Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Qerunavik ("we", "us", "our") operates the website qerunavik.info, a video game review platform based in Auckland, New Zealand. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers and contributors in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit qerunavik.info, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
• Submit a game for review consideration (name, email, game details)
• Apply to write for Qerunavik (name, email, writing samples)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search terms
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

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

3. How We Use Your Information

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

• To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
• To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• To process game review requests and contributor applications
• To improve the content, functionality and user experience of qerunavik.info
• To analyse website traffic and understand how readers engage with our content
• To comply with our legal obligations under New Zealand law

4. 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.
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests as a media publication, such as analysing website traffic to improve our content.
• Legal obligation: Where we are required to process information to comply with 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 information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., email delivery services, analytics providers). These providers are contractually required to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request from New Zealand authorities.
• Business transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

6. 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 New Zealand law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form indefinitely.

7. Your Rights

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

• Request access to 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 newsletter communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner

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.

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 is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

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

10. Children's Privacy

Qerunavik 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 promptly 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 post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: Level 3, 17 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

You may also contact the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner at www.privacy.org.nz if you have an unresolved privacy concern.