Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 26/02/2025

Welcome to Drek Fantasy Cricket (“Drek,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our platform, available through our website and/or mobile applications (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you use our Services or interact with us (e.g., contacting our support). It does not apply to any third-party websites, services, or applications that you may access via external links.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please discontinue use of our Services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, username, and other registration details. We use this information to create and manage your account and to communicate with you.

Device & Usage Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, and app usage statistics. We collect this data to diagnose technical issues, administer and improve our platform, and understand user behaviors.

Game Interaction Data

Team selections, game participation, and player performance tracking. We use this data to provide our fantasy cricket services and enhance your gaming experience.

Communication Records

Inquiries, feedback, or correspondence with our support team. This helps us respond to your requests and improve customer support.

Location Data (If Applicable)

Approximate or precise location data if you choose to share it (e.g., via your device’s location settings). We only use location data to comply with territorial restrictions (e.g., where fantasy games are legally permitted) or to enhance user experience (e.g., language settings).

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

If you reside in a jurisdiction that requires a legal basis for processing personal data (e.g., GDPR in the European Union), we generally rely on one of the following:

  • Contractual Necessity: We need your data to provide the Services you request (e.g., account creation, gameplay).
  • Legitimate Interests: We use certain data to analyze, improve, and secure our Services.
  • Consent: In specific cases, we may rely on your consent (e.g., for certain marketing communications). You can withdraw consent at any time.
  • Legal Obligation: We may process data to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. How We Use Your Information
  • To Provide and Maintain Our Services: Enable user registration, manage accounts, and facilitate fantasy cricket gameplay.
  • To Improve User Experience: Analyze game trends, enhance platform functionality, and optimize services.
  • To Ensure Security & Compliance: Verify user eligibility, detect and prevent fraudulent activities, and comply with legal obligations.
  • To Communicate With You: Send notifications, updates, and important service-related messages; deliver marketing or promotional content (where permitted by law).
  • For Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill legal obligations. After this period, we securely delete or anonymize personal data unless required by law to retain it longer. Once we no longer need your personal information, we will securely destroy or anonymize it.

6. Data Sharing & Transfers
  • No Third-Party Sales: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics tools) to process data on our behalf. These providers are contractually obliged to handle your data confidentially and securely.
  • International Data Transfers: Your personal data may be transferred to and stored on servers located in countries outside your own. Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to enforce our Terms & Conditions.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. The receiving party will maintain data protection practices consistent with this policy or notify you of any significant changes.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixel tags, web beacons) to improve user experience and gather usage analytics:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality (e.g., logging in, maintaining sessions).
  • Performance Cookies: Help us analyze usage trends and performance, enabling us to improve Services.
  • Preference Cookies: Store user preferences for a personalized experience.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

If we use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), they may also place cookies to collect aggregated data about user interactions. These services may collect anonymized data such as browsing patterns and device details. Users can opt out via browser settings or Google’s opt-out tools.

8. User Rights & Choices
  • Access & Update Information: You can view and update your personal information in your account settings.
  • Request Data Deletion: Contact us to delete your account and associated personal data. We will comply unless we are legally required to retain it.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
  • Data Portability (Where Applicable): Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Object or Restrict Processing (Where Applicable): In certain circumstances, you may have the right to object to or request a restriction of processing your personal data.
  • Complaint to a Regulatory Authority: If you believe your data rights have been breached, you can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
9. Security Measures

We use industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes:

  • Encryption in Transit & At Rest (e.g., TLS/SSL protocols, AES-256).
  • Access Controls (restricting who within our organization can access personal data).
  • Regular Security Assessments (to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities).

In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will notify you and/or the relevant regulatory authorities as required by applicable laws.

10. Children’s Privacy

Age Requirement: Our platform is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors.

Parental Supervision: Parents and guardians should monitor children’s internet use to prevent unauthorized access. If we learn that we have collected information from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Responsible Gaming

Drek Fantasy Cricket is a free-to-play fantasy sports platform. There are no real-money transactions, betting, or gambling on our platform. Please play responsibly and in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction.

12. Disclaimer

Drek Fantasy Cricket is available only for users who are at least 18 years old and in regions where fantasy sports are legally allowed. By using our Services, you agree to comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website and/or app.
  • Indicate the effective date of the update.
  • Notify you (e.g., via email or prominent notice) if the changes are significant.

Your continued use of our Services after the updated policy becomes effective indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Compliance Team:

Email: support@drekfantasycricket.in
Address: Drek Fantasy Cricket, Shop No 18,192, Gada House, Opp Bank of India, above Picassa Jewellery, 400003, India

15. Acceptance of This Policy

By creating an account or otherwise using our Services, you signify your understanding of and agreement to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies or practices, you should not use our Services.