Privacy Policy

How BlazeArcade collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: 1 May 2026

BlazeArcade Pty Ltd (ABN 47 123 456 789) ("BlazeArcade", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website blazearcade.pro (the "Website"). 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 and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address)
  • Submit a contact or enquiry form (name, email, phone number, message)
  • Register a team for a tournament (team name, captain name, email, phone)
  • Submit a review request or partnership enquiry

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit blazearcade.pro, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search query
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

2. 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 (with your consent)
  • To respond to your enquiries, review requests, or tournament registrations
  • To improve the Website's content, functionality, and user experience
  • To analyse website traffic and usage patterns using aggregated, anonymised data
  • To comply with legal obligations under Australian law
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity

We will not use your personal information for any purpose not described in this policy without first obtaining your consent.

3. Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to the BlazeArcade newsletter, we will use your email address to send you weekly gaming reviews, tournament updates, and editorial content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter email, or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade 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 the Website (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data 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 or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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 Australian law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months for correspondence purposes.

7. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, 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)
  • 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 the APPs

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below.

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on blazearcade.pro. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, esports platforms, and social media. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, BlazeArcade Pty Ltd, Level 5, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
  • Phone: +61 2 9000 1234 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST)

We will respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.

11. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to a privacy complaint, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

  • Website: www.oaic.gov.au
  • Phone: 1300 363 992
  • Post: GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001

12. Changes to This 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. Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.