Overview
TheLastGuide ("we", "us", "our") operates last-guide.com (the "Site"), a companion tool for Last Z: Survival Shooter. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Click and scroll behavior
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Commander Profile preferences (HQ level, play style, faction) stored in your browser's local storage
- Search queries within the Site
- Questions asked to our AI assistant ("Ask Mia")
Commander Profile data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you use the share feature, which encodes your profile in a URL.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our tools, calculators, and guides
- To analyze site usage and optimize performance
- To personalize your experience (e.g., Commander Profile recommendations)
- To display relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. This data helps us understand which pages and tools are most popular and how to improve the Site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how you use the Site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by our advertising partners to serve relevant ads (if applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Gemini API: Powers the "Ask Mia" AI assistant. Questions you ask may be processed by Google's AI services (Google AI Terms)
- Netlify: Site hosting (Netlify Privacy Policy)
- Buy Me a Coffee: Donation platform (BMC Privacy Policy)
Advertising
We may display advertisements on the Site through third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
Data Storage
Most user preferences (Commander Profile, daily checklist progress, etc.) are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly share it. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us through our Buy Me a Coffee page.