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Privacy Policy
How StormControl collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last updated: 27 May 2026
StormControl ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website stormcontrol.xyz (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or interact with our services, including game reviews, esports tournament registrations, and newsletter subscriptions. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address, name);
- Register a team for a tournament (team name, captain name, email address, game title preference);
- Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content);
- Apply to write for StormControl (name, email, portfolio links).
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location;
- Browser type and version;
- Operating system;
- Pages visited and time spent on each page;
- Referring URL;
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).
This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver and improve our game reviews, tournament coverage, and editorial content;
- To process tournament registrations and communicate event details;
- To send our newsletter and editorial updates (only to subscribers who have opted in);
- To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form;
- To analyse Site usage and improve user experience;
- To comply with legal obligations under Australian law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter;
- Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a tournament registration or service request;
- Legitimate interests: Where we have a legitimate interest in improving our Site and services, provided this does not override your rights;
- Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with Australian law.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as email delivery services and analytics providers, under strict confidentiality agreements;
- Tournament venues and co-organisers: Where necessary to facilitate event registration, limited contact details may be shared with venue operators;
- Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of StormControl or others.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time. Tournament registration data is retained for a maximum of 24 months following the relevant event.
6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements;
- Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time;
- 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].
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites and esports platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site 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 immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: