aussiegamehub.top Pty Ltd - Privacy Policy
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ABN: 12 345 678 901| www.aussiegamehub.top
📅 Last Updated: August 1, 2025
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on August 1, 2025. We review our privacy practices annually and update this policy as needed to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business practices.
🔍 Overview
aussiegamehub.top Pty Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and comply with all applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme.
🇦🇺 Key Information
- Entity: aussiegamehub.top Pty Ltd
- ABN: 12 345 678 901
- ACN: 123 456 789
- Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Australia
- Privacy Officer: Sarah Chen
📊 Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services. All collection is done in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles, particularly APP 3 (Collection of solicited personal information).
👤 Personal Information
- Name and email address (when subscribing)
- Contact details (when contacting us)
- Payment information (processed by third parties)
- Account preferences and settings
📱 Technical Information
- IP address and location data
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Screen resolution and device capabilities
- Referring website and search terms
🎮 Usage Information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Games reviewed and ratings viewed
- Search queries and filters used
- Download link clicks and interactions
🍪 Cookie Information
- Preference cookies (with consent)
- Analytics cookies (with consent)
- Marketing cookies (with consent)
- Essential cookies (necessary for function)
Collection Methods
We collect information through various methods:
- Direct Collection: When you provide information via forms, emails, or phone calls
- Automatic Collection: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools
- Third-Party Collection: From social media platforms and affiliate partners (with appropriate consents)
- Public Sources: Information that is publicly available and relevant to our services
🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for legitimate business purposes in accordance with APP 6 (Use or disclosure of personal information). Our primary purposes include:
Primary Purposes
- Service Provision: To provide our gaming review and recommendation services
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send requested information
- Personalization: To customize content and recommendations based on your interests
- Newsletter: To send gaming news and reviews (with your consent)
Secondary Purposes
- Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve user experience
- Marketing: To promote our services and partner offerings (with consent)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with Australian laws and regulations
- Security: To protect our website and users from fraud and abuse
⚠️ Consent Required
For any use beyond our primary purposes, we will seek your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting our Privacy Officer or using our cookie settings.
🤝 Sharing & Disclosure
We follow APP 6 (Use or disclosure of personal information) and only share your information in specific circumstances:
| Recipient | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Service Providers | Website hosting, email delivery, analytics | Legitimate business interest |
| Affiliate Partners | Track referrals and commissions | Consent (marketing cookies) |
| Law Enforcement | Comply with legal obligations | Legal requirement |
| Business Transfers | Merger, acquisition, or sale | Legitimate business interest |
Third-Party Service Providers
We work with the following categories of service providers:
- Cloud Hosting: AWS (Australia regions) - website hosting and data storage
- Analytics: Google Analytics - website usage analysis (with consent)
- Email Services: Mailchimp - newsletter delivery and management
- CDN Services: Cloudflare - content delivery and security
- Payment Processing: Stripe - secure payment processing (when applicable)
All service providers are required to:
- Handle your information in accordance with Australian privacy laws
- Use appropriate security measures to protect your data
- Only use your information for the specific services they provide to us
- Return or delete your information when no longer needed
🏦 Data Storage & Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures in accordance with APP 11 (Security of personal information).
Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted using TLS 1.3
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access personal information
- Regular Audits: Annual security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members
- Incident Response: Comprehensive data breach response procedures
Data Storage Locations
Your personal information is stored:
- Primary Storage: AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2) region
- Backup Storage: AWS Melbourne (ap-southeast-4) region
- Email Services: Mailchimp (with appropriate safeguards)
- Analytics: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscribed + 30 days | Consent withdrawal |
| Website analytics | 26 months (Google Analytics default) | Legitimate business interest |
| Contact form submissions | 3 years | Business records requirement |
| Marketing cookies | 90 days to 2 years | Consent (configurable) |
| Legal compliance records | 7 years | Australian business law |
✊ Your Privacy Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have several rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of these rights in accordance with APPs 12 and 13.
👁️ Right to Access
You can request access to the personal information we hold about you. We'll provide this within 30 days of your request.
✏️ Right to Correction
You can request correction of inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading information.
🗑️ Right to Deletion
You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations and legitimate business needs.
🚫 Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
📊 Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
📋 Right to Complaint
You can lodge a complaint with us or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
- Email: privacy@aussiegamehub.top
- Phone: 1300 GAMES (1300 426 371)
- Post: Privacy Officer, aussiegamehub.top Pty Ltd, Level 9, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
We will respond to your request within 30 days. If we need to extend this timeframe, we'll let you know why and when you can expect a response.
🍪 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze how our website is used. Our cookie practices comply with Australian privacy law and ePrivacy standards.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Consent Required | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Website functionality, security | No (legitimate interest) | Session/1 year |
| Analytics | Usage statistics, performance | Yes | 26 months |
| Marketing | Affiliate tracking, advertising | Yes | 90 days - 2 years |
| Functional | Preferences, personalization | Yes | Until changed |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over cookies on our website:
- Cookie Banner: Make your initial choice when you first visit
- Cookie Settings: Access detailed preferences via our cookie settings panel
- Browser Settings: Configure cookie preferences in your browser
- Opt-out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies
🔧 Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of any page or by clicking .
🔗 Third-Party Services
We integrate with various third-party services to provide our gaming review platform. Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.
Key Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Mailchimp: Email newsletter service
- Privacy Policy: mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
- Data Processing: GDPR compliant with appropriate safeguards
- Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
- Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
- Data Processing: Essential service, minimal data collection
Social Media Integration
Our website may include social media sharing buttons and embedded content. When you interact with these features, the respective social media platforms may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.
👶 Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our website and services are designed for general audiences and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
Our Commitment
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- We do not create profiles of children or target advertising to them
- If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly
- Parents can contact us to review, correct, or delete their child's information
👨👩👧👦 Parental Notice
If you believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact our Privacy Officer immediately at privacy@aussiegamehub.top We will investigate and take appropriate action.
🌏 International Data Transfers
While we primarily store data in Australia, some of our service providers may transfer your information internationally. All international transfers are conducted in accordance with APP 8 (Cross-border disclosure of personal information).
Countries Where Your Data May Be Processed
- United States: Google Analytics, Mailchimp (with appropriate safeguards)
- European Union: Some cloud service providers (GDPR adequate protection)
- Singapore: Regional data centers for improved performance
Safeguards for International Transfers
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with service providers
- Adequacy decisions where available
- Regular compliance monitoring and audits
- Data minimization to reduce transfer risks
🔄 Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes in accordance with APP 1 (Open and transparent management of personal information).
How We Notify You
- Website Notice: Prominent notice on our homepage for 30 days
- Email Notification: Direct email to newsletter subscribers
- Policy Update Banner: Banner notification on first visit after changes
- Version History: Maintaining a record of policy changes
Your Options After Changes
After any material changes to this policy, you can:
- Continue using our services under the new policy
- Withdraw your consent for specific processing activities
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Contact us with questions or concerns about the changes
🏛️ Australian Privacy Law Compliance
This Privacy Policy and our practices comply with:
Privacy Act 1988
Australian Privacy Principles
OAIC Guidelines
Privacy compliance guidance
Consumer Law
Australian Consumer Law
Data Breach
Notifiable Data Breaches scheme
📞 Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
🔒 Privacy Officer - Sarah Chen
- Email: privacy@aussiegamehub.top
- Phone: 1300 GAMES (1300 426 371)
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST, Monday to Friday
- Response Time: Within 5 business days
Postal Address
Privacy Officer
aussiegamehub.top Pty Ltd
Level 9, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
100 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
External Complaints
If you're not satisfied with our response to your privacy complaint, you can contact:
- Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Website: oaic.gov.au
- Phone: +61 2 8015 8200
- Email: enquiries@aussiegamehub.top