Privacy Policy


Last updated: 22 February 2026

1. Introduction

At Invid.au, your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing or using Invid.au, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Account Information

  • Username
  • Email address
  • Password (securely hashed)
  • Display name
  • Profile information (avatar, bio, social links, etc)
  • User preferences and settings

Platform Activity

  • Forum posts, comments, messages
  • Match history and tournament participation
  • Team memberships
  • Reputation / voting activity
  • Notifications and interactions

Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Session data
  • Log files
  • Connection timestamps
  • Online/offline presence

Analytics

We use analytics tools (such as Matomo) to collect anonymised or pseudonymised data including:

  • Page views
  • Navigation paths
  • Referrers
  • Device type

This helps us improve platform performance and user experience.

Anti-Cheat & Game Services (where applicable)

If you participate in supported competitive services, we may collect:

  • Game client data
  • System information
  • IP addresses
  • Screenshots (in rare cases)
  • Server interaction logs

These are used strictly for integrity, moderation, and anti-cheat purposes.

3. How We Collect Information

Information is collected when you:

  • Register an account
  • Update your profile
  • Join matches or tournaments
  • Post on forums
  • Send messages
  • Interact with site features
  • Connect to game servers
  • Contact support

We collect information lawfully and fairly, and where appropriate, with your knowledge or consent.

4. Why We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information to:

  • Provide and operate the platform
  • Manage accounts and authentication
  • Facilitate matches, tournaments, and communities
  • Deliver notifications
  • Enforce platform rules
  • Prevent cheating and abuse
  • Improve performance and features
  • Provide customer support
  • Meet legal obligations

We only use your information for these purposes or closely related purposes.

5. Public Content

Invid.au is a public platform.

Some information is visible to other users and the general public, including:

  • Username
  • Profile details
  • Forum posts
  • Match participation
  • Online/offline status
  • Activity history

Anything you choose to publish publicly is done at your own discretion.

Please do not post sensitive personal information.

6. Prohibited Sharing of Personal Information

Posting another user’s personal or identifying information without consent is strictly prohibited.

This includes:

  • Real names
  • Addresses
  • Emails
  • IP addresses
  • Private messages

Breaches may result in suspension or permanent account removal.

If your personal information is posted by another user, please contact support immediately.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Store preferences
  • Improve performance
  • Collect analytics

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some platform features may not function correctly.

8. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure password hashing
  • Restricted administrative access
  • Firewalls and monitoring
  • Database security controls
  • Regular updates and patching

No system is 100% secure, but we actively work to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Platform operation
  • Legal compliance
  • Anti-cheat investigations
  • Dispute resolution

You may request account deletion, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Some records (such as match results or moderation logs) may be retained for integrity purposes.

10. Third Parties

We may share limited information with trusted third-party services used to operate Invid.au, including:

  • Hosting providers
  • Analytics services
  • Email delivery systems
  • Game servers

We do not sell your personal data.

In rare cases, IP addresses or technical data may be shared with anti-cheat partners or authorities where required by law.

11. Accessing or Correcting Your Information

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

12. Children

Invid.au is not intended for users under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will remove it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Continued use of Invid.au constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please contact us via:


https://invid.au/contact

Final Statement

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles to ensure your personal information remains protected.

Thank you for being part of Invid.au.