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Last Updated: January 15, 2025

🔍 1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information to provide you with the best possible experience on our website.

Personal Information You Provide:

  • Email Address: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Name: If you choose to provide it when contacting us or subscribing
  • Contact Messages: Any information you include when reaching out to us

Non-Personal Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Browser Information: Browser type, version, and settings
  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
  • IP Address: For analytics and security purposes (anonymized where possible)
  • Referral Data: Which website or search engine brought you to our site

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve your experience and monitor website performance. You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

📊 2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement:

  • To provide and maintain our website services
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To improve our content and user experience
  • To ensure website security and prevent fraud

Communication:

  • To send newsletters to subscribers (opt-in only)
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To notify you of important updates or changes to our services

What We DON'T Do

We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We never send unsolicited emails. We never collect sensitive financial information.

🤝 3. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our website are affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you download a game or make a purchase through these links. This does not affect your price or user experience.

Important: Your Privacy is Protected

Affiliate partners do not receive your personal data. When you click an affiliate link, you are taken directly to official app stores (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). Any data collection on those platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.

All affiliate links are clearly marked on our website with labels such as "Advertisement / Affiliate Link" to ensure transparency.

📧 4. Email and Communication

Newsletter Subscriptions:

  • All email subscriptions are opt-in only - we never add you without explicit consent
  • Every newsletter email includes an easy unsubscribe link
  • You can unsubscribe at any time with immediate effect
  • We only send gaming-related content and website updates
  • We typically send 1-2 emails per week maximum

Contact Emails:

  • Email addresses from contact forms are used only to respond to your inquiry
  • We do not add contact form emails to our newsletter without separate consent
  • Contact information is retained only as long as necessary to address your inquiry

No Spam Policy

We hate spam as much as you do. We never send unsolicited emails, never share your email address, and always provide easy unsubscribe options.

🛡️ 5. Data Storage & Security

Data Storage:

  • Personal data is stored on secure servers with appropriate encryption
  • We use reputable third-party services for email delivery and website analytics
  • Where possible, we use Australian-based or privacy-compliant international services
  • Data is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes

Security Measures:

  • SSL encryption protects data transmission to and from our website
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access to personal data is limited to authorized personnel only
  • We follow industry best practices for data protection

No Sensitive Information

We do not collect or store sensitive personal information such as credit card numbers, government identifiers, or financial information. All game downloads are handled directly by official app stores.

👶 6. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store personal data of children.

If You Are Under 16

Please do not provide any personal information on this website. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@gamepicks.com.au and we will promptly delete such information.

Parents should supervise their children's internet usage and ensure they understand online safety practices when downloading games or visiting websites.

⚖️ 7. Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold About you
  • Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Data Portability:

  • Request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format
  • Transfer your data to another service provider where technically feasible

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@gamepicks.com.au. We will respond within 30 days and may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Complaints:

If you believe we have breached your privacy, you can lodge a complaint with us first. If unsatisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

🍪 8. Cookies & Analytics

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Third-Party Analytics:

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

🔄 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 most current version will always be available on this page.

How We Notify You of Changes:

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised
  • For significant changes, we may send an email notification to subscribers
  • Major changes may be announced on our website Homepage

Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

📞 10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

GamePicks AU

Email: privacy@gamepicks.com.au

General Inquiries: info@gamepicks.com.au

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please mark your email as "URGENT PRIVACY REQUEST" in the subject line.