1. What Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including via:

  • Player Trial Registration Form: Full name, date of birth (DOB), email, phone, state, district, student status, institution name, grade (if applicable), cricket type (leather/tennis), age group, and player role selection.
  • Coach Registration Form: Name/contact details, qualifications, experience, location, and other details you submit.
  • Contact Form: Name, phone/email, message, and any additional information you choose to provide.
  • Payment-Related Information: Transaction reference details you submit (e.g., UTR/Reference ID) to confirm payment. We do not intend to store full card/banking credentials on our servers if payments are processed by a third-party payment gateway; such data is handled under that provider’s policy.

2. Information We Collect Automatically (Website Usage Data)

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, timestamps, and referral URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

3. Purposes of Processing

We use personal data to:

  • Process registrations (player trials / coach registrations) and administer programs
  • Verify eligibility and communicate schedules, updates, results, and operational messages
  • Confirm payments and handle refunds where applicable under the Refund Policy
  • Respond to queries submitted via the contact form
  • Prevent fraud, misuse, and protect Website security
  • Maintain records for compliance, audits, and dispute handling

4. Legal Bases / Consent

Where required, we process personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when you submit registration/contact forms)
  • Performance of a service you request (e.g., trial registration processing)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping, responding to lawful requests)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., security, fraud prevention, service improvement), where permitted
Minors: For minors, consent must be provided by a parent/guardian as applicable.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data with:

  • Service providers: Hosting, forms, email/SMS/WhatsApp communications, and analytics
  • Payment service providers / banks: To process payments, confirm transactions, and handle disputes/refunds
  • Event partners/venues/coordinators: Only as needed to conduct trials/events
  • Legal/regulatory authorities: Where required by law or valid legal process
We do not sell personal data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for operations, disputes, and compliance.

  • Registration records: Up to 24 months after the relevant trial/program cycle
  • Payment confirmation records: As required for accounting/audit
  • Contact queries: Up to 12 months

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data, including access controls and secure hosting practices. However, no online system is 100% secure; you use the Website at your own risk.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of data (where legally permissible)
  • Withdrawal of consent (may affect our ability to provide services)
  • Grievance redressal

Requests can be sent to: info@gmcl.org

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website includes registrations with age groups that may include minors (e.g., 14–19). We require parent/guardian consent where applicable. We do not knowingly collect children’s data without appropriate consent and may delete such data if discovered.

10. International Transfers

If any service provider stores data outside India (e.g., analytics or email services), data may be transferred internationally with appropriate safeguards, subject to applicable law.

11. Cookies Policy

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

Cookies we may use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core site functionality, security, and form submission workflows.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember preferences (where implemented).
  • Analytics/Performance Cookies: Help understand traffic and usage patterns (e.g., pages visited, time on site).
  • Marketing/Third-Party Cookies (if used): May be set by embedded content or third-party tools (e.g., video embeds, social plugins).

Managing cookies:

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect Website functionality (including form submissions).

Cookie consent:

If you deploy a cookie banner/consent tool, your preferences will be stored and respected as per your selection.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy/Cookies Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.