Privacy Policy

Last updated: 14 May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how FusionOperator ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at fusionoperator.pro, collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are

FusionOperator is an Australian online publication dedicated to computer game reviews and esports tournament coverage. Our registered address is Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

  • Contact information: Name and email address when you submit our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Usage data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs, collected via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Communications: The content of messages you send us via the contact form.

We do not collect sensitive information such as financial details, health information, or government identifiers.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter by providing your email address.
  • Submit a message through our contact form.
  • Browse our website (automatically via cookies and analytics).

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter and editorial updates (only if you have subscribed).
  • To respond to your enquiries and messages.
  • To improve and personalise your experience on our website.
  • To analyse website traffic and understand how our content is used.
  • To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and cookie usage where consent is required.
  • Legitimate interests: For website analytics and improving our services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Contractual necessity: To respond to your enquiries and fulfil requests you make of us.

6. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service providers: Trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our newsletter (e.g., email delivery services), under strict data processing agreements.
  • Legal authorities: Where required by law, court order, or government regulation.

Any third-party service providers we engage are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

7. Cookies

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

8. 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 12 months.

9. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and 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 retention requirements).
  • Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email.
  • 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 us at [email protected].

10. Data Security

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

11. 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.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website 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.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

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

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia