Privacy Policy

MidnightSpawn ("we", "us", "our") operates the website midnightspawn.info. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using midnightspawn.info, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use our website.

1. Who We Are

MidnightSpawn is an independent Australian gaming media publication operated by MidnightSpawn Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789), with its registered office at Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. You can contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us and information that is automatically collected when you visit our website.

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with our website:

• Contact information: your name, email address, and any other details you provide when submitting our contact form or subscribing to our newsletter.
• Communications: the content of messages you send us, including enquiries, feedback, and review submissions.
• Newsletter subscriptions: your email address when you subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit midnightspawn.info, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for full details)

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 you our newsletter and editorial updates (where you have subscribed)
• To improve our website content, user experience, and editorial coverage
• To analyse website traffic and understand how our audience engages with our content
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law
• To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website

We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purposes described above without first obtaining your consent.

4. Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you weekly gaming news, reviews, and tournament updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email, or by contacting us at [email protected]. We comply with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth) in all our email communications.

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 (such as email delivery services and analytics providers), subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. 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 applicable law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years for record-keeping purposes.

7. Security of Your Information

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

8. Your Rights Under the Australian Privacy Act

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date personal information
• Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention obligations)
• Opt out of direct marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy rights

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

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how you can control them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game publisher sites and esports platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. 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 and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of midnightspawn.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. 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, MidnightSpawn Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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.