Privacy Policy

Fantasy Cricket is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, username, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Optional information you choose to add to your profile
• Communications: Messages you send to our support team
• Contest Data: Team selections, contest entries, and performance data

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Match Data: Player statistics and match information from official cricket data providers
• Analytics Services: Aggregated usage data from analytics providers (if consent given)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

• Creating and managing your account
• Processing contest entries and calculating scores
• Providing customer support
• Communicating about your account and the Service

2.2 Service Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve features
• Testing new features and functionality
• Troubleshooting technical issues

2.3 Security and Fair Play

• Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Identifying multiple accounts or collusion
• Protecting against security threats

2.4 Legal Compliance

• Complying with legal obligations
• Responding to legal requests and preventing harm
• Enforcing our rights and protecting our users

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide the Service you've requested
• Legitimate Interests: Improving the Service, security, and fraud prevention
• Consent: Analytics and marketing cookies (which you can control)
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Service:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services (if you consent)
• Customer support tools
• Email service providers

These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to perform services for us.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Protect the safety of users or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

If Fantasy Cricket is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.5 Public Information

Contest leaderboards may display usernames publicly. Do not use personally identifiable information as your username.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial records)
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Prevent fraud and abuse

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where we must retain it for legal reasons.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access your personal data and receive a copy in a portable format.

6.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your account settings.

6.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data through your dashboard or by contacting us.

6.4 Objection and Restriction

You can object to certain processing or request restriction of your data.

6.5 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent (e.g., marketing cookies), you can withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings.

6.6 Lodge a Complaint

If you're in the EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

6.7 Do Not Track

Our Service responds to browser Do Not Track signals by limiting non-essential tracking.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@fantasycricketgam.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:

Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@fantasycricketgam.com
Address: Fantasy Cricket Ltd., 123 Cricket Lane, Sports District, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India