Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 May 2026

DarkByteZone ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website darkbytezone.xyz. 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 complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

DarkByteZone is an Australian gaming media and esports events company registered in New South Wales, Australia (ABN 47 123 456 789). Our registered address is Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. You can contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact information: name, email address, and any other details you provide when submitting our contact form, subscribing to our newsletter, or registering for a tournament.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs — collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookie data: preferences and session identifiers stored in cookies on your device. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Tournament registration data: team name, team captain name, and contact email provided when registering for an esports event.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form.
• To send you our newsletter and updates about game reviews, tournament announcements, and community news (only if you have subscribed).
• To process and confirm tournament registrations.
• To analyse website usage and improve the content and functionality of darkbytezone.xyz.
• To comply with applicable Australian laws and regulations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds: your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription), the performance of a contract (e.g., tournament registration), our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website, and compliance with legal obligations under Australian law.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., email delivery, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by Australian law or a court order.
• Tournament co-organisers, only where you have registered for a jointly organised event and have been informed of this sharing at the time of registration.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Tournament registration data is retained for up to 24 months following the event.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

8. Your Rights

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.
• Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au if you believe we have breached the APPs.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, streaming platforms, and esports organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

DarkByteZone is not directed at children under the age of 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.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, DarkByteZone, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia