1. Introduction
Mahakal Official ("we", "us", "our") operates this website (the "Site"), which provides live cricket and sports statistics, analytics content, and a paid Premium Dashboard subscription arranged via WhatsApp. This Privacy Policy explains what information we and our third-party partners collect when you use the Site, how it is used, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide directly
- Your WhatsApp phone number and any details you share (name, questions, payment confirmation messages) when you message us to request Demo Access, Premium Dashboard access, or support.
- Any information you voluntarily submit through forms, chat messages, or correspondence with us.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Device information (browser type, operating system, device type).
- Usage data (pages visited, time on page, referring URL, approximate location derived from IP address).
- Log data collected automatically by our hosting provider and analytics tools.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies, described in Section 3 below.
3. Cookies and Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and to serve advertising. This includes third-party vendors, including Google, who use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick/Google Ads cookie) enables Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- We may also use cookies for essential site functionality and for analytics purposes (e.g. to understand how visitors use the Site).
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the Site.
4. WhatsApp Communication and Data
Demo Access and Premium Dashboard access are arranged entirely through WhatsApp. When you contact us via the WhatsApp links on this Site:
- We receive your WhatsApp phone number, profile name (if visible), and the content of the messages you send us.
- This information is used to respond to your request, provide plan details and payment instructions, verify your subscription, and deliver dashboard access or support.
- WhatsApp is operated by Meta/WhatsApp Inc., and your use of WhatsApp is also subject to WhatsApp's own Privacy Policy, which governs how WhatsApp itself processes your data.
- We do not use your WhatsApp data for advertising purposes and do not sell it to third parties.
5. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its features.
- To process and manage Demo Access and Premium Dashboard subscriptions.
- To respond to support requests and communicate with you.
- To display advertising, including personalized ads served through Google AdSense.
- To monitor and analyze usage trends and improve the Site.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
6. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data involved |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Displaying advertisements | Cookies, device/browser data, approximate location |
| WhatsApp Business | Subscription sign-up and support | Phone number, message content |
| Hosting provider | Serving the website | Server logs, IP address |
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data, and we encourage you to review them.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g. hosting, analytics, advertising networks), or when required to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or respond to a lawful request from public authorities.
8. Data Retention
We retain WhatsApp correspondence and subscription-related information for as long as necessary to provide the service, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. Cookie data is retained according to the retention periods set by the relevant third-party provider (e.g. Google).
9. Age Restriction / Children's Privacy
This Site and the Premium Dashboard subscription are intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Your Choices and Rights
- You may opt out of personalized advertising as described in Section 3.
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal data we hold about you (primarily your WhatsApp correspondence) by contacting us at the email below.
- You may stop using the Site or block/delete your WhatsApp conversation with us at any time.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or WhatsApp is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective date." Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us:
- Business name: Mahakal
- Email: ofcmahakal@gmail.com
- WhatsApp: +91 75682 14675
- Address: Tamil Nadu, India