📋 Overview
LocalCricBuzz ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website at localcricbuzz.com.
By using LocalCricBuzz, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
📊 Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, mobile number, city, state during registration
- Profile Information: Playing style, batting/bowling role, profile photo
- Match Data: Scores, wickets, and match statistics submitted by organizers
- Payment Information: Transaction IDs only — we do NOT store card numbers or bank details
- Device Information: Device type and OS for app compatibility
🎯 How We Use Your Information
- Display public player profiles and career statistics
- Send OTP verification via SMS for secure login
- Send access codes and tournament updates via SMS
- Enable organizers to manage tournaments and live scoring
- Improve our platform features and user experience
- Send important service notifications
🔒 Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encrypted HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- Secure cloud servers (MongoDB Atlas, Render)
- JWT-based authentication for all sensitive operations
- No storage of payment card details (handled by Cashfree)
🤝 Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
⚠️ Player profiles and match statistics are publicly visible on the platform as intended by users during registration.
We share data only with:
- Cashfree Payments — for payment processing only
- Fast2SMS — for OTP and SMS notifications
🍪 Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses minimal cookies for session management and basic analytics to improve user experience. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
👶 Children's Privacy
LocalCricBuzz is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
✏️ Your Rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update incorrect information in your profile
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Export your match statistics
To exercise these rights, email us at localcricbuzz@gmail.com. We will respond within 7 business days.
🔄 Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email. Continued use of LocalCricBuzz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.