Cookie Policy
Your privacy and browsing experience are important to us. This page explains how cookies are used on The Lighterhouse website and how you can control them.
Last updated: March 2026
ABOUT THE LIGHTERHOUSE
The Lighterhouse (“The Lighterhouse”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the website https://www.thelighterhouse.com and provides curated vintage luxury lighters and accessories to collectors worldwide.
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit our website, how they help us improve the service we provide, and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
OUR COOKIE POLICY
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to improve the experience of our visitors.
Like most websites, we log IP addresses and use cookies that allow us to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. These technologies help us operate the website efficiently, maintain security, and understand how our website is used.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool.
WHAT IS A COOKIE
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. For example, cookies can remember your language preferences, help maintain secure login sessions, or collect anonymous analytics about how visitors use a website.
Cookies are widely used to make websites function correctly and to provide insights that help website owners improve their services.
TYPES OF COOKIES
Cookies may be classified in several ways.
First-party cookies
These cookies are set directly by The Lighterhouse and are used to operate and maintain the website.
Third-party cookies
These cookies are set by external services that we use to support our website, such as analytics tools.
These services may recognise your device across multiple websites.
Session cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
Persistent cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a specified period or until they are manually deleted. These cookies allow websites to recognise returning visitors.
WHAT COOKIES WE USE
Our website uses the following categories of cookies.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
They enable core functionality such as:
• secure browsing
• shopping cart functionality
• order checkout
• remembering your cookie preferences
• protecting the website against misuse or attacks
Without these cookies the website cannot function properly.
Examples may include cookies used by WordPress and WooCommerce.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They allow us to collect information such as:
• the number of visitors to the site
• which pages are visited
• how visitors navigate the website
• how long visitors remain on certain pages
We use this information to improve the structure, performance, and content of the website.
Examples include analytics tools such as:
• Google Analytics
• Microsoft Clarity
These cookies are only placed when you provide consent.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to personalise advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
At present, The Lighterhouse does not actively use advertising cookies. However, marketing technologies may be introduced in the future for advertising or remarketing purposes.
These cookies would only be activated with your consent.
HOW TO CONTROL OR DELETE COOKIES
When you first visit our website you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose how cookies are used.
You can choose to:
• accept all cookies
• allow only necessary cookies
• customise your cookie preferences
You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or revisiting the cookie preferences settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
BROWSER CONTROLS
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.
You can usually find these settings in the “Preferences”, “Settings”, or “Privacy” sections of your browser.
You may also consult the following resources:
www.allaboutcookies.org
https://globalprivacycontrol.org
www.youronlinechoices.eu
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our website may rely on trusted third-party services to support analytics, website performance, and visitor insights.
These services may include:
Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
These providers may process certain data collected through cookies according to their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review their privacy documentation for more information on how they process personal data.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services.
When changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.
CONTACT
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:
The Lighterhouse
contact@thelightersouse.com