Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how VectorRespawn.info ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website at https://vectorrespawn.info and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.

We are committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained therein.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form: Name, email address, subject, and message content when you submit our contact form.
• Newsletter Subscription: First name, last name, email address, state/territory, and gaming preferences when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Review Submissions: Any personal information included in game review pitches or editorial submissions.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• IP Address: Your approximate geographic location derived from your IP address.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and messages submitted via our contact form.
• To send you our newsletter and gaming-related communications you have subscribed to.
• To analyse website usage and improve the content and functionality of vectorrespawn.info.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.
• To personalise your experience on our website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have explicitly consented, such as subscribing to our newsletter or accepting cookies.
• Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and improving our services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable Australian law.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, such as email delivery services and analytics providers, subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

All third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt out of newsletter communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email.
• 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 at [email protected].

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Children's Privacy

VectorRespawn.info is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9876 5432

We will respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988.