Effective Date: 30 April 2026
Last Updated: 30 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how VillaBetting.id (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit and use this website located at https://villabetting.id (the “Site”).
By accessing or using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.
1. Who We Are
VillaBetting.id is an independent cricket betting research and comparison website. We publish platform reviews, market education guides, and betting strategy content. We are not a betting operator, betting exchange, or financial services provider.
For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at: privacy@villabetting.id
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it — for example:
- Contact form submissions — your name and email address when you contact us
- Editorial submissions — any research data or reports you voluntarily submit to our editorial team
- Newsletter subscription — your email address if you opt into email updates (if applicable)
We do not collect payment information, identification documents, or financial data of any kind.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit VillaBetting.id, certain information is collected automatically through standard web technologies:
- Log data — your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages
- Cookies — small data files stored on your device (see Section 5 for full cookie details)
- Analytics data — aggregate usage statistics collected via Google Analytics (anonymised)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited data from third-party services integrated into this Site:
- Google Analytics — anonymised visitor behaviour data
- Affiliate networks — click tracking data when you click an affiliate link (no personal data transmitted)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Operating and improving the Site | Legitimate interest |
| Responding to contact form enquiries | Consent (you initiated contact) |
| Sending editorial newsletters (if subscribed) | Consent |
| Monitoring Site security and preventing fraud | Legitimate interest |
| Analysing Site traffic and content performance | Legitimate interest |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Platforms
VillaBetting.id contains affiliate links to external cricket betting platforms. When you click these links:
- You are redirected to a third-party website
- We may receive a commission if you register via that link
- The third-party platform has its own privacy policy and data practices — we are not responsible for how they collect or use your data
- We recommend reading the privacy policy of any platform you register with before providing personal information
We do not share your personal data with affiliate partners. Click tracking via affiliate networks is anonymous — it records that a click occurred from our site, not your personal identity.
5. Cookies
VillaBetting.id uses cookies to improve your experience and analyse Site performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
| Essential cookies | Site functionality, security | Session |
| Analytics cookies | Google Analytics — anonymised traffic data | 2 years |
| Preference cookies | Remember your display preferences | 1 year |
| Affiliate tracking cookies | Anonymous click tracking for affiliate links | 30 days |
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
Disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to read content.
For Google Analytics opt-out, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from receipt |
| Server log files | 90 days |
| Analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Newsletter subscriber data | Until unsubscribe + 30 days |
We do not retain personal data beyond these periods unless required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- SSL/TLS encryption on all Site pages (HTTPS)
- Restricted internal access to personal data
- Regular security audits of third-party plugins and integrations
No method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to prompt notification in the event of a data breach affecting your personal data.
8. Third-Party Services
This Site integrates the following third-party services that may process data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Traffic analysis | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Typography | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | CDN and security | https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ |
| WordPress | CMS platform | https://automattic.com/privacy/ |
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction — request that we limit processing of your data
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact: privacy@villabetting.id
We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
10. Children’s Privacy
VillaBetting.id is strictly for users aged 18 years and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from users under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a user under 18, we will delete it immediately.
If you believe a minor has provided personal data to us, please contact privacy@villabetting.id immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised
- Significant changes will be noted in a summary at the top of the policy
- Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
12. Contact
For all privacy-related queries, requests, or complaints:
📧 privacy@villabetting.id
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 48 hours and resolve all data subject requests within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated on 30 April 2026.