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Privacy Policy

How BlastCores collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: 22 May 2026

BlastCores ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at blastcores.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).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

BlastCores is an independent gaming review and esports coverage platform based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Our registered office is at Level 4, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us or when it is automatically collected through your use of the Site.

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, and message content when you use our contact form.
  • Newsletter subscriptions: email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Tournament registration enquiries: name, email address, team name, and any other details you choose to include.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser type, collected via server logs and analytics tools.
  • Device information: IP address, operating system, and screen resolution.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
  • To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (only if you have subscribed).
  • To process tournament registration enquiries and communicate event details.
  • To analyse Site usage and improve our content and user experience.
  • To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

  • Consent: where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter.
  • Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our Site, provided our interests do not override your rights.
  • Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable Australian law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal requirements: where disclosure is required by law, court order, or government authority.
  • Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
  • Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send.
  • 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 implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites and esports platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a prominent notice on our Site and updating the "Last updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Post: BlastCores, Level 4, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia