Privacy Policy

DriftZones ("we", "us", "our") operates the website driftzones.info (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our services, including game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and newsletter subscriptions.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained therein.

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);
• Register interest in a tournament (name, email address, preferred event);
• Submit a game review tip or editorial enquiry.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit driftzones.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 information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (where you have subscribed);
• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions;
• To notify you about tournament registration openings;
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our Site;
• To analyse traffic patterns and understand our readership;
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter;
• Legitimate interests: For site analytics and improving our services;
• Legal obligation: Where required by Australian law.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery services), subject to strict confidentiality agreements;
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities in Australia;
• 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. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations);
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact.html or email [email protected].

8. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, esports organisations, and venue pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

11. 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 post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal address: Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Online: Contact form

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.