Privacy Policy
GameForge Vector ("we", "us", "our") is 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 explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit gameforgevector.pro or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
GameForge Vector is an Australian-based digital media company specialising in video game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming community content. Our registered address is Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. You can contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Contact information: name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide via our contact or newsletter forms.
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically through server logs and analytics tools.
- Communications: messages, feedback, or enquiries you send to us.
- Tournament registration data: team name, player handles, and contact details submitted when registering for events we promote.
We do not collect sensitive information (as defined under the Privacy Act) unless you explicitly provide it and consent to its collection.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
- To send you newsletters and editorial updates you have subscribed to.
- To process tournament registrations and communicate event details.
- To improve our website content, user experience, and services.
- To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents.
We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected without your consent.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade 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 (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services), under strict confidentiality obligations.
- Tournament co-organisers: where you have registered for an event jointly organised with a partner venue, only the information necessary to administer the event will be shared.
- Law enforcement or regulators: where required by Australian law or a valid court order.
Where we share data with overseas recipients, we take reasonable steps to ensure those recipients handle your information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For full details, please refer to our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the consent banner displayed on your first visit.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Usage data is anonymised after 14 months.
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Under the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or out-of-date information.
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au if you believe we have mishandled your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game publishers, streaming platforms, and esports organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
GameForge Vector is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
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 revised policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, GameForge Vector, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Online: Contact Form