Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Game Barbershop (“we”, “us”) collects, uses and discloses personal information in connection with the website vortexplaya1.click (the “Site”). We aim to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), where they apply to our operations.

1. Who we are

The Site publishes editorial content about gaming and digital entertainment. Our general contact email is [email protected].

2. What we collect

We may collect:

• Information you provide — such as your name, email address, phone number (if you choose to provide it) and message content when you email us or use the contact form.
• Technical data — standard server or hosting logs may include IP address, browser type, approximate region, pages viewed and timestamps. The extent of logging depends on our hosting provider’s configuration.
• Cookie and storage data — we store your cookie choices in your browser (localStorage and a first-party cookie) so we do not repeatedly show the consent banner. Optional categories you select in “Settings” are stored in the same record.

3. Purposes of processing

We use personal information to:

• respond to enquiries and operate the Site;
• maintain security and prevent abuse;
• respect your cookie preferences; and
• comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use third-party advertising cookies on this Site as deployed in this repository; if we introduce analytics or marketing tools in future, we will only activate them where allowed by your consent choices.

4. Legal bases (where relevant)

For visitors in jurisdictions that recognise “legal bases”, we rely on consent (for optional cookies and certain messages), legitimate interests (for security and basic analytics compatible with law) and performance of a request (when you ask us to respond).

5. Disclosure

We may share information with:

• hosting, email or IT service providers who process data on our instructions;
• authorities where required by law or to protect rights and safety.

6. Overseas recipients

Our hosting or email services may process data in countries outside Australia. Where required, we take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle information in line with the APPs or we obtain appropriate consent.

7. Retention

We retain emails and form-related correspondence only as long as needed to complete the conversation and meet legal or administrative requirements, unless a longer period is required by law.

8. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your rights

Under the APPs you may request access to or correction of personal information we hold about you. You may also complain about our handling of your information. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

10. Children

The Site is directed at a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version. Material changes will be indicated on the Site where appropriate.