Privacy Policy

Storm Protocol ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website stormprotocol.pro. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using stormprotocol.pro, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name, email address)
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Register for event notifications or community features

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit stormprotocol.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 through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver our newsletter and gaming content updates you have subscribed to
• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• To improve our website content, performance, and user experience
• To analyse website traffic and understand our audience
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form, you provide explicit consent for us to process your data for those purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in understanding how our website is used to improve our services, provided this does not override your privacy rights.
• Legal Obligation: We may process data where required to comply with Australian law.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email delivery services, analytics platforms), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: Where disclosure is required by Australian 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.

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 subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. 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
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions 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].

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Children's Privacy

stormprotocol.pro 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.

10. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia. Where we transfer personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of stormprotocol.pro after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: Privacy Officer, Storm Protocol, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia