Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [11th – August – 2024]

This Privacy Policy outlines how patelsiddhi.com collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information. By accessing and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.  

Information We Collect  

We collect various types of information from our users, including:

  1. Personal Information:
    • Name (optional, typically collected through comments or subscriptions)
    • Email address (optional, typically collected through subscriptions or contacting us)
    • IP address (collected automatically)
    • Location (country, inferred from IP address)
    • Device information (type, operating system, browser, collected automatically)
  2. Non-Personal Information:
    • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks, collected automatically)
    • Aggregate data (general user statistics, not linked to individuals)

How We Collect Information

We primarily collect information through the following methods:

  • Direct collection: When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments)
  • Google Analytics: To track website traffic and user behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Cookies and similar technologies: To enhance your user experience (e.g., remembering preferences). You can manage cookie settings in your web browser.

Use of Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To deliver and improve our cricket-related content and services (e.g., personalized recommendations)
  • To personalize your experience on our website (e.g., remembering preferences)
  • To communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, updates, responses to comments)
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve Cricfreak
  • To comply with legal obligations in India

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information under the following circumstances:

  • Google AdSense: For ad-serving purposes and to comply with Google AdSense policies. We will not share any information that directly identifies you (e.g., name, email) with Google. For more information on Google’s advertising practices, please visit the Google AdSense privacy policy: [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads].
  • Affiliate partners: To track referrals and commissions, but only with appropriate data protection measures in place to anonymize or pseudonymize your data whenever possible. We will not share any information that directly identifies you with our affiliate partners without your consent. For more details on how we handle affiliate partnerships, please see our separate Referral Policy.
  • Third-party service providers: To assist with our website operation (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements. These providers are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to Cricfreak.
  • Law enforcement or legal authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.  

Your Rights

Under Indian law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

  • The right to access and update your personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • The right to opt out of marketing communications
  • The right to object to certain data processing activities

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@cricfreak.in. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to our website.  

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed towards children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. We will take steps to delete the information from our systems.  

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us

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