Privacy Policy

How StormBytes collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: 22 May 2026  |  Effective date: 1 January 2024  |  Domain: stormbytes.pro

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

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

1. Who We Are

StormBytes is an Australian media company registered under ABN 47 123 456 789, headquartered at Level 4, 80 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. We publish game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and related editorial content.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Your name, email, and message content when you submit our contact form.
  • Game submission details when you submit a game for review consideration.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit stormbytes.pro, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location.
  • Browser type, version, and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
  • Device identifiers and screen resolution.

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

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter and editorial updates (with your consent).
  • Respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions.
  • Process game review submissions from developers and publishers.
  • Analyse website traffic and improve our content and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations under Australian law.
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
  • Legitimate interests: For website analytics and security purposes.
  • Contractual necessity: To respond to enquiries and fulfil service requests.
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable Australian laws and regulations.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

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

  • Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist with email delivery, analytics, and website hosting, bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of StormBytes and its users.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. 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 Australian law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • 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].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website 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.

10. Children's Privacy

StormBytes 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.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, StormBytes, Level 4, 80 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
  • Phone: +61 2 9000 1234