Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 May 2025 • Applies to: cyberdrift.info

CyberDrift ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website cyberdrift.info. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. 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. By using cyberdrift.info, you agree to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

1. Who We Are

CyberDrift is an Australian gaming media company registered in New South Wales. Our registered office is located at 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

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, and phone number when you submit our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically when you visit our website.
• Cookie data: Information stored in cookies and similar tracking technologies. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
• Communications: Any messages, feedback, or enquiries you send us via our contact form or email.

We do not collect sensitive information such as financial details, health information, or government identifiers unless explicitly required and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (only if you have subscribed).
• To analyse website traffic and improve the performance and content of cyberdrift.info.
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on our website.

We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described above without your prior consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form, you provide explicit consent for us to process your data.
• Legitimate interests: We process usage data to improve our website and services, provided this does not override your rights and interests.
• Legal obligation: Where required by Australian law or regulation.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms and analytics providers) who assist us in operating our website. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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 24 months. Website analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.

7. Security

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

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Withdrawal of consent: You may withdraw your consent to newsletter communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email we send.
• Complaints: If you believe we have mishandled your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside Australia. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure it receives a comparable level of protection to that required under Australian privacy law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of cyberdrift.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, CyberDrift, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234