Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how StormReload.info ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by StormReload Media Pty Ltd (ABN 00 000 000 000), registered at Level 14, 380 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information obtained through the website https://stormreload.info (the "Site").

We are committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

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, selected subject);
• Request a game review or tournament listing (contact details and submission content).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location;
• Browser type and version;
• Operating system;
• Pages visited and time spent on each page;
• Referring website 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 personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (where you have subscribed);
• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions;
• To process review requests and tournament listing submissions;
• To analyse Site usage and improve our content and user experience;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law;
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on the Site.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: where you have opted in to receive our newsletter or agreed to our cookie policy;
• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our Site, respond to enquiries, and ensure security;
• Legal obligation: where we are required to process data to comply with applicable Australian laws.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with:

• Service providers: trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations;
• Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or governmental authority;
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

All third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 24 months for correspondence purposes.

6. Security

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

7. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian 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);
• Opt out of receiving marketing 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].

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site 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 so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: StormReload Media Pty Ltd, Level 14, 380 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
• Phone: +61 3 9000 1234