Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Navurex ("we", "us", or "our"), operated at navurex.info, collects, uses, and safeguards information about visitors to our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand).

By using navurex.info, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Who We Are

Navurex is an independent game review publication based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our registered address is:

Level 3, 45 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information in the following circumstances:

• Newsletter subscription: name and email address.
• Contact form submissions: name, email address, subject, and message content.
• Review requests: game title, platform, email address, and optional notes.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit navurex.info, our servers and analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL
• Date and time of access

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

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and review requests.
• To send our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in.
• To improve the content and functionality of navurex.info.
• To analyse site traffic and understand reader behaviour in aggregate.
• To comply with legal obligations under New Zealand law.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the Privacy Act 2020, we process personal information only when:

• You have given us explicit consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
• Processing is necessary to respond to your request (e.g., contact form).
• We have a legitimate interest in improving our service, provided this does not override your rights.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., email delivery, analytics) that process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a New Zealand government authority.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months.
• Analytics data is retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months.

7. Your Rights

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

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter).
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your privacy rights have been breached.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. 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 completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

navurex.info may contain links to external websites, including game publisher sites and platform stores. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website 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 so we can delete it promptly.

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 navurex.info after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

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

Navurex Privacy Officer
Level 3, 45 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]