Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 May 2026  |  Effective date: 1 January 2024

TacticalByte ("we", "us", "our") operates the website tacticalbyte.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).

By using tacticalbyte.info, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Who We Are

TacticalByte is an Australian gaming media company registered in New South Wales, Australia (ABN 47 123 456 789). Our registered address is Level 5, 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia. You can contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you submit a contact form, register for our newsletter, or register interest in tournaments.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data collected automatically when you visit our website.
• Communications: Content of messages you send us via our contact form or by email.
• Newsletter preferences: Your email address and subscription preferences when you sign up for our newsletter.
• Cookies and tracking data: Information collected via cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

3. 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 gaming content updates (where you have subscribed).
• To notify you about upcoming tournaments and esports events you have expressed interest in.
• To improve and personalise your experience on our website.
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns to enhance our content and services.
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form).
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with applicable Australian law.

5. 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 our website, such as email delivery services, analytics providers, and hosting services. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of TacticalByte, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Any third parties we engage are required to handle your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

6. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers located in Australia. Some of our third-party service providers may be located overseas. Where we transfer personal information outside Australia, we take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient handles the information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.

7. 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. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Usage and analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.

8. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and applicable Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to our legal obligations).
• Withdraw consent to receive 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) at www.oaic.gov.au if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. 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.

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

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. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Privacy Officer, TacticalByte
• Level 5, 100 Harris Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or by calling 1300 363 992.