1. Introduction
Welcome to Gully Cricket Community ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our cricket tournament management platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services.
By using Gully Cricket Community, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we may collect the following personal information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture
- Authentication Data: Google account information (when you sign in with Google OAuth)
- Profile Data: User preferences, community memberships, role assignments
2.2 Usage and Device Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
- Usage Data: Features accessed, pages viewed, interactions with the app, time spent on features
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, user agent, screen resolution, language preferences
- Location Data: General location information (derived from IP address, not precise GPS location)
2.3 Content and Activity Information
We collect information about your activities on our platform:
- Communities you join or create
- Matches and tournaments you participate in or create
- Scorecard data and live scoring activities
- Messages, comments, and communications within communities
- Voting activities and team selections
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our cricket tournament management services
- Authentication: To authenticate your identity and manage your account access
- Communication: To send you service-related notifications, community invites, and updates
- Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant content
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our services and improve functionality
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google OAuth
We use Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication. When you sign in with Google, Google's Privacy Policy applies to the authentication process. We receive basic profile information (name, email, picture) from your Google account to create and maintain your account.
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4.2 PostHog Analytics
We use PostHog for product analytics to understand how users interact with our services. PostHog collects anonymized usage data including page views, feature usage, and user interactions to help us improve our platform.
PostHog Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
4.3 Google AdSense
Our web platform uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to provide personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings.
Google AdSense Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4.4 Data Storage Services
We use self-hosted PostgreSQL databases and Redis for data storage and caching. All data is stored securely on our servers and is not shared with third-party storage providers.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Within Communities: Your profile information and activities are visible to other members of communities you join
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (analytics, hosting, etc.)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
- Secure session management with HttpOnly cookies
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Data backup and recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile settings
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection through your device or browser settings
- Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. We may retain certain information for longer periods when required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as:
- Maintaining account records
- Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
- Complying with legal obligations
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending a notification through the app or email for significant changes
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Note: Please update the contact email address above with your actual support or privacy contact email.