your own research before participating in any third-party offers.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Voluntarily Submit
We may collect personal information such as your name or email address when you voluntarily submit it to the Website (for example, leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form).
Automatically-Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use to access the Website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and dates/times of access. We may also collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as links clicked.
Some of this data may be aggregated or anonymized; however, certain identifiers (such as IP address or cookie identifiers) may still be considered personal information under applicable laws.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to store visitor preferences, customize content, and analyze Website performance. Cookies may be set by us or by third-party services such as analytics or advertising providers.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website
- To send newsletters or promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)
- To respond to comments or inquiries
- To track and measure Website performance and advertising effectiveness
- To provide user support
- To send administrative communications (e.g., updates, security alerts)
- To protect against unauthorized or illegal activity
THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.
We also use third-party service providers to operate the Website, including analytics providers, email marketing platforms, and advertising partners. These providers may collect, use, or process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use cookies, as noted above. CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Website for the purposes of placing advertising on the Website, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement/
Current third-party providers include:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- MailChimp (email marketing and newsletters)
- Raptive (advertising services)
These third parties may collect information such as your IP address, cookie identifiers, and browsing activity.
SALE OR SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense of exchanging it for money. However, we may share certain information with third-party partners, such as advertising networks and analytics providers, which may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under applicable laws, including California law.
You may have the right to opt out of such sharing. See the “Your Privacy Rights” section below for more information.
Business Transfers
We may disclose or transfer personal information in connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy.
Anonymous Data
We may use aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you to improve the Website, analyze trends, or support advertising and marketing efforts.
Publicly Visible Information
If you leave a comment, certain information (such as your name, avatar, or website) may be publicly visible. Your email address will never be publicly displayed.
Advertising
Display Ads
We may use third-party advertising companies, including Raptive, to serve advertisements. These companies may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide personalized advertising.
Retargeting Ads
We may engage in remarketing with third-party companies such as Google or Meta (Facebook/Instagram), which use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to the Website.
Affiliate Marketing
The Website participates in affiliate marketing programs, which use tracking links and cookies to track referrals and commissions.
These may include:
- Travelpayouts
- Stay22
- GetYourGuide
We may earn a commission if you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use tracking technologies (such as pixels) to monitor engagement, including whether emails are opened or links are clicked. This helps improve future content and marketing efforts.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at lauren@laurenslighthouse.com.
Email Opt-Out
You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link provided in each email.
Sensitive Personal Information
You should not submit sensitive personal information (e.g., government IDs, health data, political or religious information). If you do, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Information
The Website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
CONTACT
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
lauren@laurenslighthouse.com
Last updated: May 4, 2026.