🔒 Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
Last updated: June 2025 | Effective: June 2025
1. Information We Collect
CrickTips ("we", "us", "our") operates the website cricktips.in. We collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when you create an account
- Messages sent through our Contact form
- Expert profile information (specialty, bio, formats) if you apply as a tipster
Information collected automatically:
- Browser type, operating system, and device type
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Pages visited, time spent, and clicks (via analytics)
- Referring website or source
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our cricket tips and predictions service
- Authenticate your account and maintain your session securely
- Send important service updates (no spam — we don't sell your email)
- Respond to your enquiries and support requests
- Analyse usage patterns to improve the platform
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking
CrickTips uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Session cookies — to keep you logged in during your visit
- Preference cookies — to remember your settings (e.g., selected sport, language)
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site (anonymised data)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some features (such as login) may not function correctly without cookies.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party services we use to operate CrickTips (e.g., Supabase for database, Netlify for hosting). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
- Business transfer: If CrickTips is acquired or merges with another entity, your data may be transferred — you will be notified.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data:
- Passwords are stored as cryptographic hashes (SHA-256) — we cannot see your password
- Session tokens are randomly generated and stored securely
- All data is transmitted over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption)
- Database access is restricted to authorised server-side functions only
No system is 100% secure. If you suspect your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at contact@cricktips.in.
6. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information via your profile
- Deletion: Request that your account and associated data be deleted
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from any communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@cricktips.in.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including bookmakers and betting platforms. CrickTips is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
CrickTips is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with their information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of CrickTips after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: