This Privacy Policy describes how Pelamiko ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Pelamiko Media Pty Ltd (ABN 45 123 456 789), collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit pelamiko.info (the "Site"), subscribe to our newsletter, register for tournaments, or contact us.
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter — email address.
- Submit a contact form — name, email address, and message content.
- Register for a tournament — team/player name, email address, state/territory, and number of players.
- Submit a review pitch — name, email address, and pitch content.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/state level)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve our game reviews, tournament coverage, and editorial content
- Send you our newsletter and gaming digest (only if you subscribed)
- Process tournament registrations and communicate event details
- Respond to your contact form submissions and inquiries
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve the Site's performance and content
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations under Australian law
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following grounds:
- Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
- Contractual necessity — to process tournament registrations
- Legitimate interests — to improve our Site, prevent fraud, and respond to inquiries
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable Australian laws
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers — email delivery platforms, analytics providers, and hosting services that process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements
- Tournament co-organisers — where you register for an event co-hosted with a third party, we share registration details with that organiser
- Legal authorities — where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users
All third-party service providers are required to handle your data in accordance with Australian privacy law.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy:
- Newsletter subscriber data: until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days
- Contact form submissions: 12 months from the date of submission
- Tournament registration data: 24 months from the event date
- Analytics data: 26 months (aggregated and anonymised after 14 months)
6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the APPs, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or out-of-date personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent at any time for newsletter subscriptions or non-essential cookies
- Complain to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au if you believe we have breached the APPs
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game publisher sites, tournament platforms, and streaming services. 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 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. 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 the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, Pelamiko Media Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Phone: +61 2 9876 5432