Privacy Policy

StormLeague Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789), trading as StormLeague ("we", "us", "our"), operates the website stormleague.pro. We are committed to protecting your personal information and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

• Submit our contact or enquiry form (name, email address, message content);
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address);
• Apply to participate in a tournament (name, email, team name, contact number);
• Apply for a writing or editorial position (name, email, portfolio links).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit stormleague.pro, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location;
• Browser type and version;
• Pages visited and time spent on each page;
• Referring website or search query;
• Device type and operating system.

This information is collected via cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support;
• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (only with your consent);
• To process tournament applications and communicate event details;
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website;
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., email delivery platforms, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations;
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government regulation;
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in Australia. We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. 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 subscribers may unsubscribe at any time. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles;
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

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

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game publisher sites, streaming platforms, and esports organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Children's Privacy

StormLeague is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, StormLeague Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 8765 4321

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).