Privacy Policy

BlitzControl ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at https://blitzcontrol.pro (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or subscribe to our newsletter. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

We are committed to complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained therein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address);
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, and message content);
• Submit a game review request or tournament listing inquiry.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location;
• Browser type, version, and operating system;
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs;
• Device identifiers and cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (with your consent);
• To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions;
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our Site;
• To analyse Site traffic and usage patterns using anonymised analytics data;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter;
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Site and responding to inquiries, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights;
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable law.

4. Disclosure of 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 providers who assist us in operating our Site and delivering our newsletter (e.g., email service providers), subject to confidentiality agreements;
• Legal Authorities: Where required by law, court order, or governmental authority;
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. 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 is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is retained for a maximum of 24 months.

6. 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 retention requirements);
• Withdraw consent at any time (including unsubscribing from our newsletter);
• 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] or via our Contact Page.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site 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 independently.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site 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.

10. Changes to This Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.