Privacy Policy for Cricstars
This Privacy Policy sets out how Scholar Tech Innovations Pvt Ltd, a company incorporated in New Zealand under the Companies Act 1993 and trading under the name "Cricstars", collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information.
By creating an Account, accessing, or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and consent to the practices described herein.
Scope and Applicability
- This Policy applies to all Users of the Services worldwide, irrespective of nationality or residence.
- This Policy is governed by the Privacy Act 2020 (New Zealand) and, where applicable, other data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- This Policy forms part of the Terms of Service and must be read in conjunction with them.
Information We Collect
Cricstars may collect the following types of information:
Account Information
Name, date of birth, contact details, login credentials, verification documents.
Business Information
Incorporation details, tax registrations, authorization evidence for Business Accounts.
Transactional Information
Payment details, billing addresses, purchase and subscription history.
Usage Information
Activity logs, match statistics, tournament data, browsing history, cookies, device identifiers.
Location Information
Approximate geolocation for fraud prevention and service personalization.
Content Information
Posts, media, communications, and materials uploaded by Users.
Technical Information
IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, referral sources.
Special Category Information
Eligibility data, medical disclosures for tournament participation, identity verification.
Token and Wallet Information
CSTAR balances, blockchain identifiers, wallet activity.
Children's Data: Cricstars does not knowingly collect personal information from children under thirteen (13). Users under eighteen (18) require guardian consent and may not redeem or trade CSTAR until majority.
Use of Information
Personal information is processed for the following purposes:
- Account registration, authentication, and management
- Facilitation of matches, tournaments, marketplace services, and business operations
- Processing of payments, refunds, and subscriptions through third-party providers such as Stripe
- Allocation and redemption of CSTAR tokens
- Fraud prevention, abuse monitoring, and security enforcement
- Personalization, advertising, and promotions
- Communications regarding transactions, updates, or support
- Compliance with legal, regulatory, and arbitration requirements
- Research and analytics to improve Services
Legal Basis for Processing
Processing of personal information relies on:
Consent
Provided by Users when creating accounts or using specific features
Contractual Necessity
Required to deliver Services and fulfill our obligations
Legal Obligations
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legitimate Interests
Fraud prevention, platform security, and service development
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Cricstars may share personal information with:
- Service Providers providing hosting, analytics, advertising, or payment processing
- Business Partners (clubs, academies, vendors, sponsors) where necessary for transactions
- Legal Authorities where disclosure is mandated by law or arbitration award
- Corporate Transactions involving merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets
- Public Audiences when Users voluntarily post Content in public areas
Important: Cricstars limits disclosures to what is strictly necessary and requires third parties to handle data in compliance with this Policy.
We do not sell personal information.
International Transfers
Data may be stored or processed in New Zealand and other jurisdictions where partners operate, including but not limited to:
New Zealand
India
Australia
Singapore
United States
European Union
Users consent to such transfers, which shall occur subject to appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.
Data Retention
- Data is retained as long as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, or dispute resolution.
- Data shall be deleted or anonymized upon User request except where retention is legally required.
Data Security
Cricstars applies administrative, organizational, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information:
Encryption
Data encryption in transit and at rest
Access Controls
Restricted access to authorized personnel only
Security Monitoring
Continuous evaluation of security practices
Risk Minimization
Regular security audits and updates
Disclaimer: While no system is entirely secure, Cricstars continuously evaluates security practices to minimize risk.
User Rights
Users may, subject to law, exercise the following rights:
Right to Access
Request access to your personal data
Right to Correction
Correct inaccuracies in your data
Right to Deletion
Request deletion or restriction of processing
Right to Object
Object to certain processing activities
Right to Portability
Request portability of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent without affecting past lawful processing
Exercise Your Rights: Requests should be directed to support@cricstars.app
Cookies and Tracking
Cricstars uses cookies, pixels, and tracking tools for:
Authentication
Maintaining user sessions and login states
Analytics
Understanding usage patterns and improving services
Personalization
Customizing content and recommendations
Advertising
Delivering relevant advertisements
Users may disable cookies in browsers, though some Services may be impaired.
Blockchain and CSTAR
Important Notice: CSTAR transactions may be publicly visible on blockchain ledgers beyond Cricstars' control.
Users acknowledge that blockchain records are immutable and may not be erased. This is an inherent characteristic of blockchain technology and cannot be modified by Cricstars.
Children's Privacy
Age Restrictions: Cricstars does not knowingly collect data from children under thirteen (13).
- Users under eighteen (18) require guardian consent to use the Services
- Users under eighteen (18) may not trade or redeem CSTAR tokens until they reach majority
- If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a notifiable privacy breach under the Privacy Act 2020:
- Cricstars shall notify affected Users and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner as required
- Notification shall be prompt and include available details
- We will describe mitigation steps taken to address the breach
- We will provide guidance on steps Users can take to protect themselves
Changes to Policy
- Cricstars may revise this Policy from time to time
- Material changes shall be communicated via the Platform
- Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy
- We encourage Users to review this Policy periodically
Contact
All questions or rights requests should be addressed to:
Company: Scholar Tech Innovations Pvt Ltd
Platform: Cricstars
Email: support@cricstars.app
Location: New Zealand
Acknowledgment of Understanding
By using Cricstars, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. You understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, and you consent to these practices as described herein.