Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 May 2026

CyberUplink ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website cyberuplink.xyz (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our Site or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using cyberuplink.xyz, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter (name, email address);
• Submit a contact form or enquiry (name, email address, message content);
• Register a team for tournament participation (team name, captain's name, email address, game preferences);
• Apply to become a contributor or partner.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit cyberuplink.xyz, 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 URLs;
• Device identifiers.

This information is collected through 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 editorial updates (where you have subscribed);
• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions;
• To process tournament registration expressions of interest;
• To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our Site;
• To analyse website traffic and usage patterns;
• To comply with our legal obligations under Australian law;
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following grounds:

• Consent: where you have given clear consent (e.g., newsletter subscription);
• Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our Site and services;
• Legal obligation: where required by Australian law.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

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

• Service providers: trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers), subject to confidentiality obligations;
• Legal authorities: where required by law, court order, or governmental authority;
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Any third parties we engage are required to handle your information in accordance with Australian privacy law.

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. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months for follow-up purposes.

6. Security

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

7. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) 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 obligations);
• Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send;
• 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].

8. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including game developer sites, esports organisations, and streaming platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

CyberUplink 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.

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 post 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 requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: CyberUplink, Level 12, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234