CyberForges ("we", "us", "our") operates the website cyberforges.info, Australia's premier destination for game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming news. 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 cyberforges.info, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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, email address)
- Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Apply to write for CyberForges (name, email, portfolio links)
- Register a team for tournament coverage (team name, contact details)
- Submit a game for review (developer/publisher contact information)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit cyberforges.info, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send our newsletter and gaming content updates (with your consent)
- To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
- To process contributor applications and review submissions
- To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of cyberforges.info
- To analyse website traffic and audience demographics
- To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form, you provide explicit consent for us to process your data.
- Legitimate Interests: We process technical data to maintain and improve our website, which is in our legitimate business interest.
- Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable Australian laws and regulations.
4. Sharing Your Information
CyberForges does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from Australian authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. 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 Australian law. Specifically:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years
- Website analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Contributor application data is retained for up to 12 months
6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Complaint: Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at Level 4, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL encryption, secure server infrastructure, and regular security reviews. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on cyberforges.info. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, esports organisations, and streaming platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
CyberForges is intended for users aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.
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 notify subscribers of material changes via email and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of cyberforges.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, CyberForges, Level 4, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Phone: +61 3 9000 1234 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST)
We will respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).