Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how MechaStorm.info ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by MechaStorm Media Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789), collects, uses, discloses, and manages personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing or using mechastorm.info, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Register interest in tournaments (name, email address, team details)
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit mechastorm.info, 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 or search terms
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more 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 gaming content updates (where you have subscribed)
• To process tournament registration expressions of interest
• To improve and optimise our website content and user experience
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookie acceptance)
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website and services
• Legal Obligation: Where required by Australian law

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

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

• Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email service providers, analytics platforms), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government authority
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to equivalent privacy protections

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

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in Australia. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website
• Access controls limiting who can access personal information
• Regular security assessments of our systems

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

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: retained for 24 months
• Newsletter subscriber data: retained until unsubscription plus 6 months
• Website analytics data: retained for 26 months

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Complaint: 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 using the details in Section 10.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on mechastorm.info. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, streaming platforms, and esports organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, MechaStorm Media Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234

We will respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If changes are material, we will notify newsletter subscribers via email.

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This Privacy Policy applies to the website mechastorm.info and is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.