1. Introduction
Welcome to CricDasti (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We operate the website at cricdasti.com (the “Website”), which provides cricket news, live scores, match coverage, and related content.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your choices when you visit or use our Website.
By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
We may collect information you voluntarily give us, including when you:
- Fill out our contact form (such as your name, email address, subject, and message)
- Subscribe to newsletters or alerts, if offered
- Communicate with us by email or other channels
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- General location derived from IP address (country or region level)
- Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers (see Section 6)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our services
- Publish and deliver cricket news, scores, and related content
- Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor usage, troubleshoot issues, and protect the security of the Website
- Analyze trends and understand how visitors use our content
- Display advertisements, including personalized ads where permitted by law
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
4. Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)
Depending on your location, we process personal information based on one or more of the following: your consent; performance of a contract or steps at your request; our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Website (balanced against your rights); and compliance with legal obligations.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With vendors who help us host the Website, send emails, provide analytics, deliver advertising, or perform similar services, subject to appropriate safeguards.
- Advertising and analytics partners: Including Google, as described in Sections 6 and 7.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to this policy.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. Some cookies are essential for the Website to function; others help us understand usage or show relevant ads.
For more detail on the types of cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookies Policy on the Website.
7. Google Services and Advertising
We may use Google services on the Website, including:
- Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use the Website. Google may collect information such as your IP address and browsing activity. You can learn more in Google’s Privacy Policy and opt out using Google’s browser add-on or your browser settings.
- Google AdSense and other Google advertising products — to display ads on the Website. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. This may include personalized advertising where allowed.
You can read how Google uses data from partner sites at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
You may opt out of personalized advertising from Google at google.com/settings/ads. Additional opt-out options may be available at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu (for EU users).
Third-party advertisers may use their own cookies and technologies. We do not control those third parties’ practices; please review their privacy policies.
8. Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form messages and related correspondence are typically retained for a reasonable period to handle your request and for record-keeping.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format, where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 14. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You can also control cookies through your browser settings and our Cookies Policy.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
12. International Visitors
CricDasti may be accessed from different countries. Your information may be processed in locations where we or our service providers operate, which may have different data protection laws than your country. By using the Website, you understand that your information may be transferred and processed as described in this policy.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the latest version. Material changes may be noted on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, to the extent permitted by law.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:
Email: privacy@cricdasti.com
Contact form: use the Contact Us page on the Website.
For general enquiries: info@cricdasti.com