Privacy Policy

BattleFusion ("we", "us", "our") operates the website battlefusion.info. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using battlefusion.info, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Who We Are

BattleFusion is an Australian gaming media company registered in New South Wales, Australia (ABN 12 345 678 901). 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 collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us and information collected automatically when you use our website.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact forms: Name, email address, and the content of your message when you submit a contact form.
• Newsletter subscriptions: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Tournament registrations: Team name, contact email, state/territory, and other registration details.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
• Device information: Browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
• IP address: Used for analytics, security, and to determine approximate geographic location.
• Cookies and similar technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy.

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 (only with your consent).
• To process and manage tournament registrations.
• To improve our website content, functionality, and user experience.
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian 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: For analytics, security, and improving our services, where these interests are not overridden by your privacy rights.
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with Australian law.

5. 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: Third-party companies that assist us in operating our website and services (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• 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 use are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our data processing agreements.

6. 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:

• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.
• Tournament registration data is retained for up to 3 years after the event.
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form indefinitely.

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 transmission, 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 APPs, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for newsletter subscriptions at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au if you believe we have mishandled your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to 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 so we can delete it.

12. International Data Transfers

Your personal information is primarily stored and processed in Australia. Where we use third-party service providers located overseas (such as analytics platforms), we take steps to ensure that your information is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of battlefusion.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, BattleFusion, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 8765 4321 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST)