Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 May 2025

1. Who We Are

DevPlayEngine ("we", "us", "our") operates the website devplayengine.info. We are an Australian-based gaming media platform providing game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming community content. Our registered business address is Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (ABN 12 345 678 901).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

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, telephone number, and postal address.
• Technical Data: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
• Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

We collect this information when you: fill in forms on our website (such as the contact form or newsletter subscription); correspond with us by email or phone; subscribe to our newsletter; register interest in a tournament; or use our website generally.

3. 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-related updates (where you have subscribed and consented).
• To notify you about tournament registrations and esports events you have expressed interest in.
• To improve and personalise your experience on our website.
• To analyse website usage and performance through aggregated, anonymised analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.
• To detect and prevent fraud or other unlawful activities.

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason compatible with the original purpose.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or governmental authority 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.

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

5. Cookies and Tracking

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

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. 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. Website analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 36 months.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, 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).
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
• 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 us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and access controls for data at rest.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developers' sites, esports platforms, and social media networks. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. 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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such 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 you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, DevPlayEngine, Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 8765 4321