Privacy notice
Updated on 20 October 2026.
The short version
We hold four things about you, all of them to run your account. We never ask for your real name, home address, date of birth, phone number or any card or bank details.
Account data held on our server
| Data | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Shown on your pass and in games | Until you close the account |
| Email address | Signing you back in | Until you close the account |
| Hashed password | Checking your sign-in without storing the password itself | Until you close the account |
| Date you joined | Support and preventing misuse | Until you close the account |
We rely on the lawful basis of contract to process this data.
Data kept only on your device
Your Play Credits balance, level, missions, travel pass, Player Care settings and cookie choice live in your browser’s own storage. They are not sent to us.
Google measurement, with consent
Only if you pick “Allow all” do Google Analytics and Google Ads tags record visits and whether our adverts lead people to play. If you choose otherwise, they run in Consent Mode without setting cookies or using advertising identifiers. The lawful basis here is your consent, which you can withdraw.
Who is responsible
the operator of lanternlinerail.com is the data controller for lanternlinerail.com. Write to [email protected] with any question.
What you can ask of us
You may ask to see, correct or delete your data, limit or object to how we use it, and withdraw consent whenever you wish. If you are unhappy with our answer, the Information Commissioner’s Office takes complaints at ico.org.uk.