Privacy Policy

SpawnNetwork ("we", "us", "our") operates the website spawnnetwork.info. 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 how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, email address, phone number, message)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Communicate with us via email or phone

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit spawnnetwork.info, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website URL
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

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 newsletters and updates (only if you have subscribed)
• To improve our website, games, and services
• To analyse website usage and performance
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law
• To protect the security and integrity of our platform

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 information for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with Australian law

4. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services). These parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: Where required by law, court order, or government authority in Australia.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. International Data Transfers

Our primary operations are based in Australia. If we transfer your personal information outside Australia, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles.

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 Australian law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Security of Your Information

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

8. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the following rights:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Complaint: You may lodge a complaint with us or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

9. Children's Privacy

SpawnNetwork.info is strictly intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

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. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is aggregated and anonymised. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: Privacy Officer, SpawnNetwork, Level 5, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: (02) 9000 1234

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days.