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Cookie Policy
Last updated 27 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Instance Labs LTD ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar browser technologies on the Last Command website ("Service"). The native iOS app does not use browser cookies; it stores authentication credentials securely in the iOS Keychain and local preferences on your device. This policy 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 are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under UK/EU law.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| CognitoIdentityServiceProvider.* | Authentication tokens (ID, access, and refresh tokens) that keep you signed in | Access/ID: 8 hours; Refresh: 30 days | AWS Cognito |
| amplify-signin-with-hostedUI | Tracks authentication state for the sign-in flow | Session | AWS Amplify |
| cookie_consent | Stores your separate analytics and marketing cookie choices and policy version | 1 year | Last Command |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers the language selected on this browser | 1 year | Last Command |
| lc-current-alliance | Remembers which of your alliances is currently selected | 1 year | Last Command |
| lc-view-as | Temporarily applies an R5 leader's selected member-view preview | 1 hour | Last Command |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it. They collect information through pseudonymous identifiers and aggregated reports. These cookies are set only with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated ID | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Google Analytics |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. Google may transfer this data outside the UK/EEA. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
2.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some of our service providers may set their own cookies:
| Provider | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention. Set when you interact with payment forms. | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics. Only enabled with your consent. | Google Privacy Policy |
3. Local Browser Storage
The web app also uses local storage and session storage. These are browser technologies similar to cookies, but their values stay on your device and are not sent automatically with every request. They support:
- Interface preferences such as favourites, time display, collapsed help, recent navigation, and dismissed tips
- Short-lived onboarding, invite, referral, error-recovery, and screenshot hand-off state
- Unsaved form drafts and your personal daily-checklist state
- Screenshot-inbox structured review history and accepted weekly-report summaries
These records remain until the feature removes or expires them, or you clear the site's browser data. Screenshot hand-off drafts expire after 30 minutes. Uploaded screenshot image files are not stored in this browser history.
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
For clarity, we do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies — we do not serve ads or track you across other websites
- Social media cookies — we do not embed social media tracking pixels or widgets
- Third-party marketing cookies — we do not share data with marketing platforms
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" section of your browser. Common options include:
- Blocking all cookies
- Blocking only third-party cookies
- Deleting cookies when you close your browser
- Being notified before a cookie is set
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Service from functioning correctly — you will not be able to sign in or use authenticated features.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
6. Do Not Track
We honour browser Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. When either signal is active, analytics will not be loaded even if an earlier stored preference allowed analytics cookies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Instance Labs LTD
66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom
Company No. 17053174 (registered in England & Wales)
Email: privacy@lastcmd.com