LegalInteractive Games & Entertainment Association
Privacy Policy
24 Feb 20265 pages~9 min full read
IGEA manages personal and non-personal data in compliance with the Australian Privacy Act 1998 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Data is collected directly from individuals and indirectly via third-party platforms including Google Forms, MailChimp, Microsoft 365, Eventbrite, Meet to Match, CrowdComms, Sched, Discord, and Zoom.
The organization prohibits the collection of sensitive data such as health, racial, or political information and restricts data collection from individuals under 13 years of age.
Event photographs are used for promotional purposes unless the individual submits a written objection to the organization.
Individuals maintain the right to access, amend, or permanently delete their records, subject to identity verification by IGEA.
Data retention is strictly limited to periods necessary for business operations, legal compliance, contract enforcement, and dispute resolution.
As of the 14 July 2025 revision, all privacy-related queries, complaints, or data requests must be directed to [email protected].
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) establishes a comprehensive framework for handling personal and non‑personal information gathered from members, event participants, and website users. Its primary aim is to disclose the categories of data collected, the purposes for which it is used, the circumstances under which it may be shared, and the mechanisms by which individuals can access, correct, or delete their information, all in alignment with the Australian Privacy Act 1998 and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Data are obtained directly from individuals who provide contact details, payment information, and optional consent for photographs, as well as indirectly through a suite of third‑party platforms that support membership forms (Google Forms), email marketing (MailChimp), office productivity (Microsoft 365), ticketing (Eventbrite), and event‑management tools such as Meet to Match, CrowdComms, Sched, Discord and Zoom. The policy expressly excludes the collection of personally identifiable information from anyone under 13 years of age and prohibits the intentional acquisition of sensitive data such as health, racial, or political information. Photographs taken at events may be used for promotional purposes unless a written objection is received.
Retention is limited to the period necessary for legitimate business purposes, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and contract enforcement. Individuals retain the right to request access, amendment, or permanent deletion of their records, with IGEA required to verify identity before responding. Personal data are stored off‑site with technical safeguards, and cross‑border transfers occur only with consent or where comparable legal protections exist.
The policy applies to all interactions with IGEA’s globally accessible website and events, and it is subject to periodic updates posted on the organization’s site. Queries, complaints, or data‑subject requests are directed to [email protected], while formal complaints may be lodged with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The latest revision was issued on 14 July 2025.
