Privacy Policy

GravityClutch.xyz ("Gravity Clutch", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit gravityclutch.xyz (the "Website"). This policy is prepared in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Who We Are

Gravity Clutch is an Australian gaming media publication operated from Sydney, New South Wales. Our registered business address is Level 3, 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, message content);
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address);
• Submit a contributor or tournament registration enquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, 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 URL;
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).

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

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect financial information, government identifiers, health information, or sensitive personal information as defined under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and messages;
• To send you our newsletter and gaming content updates (with your consent);
• To improve our Website content and user experience;
• To analyse traffic patterns and understand how our audience engages with our content;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law;
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., newsletter subscription);
• Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our Website and editorial services;
• Legal obligation: Where required by 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 with:

• Service providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our Website (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations;
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government regulation;
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

All third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your data in accordance with Australian privacy law.

6. Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers may be located outside Australia (for example, cloud hosting services). Where we disclose personal information overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles your information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 subscribers' email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

8. Security

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

9. Your Rights

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis);
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements;
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

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

10. 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 delete it.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, game developers, tournament organisers). 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 technologies on our Website. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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, Gravity Clutch, Level 3, 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia