GDPR Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

GDPR Policy

Cricket Bureau (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the personal data and privacy of all our users, including visitors from the European Union.

This GDPR Policy explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation and outlines your rights under this important data protection law.

What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect across the European Union in May 2018. It establishes strict rules for how organizations collect, process, store, and protect the personal data of EU citizens and residents. Although Cricket Bureau operates from India, we comply with GDPR because we have visitors from the European Union who access our cricket news and content. GDPR applies to any website that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the website is based. We are committed to protecting the data of all our users worldwide, not just those in the EU.

Why Does GDPR Apply to Cricket Bureau?

Cricket Bureau serves a global audience of cricket fans, including many visitors and readers from European Union countries. We collect and process personal data through contact forms, cookies, and website analytics. Additionally, we use third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and affiliate marketing programs that may process data from EU users. We believe in maintaining transparency and the highest standards of data protection for all our users. By complying with GDPR, we demonstrate our commitment to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information.

What Personal Data Do We Collect from EU Visitors?

When you visit Cricket Bureau, we may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Your name and email address when you contact us via email or through contact forms on our website.
  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, pages visited, time spent on our site, and referring website addresses.
  • Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising purposes.
  • Location Data: General geographic location at the country or city level for analytics purposes.
  • Important Clarifications: We do NOT collect sensitive personal data such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information. We do NOT require user registration or account creation. We do NOT collect payment or financial information as we do not operate e-commerce on our website.

How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide cricket news, analysis, and content to you
  • To respond to inquiries when you contact us via email
  • To improve our website functionality and understand user behavior through analytics
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To analyze cricket content performance and reader preferences
  • To protect our website from security threats, spam, and abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations when required by law

Our legal basis for processing your data includes our legitimate interest in operating and improving our cricket website, your consent (where required, such as for cookies), and legal obligations when mandated by law.

Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you are an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated GDPR.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at businessbuddykb@gmail.com with “GDPR Request” in the subject line. Specify which right(s) you wish to exercise and provide sufficient information to help us identify your data (if applicable). We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request. These services are provided free of charge unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.

Third-Party Services and Data Processing

Cricket Bureau uses the following third-party services that may process your data:

  • Google Analytics: Analyzes website traffic and user behavior (processes IP addresses, browsing patterns, and device information).
  • Google AdSense: Displays advertisements on our website using cookies for ad targeting and personalization.
  • Affiliate Marketing Programs: May use cookies to track referrals and conversions.

These third-party services may transfer your data outside the European Union. Each service has its own privacy policy and GDPR compliance measures. For more information, visit the Google Privacy Policy and Google GDPR Compliance pages.

How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Contact form data and email inquiries: Retained for up to 2 years for record-keeping purposes
  • Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (typically 26 months)
  • Cookie data: Varies by cookie type (see our Cookie Policy for specific retention periods)

We regularly review and delete data that is no longer necessary for our legitimate purposes.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including secure hosting with reputable providers, regular malware scanning and security updates, HTTPS encrypted data transmission, and limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only. However, please understand that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Cricket Bureau operates from India, and your personal data may be transferred to and processed in India or other countries outside the European Union. These countries may have different data protection laws than those in the EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers. By using our website, EU visitors acknowledge and consent to this transfer of data.

Children’s Privacy and GDPR

Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age (the GDPR age threshold for digital consent). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately at businessbuddykb@gmail.com, and we will delete such data promptly upon verification.

Cookies and Your Consent

Cricket Bureau uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and duration, please see our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website. For EU visitors, we obtain consent for non-essential cookies as required by GDPR.

Data Protection Contact Information

For any data protection inquiries or GDPR-related questions, please contact:

  • Email: businessbuddykb@gmail.com
  • Website Owner: Karan Bhardwaj
  • Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days
  • Location: India

As a small website, Cricket Bureau does not have a dedicated Data Protection Officer (DPO), as it is not required under GDPR for organizations of our size. However, all data protection inquiries are handled directly and personally by the website owner.

Updates to This GDPR Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date at the top. Material changes will be communicated prominently on our website. Your continued use of Cricket Bureau after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us About GDPR

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this GDPR Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

We are committed to protecting your privacy, complying with GDPR requirements, and maintaining your trust. Your data protection rights are important to us, and we take our responsibilities seriously.

Learn More About GDPR

To learn more about your rights under GDPR and data protection in the European Union, visit these official resources:

About Cricket Bureau

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Founded in 2025 by Karan Bhardwaj, we are committed to bringing cricket fans worldwide closer to the game through high-quality content and timely updates.

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