Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how RiverCatch.info ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website at https://rivercatch.info (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained therein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, and message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Communicate with us by email

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and messages submitted via the contact form
• To send you our newsletter and fishing game review updates (only if you have subscribed)
• To analyse and improve the performance and content of the Site
• To understand how visitors use the Site and which content is most popular
• To comply with our legal obligations
• To protect the security and integrity of the Site

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter or accepting cookies.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving the Site and analysing usage patterns, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your information to comply with applicable laws.

4. Sharing 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: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (such as web hosting and analytics providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from a government authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. 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. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months
• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form indefinitely

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7. 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 personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Withdraw consent to the processing of your personal information at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Security

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

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 42 Riverside Drive, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Website: rivercatch.info/contact.html

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.