Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 March 2026

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the Stormbane website (the “Site”).

The Site is operated by West Forge Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Who We Are

West Forge Ltd Registered office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Email: privacy@westforge.net

West Forge Ltd develops the Stormbane game project and related online services.

Information We Collect

1. Technical data (automatically collected)

When you visit the Site, our hosting and security providers may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Access timestamps
• Basic security and diagnostic logs

This information is used to operate, secure, and maintain the Site.

The Site is hosted using Cloudflare Pages and Cloudflare’s global content delivery network (CDN). Cloudflare may process limited technical information such as IP addresses for security, caching, and performance purposes.

This information is not used by us to identify individuals unless required for security or legal purposes.

2. Information you provide voluntarily

If we provide contact methods such as:

• email enquiries
• contact forms
• newsletter signups

you may voluntarily provide information such as:

• name
• email address
• message content

We only use this information to respond to enquiries or provide requested updates.

3. Children’s information

The Site is not intended for children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us and we will remove the information as soon as possible.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• operating and maintaining the Site
• protecting the Site from abuse or malicious activity
• analysing aggregated usage patterns
• responding to enquiries
• sending newsletters or updates (only where you have opted in)

We do not sell personal data.

Cookies and Tracking

The Site does not use advertising cookies, behavioural tracking, or profiling technologies.

Our hosting and security provider may use strictly necessary cookies or similar technologies required for:

• delivering website content
• protecting the Site from abuse or automated attacks
• improving network performance and reliability

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under UK data protection law, we process personal data based on:

• Legitimate interests — operating, securing, and improving the Site
• Consent — where you voluntarily provide information such as subscribing to updates

Data Sharing

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who operate technical infrastructure for the Site, including:

• hosting and CDN providers (such as Cloudflare)
• email providers used to respond to enquiries
• analytics services if introduced in the future

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are required to process it securely.

Information may also be disclosed if required by law or legal obligation.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers used to operate the Site may process technical data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal data, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• recognised adequacy decisions

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

Typical retention periods include:

• contact enquiries: retained only as long as needed to respond
• newsletter information: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• server security logs: retained for a limited period (typically up to 30 days)

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• access the personal data we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of your personal data
• object to certain types of processing
• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• request a copy of data you have provided

To exercise these rights, please contact us:

privacy@westforge.net

Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites such as Steam, Discord, X (Twitter), or YouTube.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.

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 indicate when the policy was most recently revised.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data protection requests, please contact:

West Forge Ltd Email: privacy@westforge.net