Cookie Policy

Last updated: 6 May 2026

Applies to: lucentstar.ai

This Cookie Policy explains how LucentStar AI uses cookies on lucentstar.ai (our marketing website) and in the LucentStar AI application. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are not harmful.

2. Cookies We Currently Use

The following table sets out the specific cookies used on lucentstar.ai and in the LucentStar AI application:

Cookie name

Purpose

Duration

Category

connect.sid

Session authentication — maintains your logged-in state in LucentStar AI

7 days (or until logout)

Strictly necessary

cookie_consent

Records your cookie consent preferences

12 months

Strictly necessary

We do not currently use analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies. This policy will be updated if we add such tools in the future. Any non-essential cookies will only be set with your prior consent.

3. Cookie Categories

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website and LucentStar AI application to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in. No consent is required for these cookies under PECR.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies (not currently in use)

We do not currently use performance or analytics cookies. If we introduce tools such as Google Analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent via our cookie banner before setting any such cookies.

3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies (not currently in use)

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce tools such as LinkedIn Insight Tag or Meta Pixel in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

4. Cookies Inside the LucentStar AI App

When you use the LucentStar AI application as an authenticated user, a session cookie (connect.sid) is used to maintain your logged-in state. This is strictly necessary for the application to function. No consent is required. No analytics or tracking cookies are set within the authenticated application.

5. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit lucentstar.ai, a cookie banner will request your consent to any non-essential cookies. You may:

Accept all cookies

Reject non-essential cookies

Customise your preferences by category

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.

5.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or certain cookies, or to alert you when a website sets or accesses cookies. Note that restricting strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in to LucentStar AI.

Find out how to manage cookies in common browsers:

Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org

Safari: support.apple.com

Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com

6. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent. All other cookies require your prior, freely given, specific, and informed consent before they are set.

7. Updates to This Policy

We will update this policy if we introduce new cookies or tracking technologies. We will notify registered users of material changes by email and update the date on this page. This policy was last updated on 6 May 2026.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: hello@lucentstar.ai