Privacy Policy

GravitySpawn ("we", "us", "our") operates the website located at gravityspawn.pro (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

1. Who We Are

GravitySpawn is an independent Australian gaming media company registered in New South Wales, Australia (ABN 47 123 456 789). Our registered office is located at Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. For privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Form: When you submit our contact form, we collect your first name, last name, email address, the subject of your enquiry, and the content of your message.
• Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, where provided, your name.
• Community Registration: If you register for our community, we collect your username, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: When you visit our Site, our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Analytics Data: We use web analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support;
• To send you our newsletter and other communications you have opted into;
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our Site;
• To analyse usage patterns and trends to better understand our audience;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law;
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats;
• To send you administrative communications about our services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter;
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Site and preventing fraud;
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with Australian law.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our Site, including email delivery services, web hosting providers, and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Log data is typically retained for up to 12 months.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you;
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information;
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions;
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you;
• Complaint: If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may 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]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, streaming platforms, and social media networks. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site 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 at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Australia. Where we transfer your personal information overseas, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, GravitySpawn, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Contact Form: gravityspawn.pro/contact