Privacy Policy

RapidSpawn Pty Ltd ("RapidSpawn", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website rapidspawn.info (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our services, including game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and newsletter subscriptions.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Who We Are

RapidSpawn Pty Ltd is an Australian company registered in New South Wales. Our registered address is Level 4, 75 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. ABN: 47 123 456 789. 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 and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or register for a tournament.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Communications: the content of messages you send us via the contact form or email.
• Tournament registration data: team name, state/territory, and any additional notes you provide when registering for an esports event.
• Cookie data: as described in our Cookie Policy.

We do not collect sensitive information (such as health, financial, or biometric data) through this Site.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter;
• Submit a contact or enquiry form;
• Register for a tournament;
• Send us an email.

We also collect information automatically through cookies, web beacons, and server logs when you browse the Site. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our newsletter and editorial content you have subscribed to;
• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support;
• Process and manage tournament registrations;
• Analyse Site usage to improve our content and user experience;
• Comply with legal obligations under Australian law;
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected without your consent.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service providers: third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site and delivering services (e.g., email delivery platforms, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations;
• Tournament co-organisers: where you have registered for an event co-hosted with another organisation, we may share your registration details with that co-organiser;
• Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of RapidSpawn, our users, or the public.

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

6. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored on servers located in Australia. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Retention of Data

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Tournament registration data is retained for 24 months after the event.

8. Your Rights Under the Privacy Act

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles.

To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., game publishers, esports organisations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site 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.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Privacy Officer
RapidSpawn Pty Ltd
Level 4, 75 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 2 9000 1234