Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

BattleByte is an Australian gaming media platform operated from Sydney, NSW, Australia (ABN 45 123 456 789). We publish video game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming news targeted at Australian audiences.

For privacy enquiries, contact our Privacy Officer at: [email protected] or Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a contact form or enquiry via battlebyte.pro;
• Subscribe to our newsletter or gaming digest;
• Register interest in a tournament or community event;
• Apply to write for BattleByte;
• Correspond with us by email or through our website.

This information may include your name, email address, location (state/territory), gaming preferences, and the content of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit battlebyte.pro, 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 navigation paths;
• Referring website or search engine;
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).

This information is collected via cookies and similar technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries, contact form submissions, and correspondence;
• To send you our newsletter and gaming digest (only with your consent);
• To process tournament registration interest and community applications;
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of battlebyte.pro;
• To analyse website traffic and understand how our audience engages with our content;
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law;
• To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website.

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those listed above without your consent, unless required by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription);
• Legitimate interests: For website analytics, security, and improving our services;
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with Australian law.

5. 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: Trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating battlebyte.pro (e.g., email delivery, website hosting), bound by confidentiality obligations;
• Legal requirements: Where disclosure is required by Australian law, court order, or government authority;
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to equivalent privacy protections;
• With your consent: In any other circumstances where you have given explicit permission.

6. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in Australia or in countries with equivalent data protection standards. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

These measures include encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. 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:

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 2 years;
• Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe;
• Website analytics data: retained for up to 26 months in aggregated form.

8. 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;
• Complaint: Lodge a complaint with us or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au;
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on battlebyte.pro. For detailed information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

battlebyte.pro may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, esports platforms, and streaming services. 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.

11. Children's Privacy

battlebyte.pro is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or Australian privacy law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact our Privacy Officer:

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.