Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how CosmicSector.info ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website located at https://cosmicsector.info (the "Site"). 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).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our Site.

1. Who We Are

CosmicSector.info is operated by CosmicSector Media Pty Ltd, ABN 47 123 456 789, with our registered office at Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, message content, and subject)
• Register interest for tournament notifications (email address)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

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

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website address
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and gaming content updates (where you have subscribed)
• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• To notify you about tournament registration openings (where you have registered interest)
• To analyse and improve our Site's performance and user experience
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law
• To detect and prevent fraud or misuse of our Site

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Site and preventing fraud, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with applicable Australian law.

5. How We Share 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 companies that help us operate our Site and deliver our services (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.
• Legal authorities: Where required by Australian law, court order, or government regulation.

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.
• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.
• Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time
• 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].

8. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. Our Site uses HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Cookies

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

11. 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 so we can delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "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 privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, CosmicSector Media Pty Ltd, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days.