Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Adelaide Indie Showcase ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website indielaunch.info and organises community events for indie game developers and players in Adelaide, South Australia. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, event participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your data under Australian privacy law.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you interact with our website or participate in our community activities. The types of information we collect include:
- Contact Information: When you submit an inquiry, register interest in events, or contact us via email or our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
- Developer and Creator Information: If you express interest in showcasing your indie game or participating as a developer, we may collect information about your project, studio name, portfolio links, and professional background.
- Technical Information: Our website may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited through the use of analytics tools and cookies.
- Event Participation Data: When you attend or register for showcase events, we may collect attendance records, feedback, and participation preferences to improve future events.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site traffic patterns.
We may use analytics tools to collect aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about website usage, including page views, session duration, and navigation paths. This helps us improve the structure and content of our site to better serve the Adelaide indie game community.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with developers, players, and community members about showcase events and opportunities.
- To organise, promote, and manage indie game showcase events and community gatherings in Adelaide.
- To maintain and improve our website, ensuring it serves as an effective hub for the local indie gaming scene.
- To send updates, newsletters, or announcements about upcoming events, new showcases, and community news (only if you have opted in or provided consent).
- To understand community needs and preferences, enabling us to tailor our events and content to better support indie developers and players in South Australia.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and property of Adelaide Indie Showcase and our community members.
Sharing and Disclosure of 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 engage trusted third-party service providers to assist with website hosting, email communications, event management, or analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes we specify and to protect it appropriately.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Adelaide Indie Showcase, our users, or the public.
- Community Promotion: With your explicit consent, we may feature your game, project details, or testimonials on our website or promotional materials to highlight the Adelaide indie game community.
We do not share your personal information with unrelated third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
Contact inquiries and event-related data are typically retained for the duration of our relationship with you and for a reasonable period thereafter to maintain records of community engagement and event history.
Your Privacy Rights
Under Australian privacy law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain records.
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Complaints: If you believe we have mishandled your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with us or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Security of Your Information
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 electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We encourage you to take steps to protect your own information, such as using strong passwords and being cautious about sharing personal details online.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites operated by indie game developers, event partners, or other third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for a general audience interested in indie games and community events. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or community feedback. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and may notify you through our website or by email if appropriate.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Adelaide Indie Showcase
Email: hello@indielaunch.info
Phone: +61 488 448 223
We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and work with you to address any privacy concerns.