Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 May 2026
IronZone ("we", "us", "our") operates the website ironzone.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 complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in Schedule 1 of that Act. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. 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 interest in a tournament.
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
- Communications: content of messages you send us via our contact form or by email.
- Cookie data: information stored in cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
We do not collect sensitive information (such as health, financial, or government identifier data) unless you voluntarily provide it and we have a lawful basis for collecting it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve the Site and its content, including game reviews and tournament listings.
- To send you our newsletter and editorial updates, where you have subscribed.
- To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions.
- To notify you about tournament registration details when you have expressed interest.
- To analyse Site usage and improve user experience through aggregated, anonymised analytics.
- To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.
3. 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: trusted third-party companies that assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers), who are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Tournament co-organisers: where you have registered interest in an event co-organised with a third party, we may share your name and email with that co-organiser for event communication purposes only, with your prior consent.
- Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or government regulation.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in Australia or in countries with equivalent privacy protections. We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.
5. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the APPs, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the APPs.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. For full details on the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, esports organisations, and event venues. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
The 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 a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: IronZone, Level 4, 222 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
- Web: ironzone.info/contact