PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: August 21, 2025
Website: powerupjam.com

Overview

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you engage with the POWER UP! Game Jam (referred to as “the Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the terms outlined here. Please note that POWER UP! is operating in compliance with EU data regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Who We Are

POWER UP! is an initiative supported by the New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA), and POWER UP! adopts and aligns with the values and principles of the NZGDA Charter.

Definitions

  • Company: Refers to the organisers of POWER UP!, affiliated with NZGDA.

  • Service: The POWER UP! Game Jam and associated website (powerupjam.com).

  • You: The individual or entity using the Service.

  • Personal Data: Any information that can be used to identify an individual.

  • Usage Data: Data collected automatically such as browser type, IP address, or time spent on pages.

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve site functionality.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect:

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Any content or messages you submit

  • Your IP address and usage data

Usage Data

Automatically collected information may include:

  • IP address

  • Device type and browser

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Access times and dates

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve and personalise your experience.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us improve the Service by analysing usage

Your options: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may limit functionality of the website.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Service

  • Contact you about event updates

  • Improve and analyse our website

  • Understand community trends

  • Share anonymised usage data internally or with partners for research or evaluation

  • Fulfil any legal or safety obligations

Offensive or Harmful Content

We are committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful community. We reserve the right to remove or decline any content, projects, or participation that:

  • Promotes hate, harassment, or discrimination

  • Contains graphic violence or sexual content not suitable for the general community

  • Contradicts the values of the NZGDA Charter

  • We deem harmful to our participants or brand

These determinations are at our discretion and final.

GDPR Compliance

The POWER UP! Game Jam complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This means we are committed to protecting the rights of individuals located in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), regardless of where our event is hosted or organised from.

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have specific rights under the GDPR, including:

  • The right to access your personal data

  • The right to rectify inaccuracies

  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at here.

What We Collect and Why

We collect only the information necessary to run the event and improve your experience. This may include:

  • Your name and email address (via forms, for communication and participation)

  • Your Discord username (to invite you to our event server)

  • Your location (to understand our audience demographics)

  • Your responses to feedback surveys (to improve future events)

  • Analytics data (e.g. website traffic, anonymised IPs)

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share your information:

  • With service providers helping us run the website or event

  • During a merger or reorganisation

  • As required by law

  • With your consent

  • If needed to protect the safety or rights of others

Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to anyone under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you become aware of such collection, please contact us and we will delete the data.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We'll post any changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

We may also notify you via email or platform notice if the changes are significant.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us via our Contact Page.

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