Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Iron Joystick ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at ironjoystick.pro, collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in that Act.

By using ironjoystick.pro, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Who We Are

Iron Joystick is an Australian gaming media publication based in Sydney, New South Wales. We publish video game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming news targeted at Australian audiences. Our registered address is Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Newsletter subscriptions: Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and the content of your message when you contact us through our website.
• Press and business inquiries: Contact details and professional information provided in press or partnership communications.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Usage data: Information about how you interact with our website, including which articles you read and how long you spend on each page.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• To send you our newsletter and gaming content updates (only with your explicit consent).
• To respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
• To analyse website traffic and improve our content and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on our website.
• To send administrative communications about changes to our policies or services.

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 legal grounds:

• Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and optional communications, we rely on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
• Legitimate interests: For website analytics and security purposes, where our legitimate interests do not override your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with Australian law.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
• 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 this Privacy Policy.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia. Where we transfer personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient handles your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles, as required by APP 8.

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 law:

• Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years from the date of submission.
• Website analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months in anonymised form.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal 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 or by contacting us.

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

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to 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 and we will delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

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

12. Cookies

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

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email. 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 privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, Iron Joystick, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9200 1234

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.