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Privacy Policy

This policy explains how VectorPlay Pty Ltd collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: 22 May 2026

VectorPlay Pty Ltd (ABN 12 345 678 901) ("VectorPlay", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website vectorplay.pro. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

VectorPlay is an Australian company headquartered at Level 5, 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. We publish video game reviews, esports news, and organise competitive gaming tournaments across Australia. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: name and email address.
  • Tournament registrations: name, email address, gamertag, platform, skill level, and optional team name.
  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, subject, and message content.
  • Website analytics: anonymised data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on site (via first-party analytics only).
  • Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy for full details.

We do not collect sensitive information (such as health information, financial details, or government identifiers) unless strictly necessary and with your explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

  • Send you our newsletter and editorial updates (with your consent).
  • Process and confirm tournament registrations.
  • Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
  • Improve our website content, performance, and user experience.
  • Comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.

We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected, unless you have consented or we are required to do so by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following bases:

  • Consent: for newsletter subscriptions and optional cookies.
  • Contract: to fulfil tournament registration obligations.
  • Legitimate interests: to improve our services and ensure website security.
  • Legal obligation: where required by Australian law.

5. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service providers: trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting tournaments (e.g., email delivery services), subject to strict confidentiality obligations.
  • Tournament venue partners: only the information necessary to facilitate your event registration (e.g., name and gamertag).
  • Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of VectorPlay or the public.

All third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your personal information in accordance with Australian privacy law.

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. Specifically:

  • Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Tournament registration data is retained for 12 months after the event.
  • Contact form submissions are retained for 6 months.
  • Website analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 24 months.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, and disclosure. Our security measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), restricted access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. 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.
  • Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time.
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., game publishers, esports organisations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

VectorPlay 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 delete it.

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 complaints about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: Privacy Officer, VectorPlay Pty Ltd, Level 5, 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).