Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 10, 2023
Your Privacy Shield Is Active
At StormGamer, we respect your privacy like a rare achievement that needs protection. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. Consider this our strategy guide for how we handle your data.
THE QUICK SAVE: We collect some information when you use StormGamer, like your IP address and browser details. If you create an account, we'll ask for your email. We use cookies to improve your experience. We don't sell your personal data to third parties, and we use reasonable security measures to protect your information.
Information We Collect
Like collecting power-ups in a game, we gather certain information to power our services:
| Information Type | Description | Why We Collect It |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Email address, username, and optional profile details | To create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and communicate with you |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site | To improve our website, analyze trends, and optimize user experience |
| Cookies & Similar Technologies | Small data files stored on your device | To remember your preferences, maintain sessions, and provide personalized content |
| User Content | Comments, forum posts, and other contributions | To display your content on our site and allow community participation |
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to level up your experience on StormGamer:
- Provide and improve our services
- Personalize your experience (like a character customization screen)
- Process account registrations and authenticate users
- Send important notifications and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze website usage to improve our features and content
- Detect and prevent fraud or security breaches
Cookies & Similar Technologies
StormGamer uses cookies like a game uses save points - they help remember where you were and what you were doing. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them might affect your experience on our site.
We use three main types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (like the game engine that powers everything)
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (like your custom control settings)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (like tracking which levels are most popular)
Sharing Your Information
We don't sell your personal information to third parties. We're not the villain in this story. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our website
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
Your Rights & Choices
You have certain rights over your data, like a player has control over their character:
- Access and update your personal information through your account settings
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request deletion of your account and personal data
- Control cookies through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@stormgamer.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, like a fortress shield around your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we're committed to protecting your personal information.
Children's Privacy
StormGamer is not intended for children under 13 (that's our age rating). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll post any changes on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may also be notified via email or site announcement. Think of it as an update patch - we'll let you know about important changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@stormgamer.com. Our support team is ready to address your concerns about privacy.