PRIVACY POLICY

HatchFox Studios ABN (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") operates the website athena2327.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using this website you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Email address — when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact enquiry.
• Session data — a session cookie (auth_session) is stored in your browser when you authenticate through the site archive. This cookie contains no personally identifiable information and is used solely to maintain your access state during your visit. It expires after 7 days.
• Usage data — standard server logs may capture IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals.

We do not collect sensitive information (as defined under the Privacy Act) and do not require account registration to use this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To send you updates about Athena 2327 projects, comics, game development, and related content — only if you have subscribed.
• To maintain your authenticated session while browsing the archive.
• To understand aggregate website usage and improve the site experience.

We will not use your personal information for any purpose not stated here without your consent.

3. Third-Party Services

This website links to and integrates with the following third-party platforms, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Patreon — patreon.com/Athena2327. If you support us on Patreon, Patreon's Privacy Policy applies to any data processed through their platform.
• Discord — if you join our community server, Discord's Privacy Policy governs that interaction.
• GlobalComix — reading comics on GlobalComix is subject to their terms and privacy policy.
• Google Fonts — this site loads fonts from Google's CDN. Google may collect standard request data per their Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing them with your information.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information:

• Where required or authorised by Australian law;
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of HatchFox Studios or others;
• With your explicit consent.

5. Data Storage and Security

Newsletter email addresses are stored securely and used only for the purpose for which they were provided. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

This website is a static site hosted via cPanel. No passwords or payment information are processed or stored by this website.

6. Cookies

This site uses a single functional cookie (auth_session) to remember that you have authenticated to the archive. This is not a tracking cookie and contains no personal data. You can clear this cookie at any time through your browser settings — doing so will return you to the access terminal on your next visit.

We do not use advertising cookies, analytics tracking cookies, or third-party behavioural tracking on this site.

7. Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• Request access to any personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction of any inaccurate personal information;
• Unsubscribe from communications at any time by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.