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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 May 2025. This policy explains how Game Per Principianti Guide collects, uses, and protects personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

Game Per Principianti Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an independent editorial website operated from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We publish information guides for people who are new to gaming. We do not sell games, hardware, or any commercial products.

Contact details: 42 Wattle Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 | [email protected] | +61 3 9028 4176

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through our contact form. This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • The contents of your message
  • Your selected contact topic

We do not collect payment information, government identifiers, health information, or sensitive personal information as defined under the Privacy Act 1988.

Our web server logs collect standard technical data: IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is automatically anonymised within 30 days and is used solely for security monitoring and aggregate analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information submitted via the contact form is used exclusively to:

  • Respond to your inquiry
  • Improve the quality and relevance of our content

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes, nor do we sell, rent, or share it with third-party advertisers.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Store your cookie preference (necessary cookies)
  • Measure aggregate, anonymised site traffic through analytics tools

You can choose “Necessary Only” via our cookie banner, which limits cookies to the minimum required for the site to function. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not disclose personal information to third parties except:

  • Service providers: We use a reputable hosting provider located in Australia or with Australian data residency. They process data only as directed by us and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

We do not transfer personal information outside Australia except to cloud service providers that maintain Australian data residency or provide equivalent protections.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access. Our website is served over HTTPS. Contact form submissions are transmitted securely and stored on password-protected systems accessible only to authorised editorial staff.

7. Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months and then securely deleted, unless we are required by law to keep them longer or you request deletion earlier.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention obligations)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is directed at general audiences including adults seeking guidance for themselves or their families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. External Links

Our site contains links to external websites including official platform sites and government resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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 recommend checking this page periodically.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Game Per Principianti Guide
42 Wattle Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
[email protected]
+61 3 9028 4176