Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 May 2026

BlitzSector ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it.

1. Who We Are

BlitzSector is an independent Australian gaming publication operated by BlitzSector Pty Ltd (ABN 82 345 678 901), Suite 8, 420 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Contact: [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:

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

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit blitzsector.xyz, our server logs may automatically record: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring URL. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate analytics only.

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

3. How We Use Your Information

Purpose	Legal Basis
Responding to contact form enquiries	Legitimate interest / consent
Sending the weekly newsletter	Consent
Processing review pitches and tournament submissions	Legitimate interest
Security monitoring and fraud prevention	Legitimate interest
Improving website performance	Legitimate interest

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

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

• Service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting, email delivery), bound by confidentiality obligations;
• Law enforcement or regulators where required by Australian law.

We do not disclose personal information to overseas recipients unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

5. Data 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.

6. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days. We delete or de-identify data when it is no longer required.

7. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time;
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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

8. Children's Privacy

BlitzSector is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

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.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy enquiries or complaints, contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected] or by post at Suite 8, 420 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.