This Privacy Policy describes how Cosmic Battle ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at cosmicbattle.info, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Please read this policy carefully. By using cosmicbattle.info, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.
1. Who We Are
Cosmic Battle is an Australian gaming media publication focused on game reviews and esports tournament coverage. Our registered business address is:
Cosmic Battle Pty Ltd
Level 12, 1 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
ABN: 12 345 678 901
Email: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when it is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. The types of information we may collect include:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and message content when you contact us through our website.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Tournament registrations: Your name, email address, team name, and contact details when you register for or enquire about tournaments.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation patterns.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
- Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
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 editorial updates (with your consent).
- To process tournament registrations and communicate event details.
- To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website.
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns using aggregated, anonymised data.
- To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected, unless we have your consent or are required to do so by law.
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 website and preventing fraud.
- Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with applicable law.
- Contractual necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a request you have made, such as tournament registration.
5. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:
- Service providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers). These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and may only use it for the specific services they provide to us.
- Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
6. Data Storage and Security
We store your personal information on secure servers located in Australia. We implement industry-standard technical and organisational security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, access controls, and regular security reviews.
While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. 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 law. Specifically:
- Contact form enquiries: Retained for 2 years from the date of submission.
- Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Tournament registration data: Retained for 3 years for administrative purposes.
- Website analytics data: Retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months.
8. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Principles and applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
- Complaint: You have the right to 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. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on cosmicbattle.info. For full details about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website 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 and we will take steps to delete it.
12. 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. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Cosmic Battle Pty Ltd
Privacy Officer
Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 9000 1234