This Privacy Policy explains how Jemarovix ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at jemarovix.info, collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to complying with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and the information privacy principles set out therein.
1. Who We Are
Jemarovix is an independent video game review publication based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our registered office is at Level 3, 57 Willis Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. You can contact our Privacy Officer at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Your name, email address, and message content when you submit our contact form.
- Any other information you choose to share when corresponding with us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit jemarovix.info, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Browser type and version, operating system, and device type.
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our weekly game review newsletter, if you have subscribed.
- To respond to your enquiries submitted via the contact form.
- To analyse website traffic and improve the content and usability of jemarovix.info.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
- To comply with our legal obligations under New Zealand law.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following grounds:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit our contact form, you consent to the processing of your data for those specific purposes.
- Legitimate interests: We process technical usage data to maintain and improve our website, where this does not override your rights and freedoms.
- Legal obligation: Where we are required to retain or disclose information by New Zealand law.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email delivery platforms) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.
- Technical log data is retained for up to 12 months.
7. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter).
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe we have breached your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., game publishers, storefronts). 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 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.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Privacy Officer, Jemarovix, Level 3, 57 Willis Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand