Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cric Play Fantasy's Privacy Policy. This policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Privacy First: We collect minimal personal information and do not sell or share your data with third parties.

2. Information We Collect

We collect very limited information to provide our Service. Here's what we collect:

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information

Username: A unique identifier you choose during registration
Password: Encrypted and securely stored for authentication

We do NOT collect: email addresses, phone numbers, real names, addresses, or payment information.

Gameplay Information

Teams you create
Players you select
Points you earn
Leaderboard rankings
Match participation history

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Technical Information

IP Address: Used for geo-restriction compliance
Browser Type: To ensure compatibility
Device Information: For responsive design optimization
Access Times: For security and analytics
Cookies: For session management (see Section 5)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

✗ Email addresses
✗ Phone numbers
✗ Real names or personal identification
✗ Physical addresses
✗ Payment or financial information
✗ Social media profiles
✗ Biometric data
✗ Location data (beyond IP-based state detection)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

🔐 Account Management

Create and manage your account
Authenticate your login
Maintain your session
Recover your account (if possible)

🎮 Service Delivery

Enable team creation
Calculate points
Display leaderboards
Track your gameplay history

🛡️ Security & Compliance

Enforce geo-restrictions
Prevent fraud and abuse
Detect unauthorized access
Comply with legal requirements

📊 Improvement & Analytics

Analyze usage patterns
Improve our Service
Fix bugs and errors
Optimize performance

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored in text files on our secure servers:

User Data: Stored in encrypted text files
Passwords: Hashed using secure algorithms (never stored in plain text)
Gameplay Data: Stored in structured text files
Session Data: Stored in secure cookies

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

🔒 SSL/TLS Encryption

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS

🔐 Password Hashing

Passwords are hashed and salted before storage

🛡️ Secure Cookies

Session cookies are HttpOnly and Secure

🚫 Access Control

Strict file permissions and access controls

🔍 Regular Monitoring

Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity

💾 Regular Backups

Automated backups to prevent data loss

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

Active Accounts: Data retained indefinitely while account is active
Inactive Accounts: May be deleted after 2 years of inactivity
Deleted Accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days
Legal Requirements: May retain data longer if required by law

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our Service.

5.2 Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Essential
`cpf_session`	Maintains your login session	7 days	Yes
`cpf_user`	Stores your user ID	7 days	Yes
`cpf_remember`	Remembers your login preference	30 days	No

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using our Service.

5.4 Third-Party Cookies

We do NOT use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking. The only third-party service we use is:

Cricbuzz API: For cricket data (does not set cookies on our site)

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

Important: We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6.2 When We May Share Data

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

6.3 Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on our Service:

Your username
Your leaderboard ranking
Your total points
Number of teams created

We do NOT display any other personal information publicly.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

👁️ Right to Access

You can access your account information by logging into your dashboard.

✏️ Right to Correction

You can update your username and password through your profile settings.

🗑️ Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your account by contacting us at support@cricplayfantasy.com

📥 Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured format.

🚫 Right to Object

You can object to certain data processing activities by contacting us.

⏸️ Right to Restriction

You can request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.

7.1 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@cricplayfantasy.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: Our Service is NOT intended for children under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Our Service is primarily intended for users in India. Your data is stored on servers located in India.

If you access our Service from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us:

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites
We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit
This Privacy Policy applies only to our Service

11. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information:

We will investigate the breach immediately
We will notify affected users as soon as possible
We will provide details about the breach and steps to protect yourself
We will report the breach to relevant authorities if required by law

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
We will notify you of significant changes through our Service
Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Cric Play Fantasy

SCO 69, Huda Market, Sector 40 Rd, Sector 40
Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India