Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 May 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how CoreBattle ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at corebattle.pro, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

CoreBattle is an Australian gaming media company headquartered at Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (ABN 12 345 678 901). We publish game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming news primarily for Australian audiences.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact our Privacy Officer at: [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact forms: When you submit a contact or enquiry form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name, email address, and content preferences.
• Tournament registrations: When you register interest in a tournament, we may collect your name, email, team name, and gaming platform details.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: When you visit corebattle.pro, our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support;
• Send you newsletters and editorial updates you have subscribed to;
• Manage tournament registrations and event communications;
• Improve our website content, navigation, and user experience;
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns;
• Comply with our legal obligations under Australian law;
• Protect the security and integrity of our website.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under Australian privacy law, we process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interests: For analytics, security, and improving our services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with Australian law.

5. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers, email delivery services, and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
• 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, subject to the same privacy protections.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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 for record-keeping purposes.

7. 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 information;
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations);
• Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email;
• 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].

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmissions. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game publishers, 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

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].

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 policy 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]
• Post: Privacy Officer, CoreBattle, Level 4, 201 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days.