Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2025  |  Effective date: 1 May 2025

1. Who We Are

Arena Finals is an Australian online publication dedicated to computer game reviews and esports tournament coverage. Our registered address is Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. ABN: 47 123 456 789. For privacy-related enquiries, 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:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name, email address)
• Submit a contact or tournament registration form (name, email address, message content)
• Correspond with us by email or other means

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit arenafinals.pro, we may automatically collect certain technical data, 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 data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive aggregated, anonymised analytics data from third-party services such as web analytics providers. We do not purchase personal data from third-party data brokers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver our newsletter and editorial content to subscribers
• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• To process tournament registration expressions of interest
• To analyse website usage and improve our content and user experience
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website
• To comply with applicable Australian laws and regulations

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs):

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interests: For website analytics and security, where our interests do not override your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on arenafinals.pro. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the consent banner displayed on your first visit. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please read our Cookie Policy.

6. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal authorities: Where required by Australian 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 are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

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 subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months for correspondence purposes.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under the Australian 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 for newsletter subscriptions at any time
• 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

Arena Finals 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 take steps to delete it.

11. Links to Third-Party Websites

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 before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: