Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how VectorGaming Media Pty Ltd (ABN 45 123 456 789), trading as VectorGaming ("we", "us", or "our"), collects, uses, discloses, and manages personal information through the website vectorgaming.pro (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address);
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, and message content);
• Submit a game review request or press inquiry (name, email, and company details);
• Apply to become a contributor (name, email, and writing samples).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location;
• Browser type, version, and operating system;
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs;
• Device type and screen resolution;
• Cookie identifiers and session data (see our Cookie Policy for details).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive aggregated, anonymised analytics data from third-party services such as Google Analytics. This data does not identify you personally.

2. 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 our newsletter and editorial updates (only where you have opted in);
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of the Site;
• To analyse Site traffic and usage patterns through anonymised analytics;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law;
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.

We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected without your consent.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers (such as email delivery services and analytics platforms) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations;
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information where required by law, court order, or government authority;
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the successor entity.

Where we disclose personal information to overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure that those recipients handle the information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

4. Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you regular updates about game reviews, tournament coverage, and gaming news. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) in all our marketing communications.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

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

7. Access and Correction

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, and to request corrections if that information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date. To make such a request, please contact our Privacy Officer using the details below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or your privacy rights, you may lodge a complaint with us in writing. We will investigate your complaint and respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site 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 independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Our Privacy Officer

For any privacy-related questions, access requests, or complaints, please contact:

• Privacy Officer, VectorGaming Media Pty Ltd
• Level 8, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +61 2 8765 4321