Privacy Policy – Bralexoni

Bralexoni Media Ltd ("Bralexoni", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website located at bralexoni.info (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 complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) contained therein.

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Contact information — name and email address provided when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form.
Usage data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
Communications — the content of messages you send us through the contact form or via email.
Cookie data — information stored in cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as health data, financial account details, or government identifiers) through our Site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Site and deliver our game review content.
To send you our newsletter and editorial updates, where you have subscribed.
To respond to your enquiries, review requests, and feedback.
To analyse Site usage and improve our content, navigation, and user experience.
To comply with applicable legal obligations.

We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the purpose for which it was collected without your prior consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, we collect and use personal information only where:

you have given us your consent (e.g., newsletter subscription);
it is necessary to fulfil a contractual or pre-contractual obligation;
it is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights; or
we are required to do so by 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 the Site (e.g., hosting providers, email delivery services). These parties are contractually bound to handle your data securely and only as directed by us.
Analytics providers — aggregated, anonymised data may be shared with analytics platforms to understand Site performance.
Legal authorities — where required by New Zealand law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Bralexoni, our users, or the public.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months.

6. Your Rights

Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

request access to personal information we hold about you;
request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
withdraw consent for processing (where consent is the legal basis);
request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements;
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]. We will respond within 20 working days as required by the Privacy Act 2020.

7. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For full details on the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our 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 so we can delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable 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 completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Bralexoni Media Ltd
Level 3, 22 Waring Taylor Street
Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Email: [email protected]