Privacy Policy

ByteHorizona ("we", "us", "our") operates the website bytehorizona.pro. 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 bytehorizona.pro, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Who We Are

ByteHorizona is an Australian gaming media publication. Our registered office is located at 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:

• Identity Data: First name, last name, username or similar identifier.
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and postal address.
• Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
• Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing communications from us and your communication preferences.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information through the following methods:

• Direct interactions: When you fill in our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or register for a tournament.
• Automated technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data using cookies, server logs, and similar technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.
• Third parties: We may receive data from analytics providers such as Google Analytics, and from social media platforms if you interact with our content there.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you our newsletter and gaming content updates (where you have subscribed).
• To process tournament registrations and communicate event details.
• To improve our website, content, and services through analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interests: Where necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and preventing fraud.
• Legal obligation: Where required by Australian law or regulation.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., email delivery services, hosting providers). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Analytics providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand website usage. This data is anonymised where possible.
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government authority in Australia.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email we send.
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

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

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. 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 or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. 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 at [email protected].

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, ByteHorizona, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia