Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 16, 2025

1) Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how August Interactive, Inc. © 2025 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information in connection with the Military Esports League website and early-access sign-ups (the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2) What we collect

We collect only what’s necessary to provide early-access updates:

Email address: when you opt in to receive early access updates and announcements.
Technical data: basic device/usage information via analytics and security tools (see “Cookies & Tracking”).

3) How we use your information

Send early access information, event news, and relevant announcements.
Operate, secure, and improve the Services (including basic analytics and anti-spam).
Respond to inquiries and provide support.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We do not sell or “share” your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

4) Service providers & processing locations

We use trusted third parties to operate the Services:

Google Cloud (including Cloud Run) and Google Sheets — hosting and storage.
Apollo.io — email delivery and campaign management.
Google Analytics (GA4) — basic website analytics (no ads/remarketing).
Google reCAPTCHA — bot/spam protection on forms.

These providers process data on our behalf under contracts that require appropriate safeguards.

5) Cookies & tracking

Google Analytics (GA4). We use GA4 to understand site usage (e.g., page views) without ads or remarketing features. GA may set cookies or read device identifiers. You can control cookies via your browser.

Google reCAPTCHA. Our forms use reCAPTCHA to prevent abuse. reCAPTCHA collects device/usage data subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

If you are in the EEA/UK/CH, we will honor your consent preferences via our consent settings/banners where applicable.

6) Legal basis for processing (EEA/UK)

Consent: you provide your email and consent for us to send updates and announcements.
Legitimate interests: operating a secure website and performing basic, privacy-respecting analytics.

7) Your rights & choices

EEA/UK: You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing; to data portability; to object; and to lodge a complaint with your local authority.

California (CPRA): California residents may have rights to know, delete, correct, and limit use/disclosure of personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as defined by CPRA.

To exercise rights or preferences, contact privacy@augustinteractive.gg. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link in our emails.

8) Retention

We retain your email address only as long as necessary to provide early-access updates and operate the Services, to comply with legal obligations, and to maintain security. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it. You can request deletion at any time.

9) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards (e.g., HTTPS, limited access, secured infrastructure). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10) International transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries where our providers operate. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

11) Children’s privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the latest version.