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Last updated: 13 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how StormForge ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at stormforge.pro, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

StormForge is an Australian gaming media platform operated by StormForge Media Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789), with its registered office at Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact forms: When you submit our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Tournament registration expressions of interest: We collect your team name, contact email, and player count.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy, we use cookies to improve your experience on our site.
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you our newsletter and updates about game reviews, tournaments, and community news (only if you have subscribed).
  • To improve and optimise our website content and user experience.
  • To analyse website traffic and usage patterns using aggregated, anonymised data.
  • To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

  • Consent: Where you have explicitly consented, such as subscribing to our newsletter or accepting cookies.
  • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our website, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable Australian law.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: We engage trusted third-party providers to assist with email delivery (e.g., newsletter platforms) and website analytics. These providers are contractually required to handle your data securely and only as instructed by us.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

6. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia. Where we transfer personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles it in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles or an equivalent standard of protection.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act and, where applicable, other privacy laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations).
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter).
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies

Our use of cookies is described in detail in our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner on our website.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, tournament platforms, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, StormForge Media Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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