Privacy Policy

How BattlePixel collects, uses and protects your personal information.

Last updated: 1 November 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to BattlePixel ("we", "us", "our"). We operate the website battlepixel.info (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

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

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name, email address and message content when you submit a contact form
  • Age verification confirmation (we record that you have confirmed you are 18+, not your exact date of birth)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or search terms
  • Cookie identifiers (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate and improve our Site and games
  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
  • To send you newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed)
  • To analyse usage patterns and improve user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To enforce our Terms of Service and age verification requirements

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription, cookie acceptance)
  • Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (e.g., site security, fraud prevention)
  • Legal obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with 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: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to strict confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements: Where required by law, court order or government authority
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, subject to the same privacy protections

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 subscribers may unsubscribe at any time. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.

7. Security

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

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act and APPs, 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 (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

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

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is strictly intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as responsible gaming resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

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