CS2 Tournaments

Privacy Policy for CS2 Tournaments
Effective Date: 08/03/2025

1. Introduction

CS2 Tournaments (“we,” “us,” or “our“) is committed to protecting the privacy of users (“you” or “User“) participating in our CS2 tournaments. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable Irish and EU laws. By using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Identity and Contact Information


– Full Name: To verify eligibility and issue tournament certificates.
– Nickname/In-Game Name: For leader boards, matchmaking, and public tournament results.
– Email Address: For account creation, tournament updates, and communication.
– University Name and Address: To validate academic eligibility for university-affiliated tournaments.
– Team Name: For team registration and tournament coordination.

2.2 Game-Related Identifiers

– Steam64ID: To whitelist players on CS2 tournament servers and prevent unauthorized access.
– FACEIT Profile Link: To verify the legitimacy of coaches and prevent fraudulent entries.

2.3 Technical Data

– IP Address: For security monitoring, fraud prevention, and regional eligibility checks.
– Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and hardware details for technical support.

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your data solely for the following purposes:

– Tournament Eligibility: Validate academic affiliation, age, and skill-level requirements.
– Server Access: Whitelist Steam64IDs to grant CS2 server entry.
– Communication: Send match schedules, rule updates, and prize notifications.
– Fraud Prevention: Verify FACEIT profiles to confirm coach legitimacy.
– Legal Compliance: Fulfil obligations under Irish and EU law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

– Contractual Necessity: Data required to fulfil tournament participation (e.g., Steam64ID for server access).
– Legitimate Interest: Fraud prevention, platform security, and service improvement.
– Consent: For optional communications (e.g., newsletters).

5. Data Sharing

We share your data only with:
– Third-Party Platforms:
– Steam: To validate Steam64IDs and CS2 account ownership.
– Legal Authorities: If required by Irish/EU law (e.g., tax audits, fraud investigations).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data:
– Encryption: SSL/TLS for data in transit; AES-256 for data at rest.
– Access Controls: Restricted to authorized personnel only.
– Regular Audits: Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  1. Access: Request a copy of your data.

  2. Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  3. Erasure: Delete your data (excluding legal/regulatory holds).

  4. Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

  5. Object: Opt out of processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [support].

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:
– Tournament Participation: Until the tournament concludes + 60 days for dispute resolution.
– Legal Obligations: Up to 6 years for tax/audit records.
– Anonymization: Post-retention, data is irreversibly anonymized for analytics.

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred outside Ireland (e.g., to Steam servers in the EU or UK). We ensure that all necessary safeguards are in place.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be:
– Announced via email 30 days in advance.
– Posted on our website with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

For questions or requests, contact:

  • Email: [greenlz.business@gmail.com]

  • Support [Contact]

By participating in our tournaments, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

© 2025 CS2 Tournaments. All rights reserved.

This policy is drafted to meet the stringent requirements of Irish and EU data protection laws.