Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1 January 2024 | Effective Date: 1 January 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how IronJoystick.pro ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and manages personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing or using our website at https://ironjoystick.pro, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

IronJoystick.pro is a social games entertainment platform operated from Australia. Our registered address is Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. For privacy enquiries, contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Name, email address, and message content when you submit a contact form
• Age verification confirmation (we record that you confirmed being 18+, but do not store date of birth)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
• Referring URLs and search terms used to find our site
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Cookie identifiers (see our Cookie Policy for details)

2.3 Game Activity Data

Our games are played entirely in your browser using local session storage. We do not collect or store individual game results, virtual token balances, or gameplay history on our servers.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To send newsletter communications you have subscribed to
• To improve and optimise our website and games
• To analyse website traffic and user behaviour (in aggregate, anonymised form)
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law
• To enforce our Terms of Service and protect our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookie acceptance)
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our platform, prevent fraud, and ensure security
• Legal Obligation: Where required by Australian law

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., web hosting, analytics). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

6. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers located in Australia. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with APP 8 of the Privacy Act 1988.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 and the APPs, 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 at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter)
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

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

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is strictly intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, IronJoystick.pro, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: (02) 8123 4567

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.