1. Introduction
Welcome to Unique Cricket (uniquecricket.in). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase sports products (e.g., apparel, equipment, memorabilia), or access our cricket broadcasting services (live scores, match streams, highlights, commentary).
By using uniquecricket.in, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following categories:
A. Information you provide directly:
- Account data: Name, email address, date of birth, username, password.
- Purchase information: Billing address, shipping address, payment details (processed via secure third-party gateways), order history.
- Broadcasting preferences: Favorite teams, match reminders, notification settings.
- Communications: Feedback, support requests, survey responses.
B. Information collected automatically (when you use our broadcasting & store):
- Usage data: Pages viewed, videos streamed, time spent on live matches, clicks on products.
- Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device ID.
- Location data: Approximate location (country/city) for content geo-restrictions (broadcasting rights).
C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies to remember your login, personalize match alerts, and analyze traffic. See Section 7.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| To sell & ship sports products (jerseys, bats, balls, accessories) | Contract performance |
| To deliver live cricket broadcasting (streams, scorecards, commentary) | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| To process payments & prevent fraud | Legal obligation / Contract |
| To send match notifications & breaking news | Consent |
| To improve website performance and personalize recommendations | Legitimate interest |
| To comply with broadcasting rights and licensing rules | Legal obligation |
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers:
- Payment processors (Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal) – for product purchases.
- Streaming/CDN partners (Cloudflare, AWS, YouTube API) – to deliver broadcasting.
- Shipping carriers (Delhivery, DTDC, BlueDart) – for product delivery.
- Legal & Safety: If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights/safety of uniquecricket.in or users.
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
5. Broadcasting-Specific Privacy Notes
Because we offer cricket broadcasting (live streams, highlights, replays):
- Geo-blocking: We may check your IP address to comply with regional broadcasting rights (e.g., certain matches not available in some countries).
- Third-party embedded players: If we embed streams from Hotstar, SonyLiv, or YouTube, their privacy policies apply to video playback.
- Chat/commentary features: Any public comments during live matches are visible to others. Do not share personal information there.
6. Sports Product Purchase Privacy
When you buy cricket equipment or merchandise from us:
- We retain your order history to handle returns, warranties, and customer support.
- Payment card details are never stored on our servers; they go directly to PCI-compliant payment gateways.
- Shipping information is shared only with courier partners.
7. Cookies & Tracking
We use the following cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
| Essential | Enable shopping cart, login, live stream playback |
| Preference | Remember your favorite team, language, dark mode |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Understand which matches/products are popular |
| Marketing (optional) | Show relevant cricket gear ads |
You can disable cookies via browser settings, but broadcasting features may break.
8. Your Rights (Depending on Your Location)
Depending on your jurisdiction (India – IT Act 2000, GDPR for EU users, or similar), you may have the right to:
- Access – Request a copy of your data.
- Rectify – Correct inaccurate information.
- Erase – Request deletion of your account and data.
- Restrict processing – Opt out of personalized ads or non-essential cookies.
- Data portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent – Stop marketing emails or match notifications.
To exercise your rights, email: privacy@uniquecricket.in
9. Data Security
We implement SSL encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. For payments, we use PCI-DSS compliant gateways.
10. Data Retention
- Account data: Until you delete your account + 30 days.
- Purchase history: 7 years (for tax/legal compliance).
- Broadcasting watch history: 12 months for personalization.
- Live chat logs: 90 days.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us information, contact us immediately.
12. Third-Party Links
Our product pages and broadcasting sections may contain links to Amazon, Flipkart, Cricbuzz, or official team stores. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will always be at /privacy-policy with an updated "Last Revised" date.
14. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or broadcasting rights concerns:
Email: privacy@uniquecricket.in
Address (Registered Office – for legal notices):
Unique Cricket
India
Grievance Officer (as per Indian IT Rules 2021):
Response time: 1 business day.