PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

1. Data We Collect

We collect the following categories of data to provide and improve the Game:

1.1 Data Collected Automatically

When you use the Game, we automatically collect:

1.2 Data You Provide Directly

If you choose to create an account or contact us:

• Account Linking: Google Play Games ID, Apple Game Center ID, social login identifiers
• Profile Information: Player name/nickname, avatar selection
• Cloud Save Data: Game progress synchronized across devices
• Support Requests: Contact information, correspondence content, screenshots
• Survey Responses: Feedback, preferences, demographic information (when voluntarily provided)

1.3 Data from Third Parties

We may receive data about you from:

• Authentication Providers: Google, Apple, Facebook (when you use social login)
• Advertising Partners: Attribution data, conversion events, device-level analytics
• App Stores: Download and installation data, purchase confirmations
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage patterns, benchmark data

2. Third-Party Partners

We work with trusted third-party partners who may collect data through the Game. Each partner operates under their own privacy policy:

2.1 Advertising Partners

Note: We may add additional advertising partners in the future. This policy will be updated accordingly.

2.2 Analytics Partners

2.3 Attribution Partners

2.4 Platform Services

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

5. Who We Share Data With

We may share your data with the following categories of recipients:

5.1 Service Providers

• Advertising Networks: To display and measure advertisements (device identifiers, usage data)
• Analytics Providers: To analyze game usage and improve performance
• Attribution Partners: To measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Cloud Infrastructure: Secure hosting and data storage
• Customer Support Tools: To process and respond to support requests

5.2 Payment Processors

Google Play and Apple App Store handle all payment processing. We do not receive or store your payment card details.

5.3 Other Players

If you use social features (leaderboards, achievements), your player name and scores may be visible to other players.

5.4 Legal and Safety

• Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental request
• Rights Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraud, cheating, or illegal activities

5.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. Data Storage and Location

Your personal data is stored and processed on secure servers located in:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data regardless of where it is stored.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We protect international transfers using:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): EU Commission-approved clauses for data transfers
• Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries with adequate data protection
• Contractual Safeguards: Agreements with partners to maintain data protection standards
• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest

For users in India, we comply with any data localization requirements as may be prescribed by the government under Section 16 of the DPDP Act.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for the periods specified below, unless a longer retention period is required by law:

After the retention period, data is deleted or anonymized so it can no longer be associated with you.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

How to Exercise Your Rights

• Email: gmail@playinghuman.studio
• In-App: Settings > Privacy (where available)
• Account Deletion: Settings > Account > Delete Account

Response Time:

• India: Within 7 days (per DPDP Rules, 2025)
• EU/UK: Within 30 days (per GDPR)
• California: Within 45 days (per CCPA)
• Other regions: Within 30 days

We do not charge a fee for exercising your rights, unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.

10. Children's Privacy

10.1 Age Restrictions

• Users must be at least 13 years old to use the Game
• Users between 13-17 should have parental consent
• Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising minors' use of the Game

10.2 India: Special Protections for Minors (Under 18)

In compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023:

• No Behavioral Advertising: We do not engage in behavioral tracking or targeted advertising for users under 18 in India
• No Behavioral Monitoring: We do not create behavioral profiles for minors
• Verifiable Parental Consent: We require verifiable parental consent before processing personal data of minors
• Contextual Ads Only: Only non-personalized, contextual advertisements are displayed to minors

10.3 Parental Controls

Parents can:

• Disable in-app purchases through device settings
• Request deletion of their child's data
• Review data collected about their child
• Withdraw consent for data processing

10.4 Reporting Underage Users

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at gmail@playinghuman.studio. We will promptly delete such information.

11. Advertising and Opt-Out

We display advertisements to support the free version of the Game.

11.1 Types of Advertisements

• Personalized Ads: Based on your interests and behavior (requires your consent)
• Contextual Ads: Based on game content, not your personal data
• Non-Personalized Ads: Generic ads not based on your data

11.2 How Personalized Advertising Works

Our advertising partners may collect and use:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• IP address and approximate location
• In-game actions and ad interactions
• Inferred interests based on behavior

This data may be combined with information collected from other apps and websites to build interest profiles and deliver relevant advertisements.

11.3 How to Opt-Out

iOS:

• Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Disable for Premier Cricket Go
• Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Disable Personalized Ads

Android:

• Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID

In-App (when available):

• Settings > Privacy > Personalized Ads > Off

Note: If you opt out, you will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized to your interests.

11.4 Industry Opt-Out Programs

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our partners use the following tracking technologies:

13. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

Technical Measures

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted using TLS/SSL encryption
• Encryption at Rest: Sensitive data encrypted in storage
• Access Controls: Role-based access, principle of least privilege
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-standard cloud security (Google Cloud, AWS)
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing

Organizational Measures

• Employee training on data protection
• Confidentiality agreements with staff and contractors
• Incident response procedures
• Regular policy reviews

14. Account Deletion

You can delete your account and associated data through:

In-App Deletion

1. Open Premier Cricket Go
2. Go to Settings
3. Select "Account" or "Privacy"
4. Choose "Delete Account"
5. Confirm deletion

Email Request

Send an email to gmail@playinghuman.studio with:

• Subject: "Account Deletion Request"
• Your player ID or linked account email
• Device information (optional, for verification)

What Gets Deleted

• Account information and profile
• Game progress and achievements
• Virtual items and purchases (no refunds)
• Associated personal data

What May Be Retained

• Purchase records (7 years, legal requirement)
• Data required for legal obligations
• Anonymized analytics data

Processing Time: Deletion requests are processed within 30 days.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• For significant changes, we provide notice through:
  • In-game notification
  • App store update notes
  • Email (if you provided one)
• Material changes take effect 30 days after notice

Your continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.