Privacy Policy

At Last Stand HQ, we’re preppers who value survival—and that includes protecting your privacy in a Prepper World. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you visit our blog. We’re straight shooters: we collect minimal info, keep it secure, and don’t sell it—period. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while you gear up for SHTF.

What We Collect

We collect basic data to keep the blog running and improve your experience. This includes:

Usage Data: Stuff like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site—collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Links: We use Amazon affiliate links. If you click them, Amazon may collect data like your browsing history or purchases—check their privacy policy for details.
Contact Info (If You Share): If you comment on a post or email us, we’ll have your name, email, and whatever you share. We don’t ask for more than we need.

How We Use It

Your data helps us keep Last Stand HQ alive:

Site Functionality: Usage data lets us see what’s working—popular posts, broken links, etc.—so we can make the blog better.
Affiliate Program: Amazon affiliate links earn us a small commission if you buy something—no extra cost to you. That’s how we fund our prepper guides.
Communication: If you reach out, we’ll use your info to reply. We don’t spam—preppers hate clutter.

How We Protect It

We’re not tech giants—we’re preppers with a blog. We use standard security measures like SSL encryption to protect your data from prying eyes. But no system’s 100% safe in a SHTF world, so we don’t store sensitive stuff like credit card info (Amazon handles that). If there’s a breach, we’ll notify you within 72 hours, per GDPR rules.

Who We Share It With

We don’t sell your data—ever. We only share with:

Third Parties: Google Analytics for site stats and Amazon for affiliate tracking. They’ve got their own privacy policies—read ‘em.
Legal Requests: If the law comes knocking (e.g., a court order), we’ll comply—but we’ll fight to keep your info private as long as we can.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to track site usage—helps us know what preppers like you need. You can opt out via your browser settings, but some features might not work. Google Analytics cookies track anonymized data; we don’t see your name or face. If you’re in the EU, we’ll ask for your consent first (GDPR compliance).

Your Rights

You’ve got control:

Access/Delete: Email us at [insert email] to see or delete your data. We’ll respond within 30 days (GDPR/CCPA).
Opt-Out: Don’t want cookies? Disable ‘em. Don’t want emails? Unsubscribe anytime.
Kids: We don’t knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 (COPPA compliance). If you’re a parent and think we have your kid’s info, contact us—we’ll wipe it.