Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 May 2026  |  Effective date: 14 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how DriftLegend.pro ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by DriftLegend Media Pty Ltd, ABN 12 345 678 901, collects, uses, discloses, and manages your personal information when you visit our website at https://driftlegend.pro or interact with our services.

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).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and message content when you contact us via our website.
• Newsletter subscriptions: your email address and, optionally, your first name when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Tournament registration enquiries: your name, email address, and any information you provide in relation to tournament participation.
• Contributor applications: your name, email address, and writing samples when you apply to write for us.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit driftlegend.pro, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Device type and screen resolution
• Cookie identifiers (see our Cookie Policy for details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (where you have subscribed)
• To notify you about upcoming tournaments and gaming events
• To improve our website content, functionality, and user experience
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law
• To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: where you have given us clear consent to process your personal information for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• Contractual necessity: where processing is necessary to fulfil a request you have made (e.g., responding to a contact form submission).
• Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website 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 Australian law.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to:

• Service providers: trusted third-party companies that assist us in operating our website and delivering our services (e.g., email service providers, analytics platforms). These providers are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on driftlegend.pro. For full details about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

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:

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.
• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• 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 for data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations.
• Opt-out: unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
• Complaint: lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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 under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, DriftLegend Media Pty Ltd, Level 3, 88 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234

We will respond to your request within 30 days.