Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Pelovarin ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at pelovarin.site, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

Pelovarin is an independent gaming review and esports coverage platform based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Our registered address is Level 4, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Your name, email address, and message content when you submit our contact form.
• Any other information you choose to share with us in correspondence.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit pelovarin.site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location.
• Browser type, version, and operating system.
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Device identifiers and screen resolution.

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

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (with your consent).
• To respond to your contact form submissions and enquiries.
• To improve the content, functionality, and performance of our website.
• To analyse site traffic and understand how visitors use our platform.
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given us clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data to comply with applicable Australian law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our newsletter, subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a government authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

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 law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and 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).
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter).
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.

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

8. Security

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

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Children's Privacy

Pelovarin is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Level 4, 350 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
• Phone: +61 3 9000 1234