Privacy Policy

OceanBite ("we", "us", "our") operates the website oceanbite.info. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

Please read this policy carefully. By using oceanbite.info, you consent to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address)
• Submit a contact form (name, email address, subject, and message)
• Interact with our Fish Wheel game (no personal data is collected; game state is stored locally in your browser)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit oceanbite.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 each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you our newsletter and updates about fishing game reviews (only if you have subscribed)
• To respond to your enquiries submitted through the contact form
• To analyse website traffic and improve the user experience on oceanbite.info
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
• To comply with legal obligations under Australian law

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form, you provide explicit consent for us to process your data for those purposes.
• Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in analysing website usage to improve our services, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.
• Legal Obligation: We may process data where required by Australian law.

4. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, including:

• Web hosting providers
• Email service providers (for newsletter delivery)
• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)

All third-party providers are contractually required to handle your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our instructions. We do not authorise them to use your data for their own purposes.

We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months from the date of submission
• Analytics data: As per the retention settings of the analytics provider (typically 26 months)

6. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), 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 processing at any time
• 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] or via our Contact Page. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For full details about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer websites and review platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

OceanBite.info 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 immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Security

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

11. 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. Continued use of oceanbite.info after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Level 4, 50 Carrington Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234
• Contact Form: oceanbite.info/contact.html