Last updated: September 2025
Criczip (“we,” “us,” or “our”) publishes short, trustworthy cricket stories. We respect your privacy and collect only what is necessary to run the site, deliver our newsletter, and keep the service secure.
Quick Summary
- We collect information you provide (such as your email for newsletters) and limited technical data needed for site reliability.
- We do not sell your data.
- We run ads through Google AdSense, which may use cookies for ad delivery and measurement. You can manage ad settings at any time.
- You can unsubscribe from emails and request deletion of your data whenever you choose.
What We Collect
- Newsletter sign-ups: We collect your email address, sign-up time, IP address, and browser details to manage subscriptions and prevent abuse.
- Contact form: If you contact us, we collect the name, email, subject, and message you submit, plus your IP address, only to respond and prevent abuse.
- Site analytics: We use analytics tools to understand aggregate traffic patterns. Session data may be collected for analysis.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider may log IP addresses, browser type, and timestamps to keep the site secure and reliable.
How We Use Your Information
- Newsletters: To send you updates and new stories.
- Support: To respond to messages you send.
- Reliability & security: To keep the site safe and operational.
- Analytics: To understand overall site usage.
- Advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies to deliver and measure ads. You can manage or opt out of personalized ads via Google Ad Settings.
Data Retention
- Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Contact messages are usually retained for up to 12 months.
- Analytics data is typically retained for up to 14 months.
- Server logs are typically kept for 30–90 days unless required longer for security.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted providers who process information on our behalf and under safeguards:
- Email services to send newsletters.
- Hosting providers to operate the site.
- Google AdSense for ad delivery.
- Analytics providers for aggregate usage insights.
Cookies and Ads
We use cookies for basic site functions and ad delivery. With Google AdSense, cookies may help deliver relevant ads and measure performance. You can manage preferences or opt out of personalized ads at any time.
Your Choices & Rights
- Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time (a link is included in every email).
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Withdraw consent for communications at any time.
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Children's Privacy
Criczip is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided data, please contact us and we will delete it.
International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your country (for example, to our hosting or email providers), we apply appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we work to minimize risk and review practices regularly.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest version, and material changes will be highlighted more clearly.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, please reach us via the Contact page.
