Last Updated: February 27, 2026
ProKabaddi.news (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates prokabaddi.news (the “Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1) Who we are (Data Controller)
For the purposes of applicable privacy laws, ProKabaddi.news is the controller of personal data processed through this Website.
Contact email: [email protected]
2) What information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information you provide
- Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form (such as name, email address, and the comment text).
- Newsletter (if enabled): If you subscribe, we may collect your email address (and, if provided, your name).
- Contact requests (if you contact us): We may collect the information you include in your message (such as your email and message content).
B. Information collected automatically
- Log data: When you visit the Website, servers may automatically record certain data including IP address, browser type, device information, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- Spam prevention data (comments): When you submit a comment, we may also process the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam and abuse.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies (and similar storage) for essential website functions, comment convenience, and analytics. See Sections 6 and 7.
3) Why we use your information (purposes)
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and secure the Website
- To publish and manage comments, prevent spam and abuse, and enforce our policies
- To respond to messages and requests
- To provide a newsletter if you opt in (where enabled)
- To measure traffic and understand how visitors use the Website (analytics)
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, users, and the Website
4) Legal bases (where applicable)
Depending on your location and applicable laws, we process personal data based on:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription; analytics cookies where required)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., website security, preventing spam, improving content and performance)
- Contract/steps at your request (e.g., responding to inquiries)
- Legal obligation (e.g., responding to lawful requests)
5) Comments
If you leave a comment:
- Your comment may be publicly visible on the Website.
- Your email address is collected for moderation and related purposes and is not displayed publicly.
- We may process comment content and certain technical data (such as IP address and browser user agent) to help with spam prevention and site security.
6) Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential functions (e.g., site security, basic preferences)
- Comment convenience cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies typically last for one year.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect Website functionality.
7) Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve performance (for example, which pages are visited, approximate location, device and browser information, and interactions on the site). GA4 may use cookies and similar technologies to measure and report usage statistics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Where available, you can also use Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your activity from being used by Google Analytics.
8) Third-party links and partner content
The Website may include links to third-party websites and services, including partner or PR-related content. If you follow a third-party link, the third party’s privacy policy applies. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their practices.
9) How we share information
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited information only as necessary with:
- Service providers that help operate the Website (for example: hosting, security, comment spam prevention, and analytics; email delivery if a newsletter is enabled)
- Legal and safety reasons (to comply with law, enforce policies, and prevent fraud or abuse)
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Service providers are permitted to process data only to perform services for us.
10) International data transfers
Your data may be processed in countries other than where you live, depending on where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to protect personal data in such transfers as required by applicable law.
11) Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
- Log data: typically retained for security and troubleshooting for a limited period
- Comments: if you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments and protect the Website from abuse
- Newsletter data (if enabled): retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, unless a longer period is required by law
12) Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Request a copy/portability (where applicable)
If you have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
13) Children’s privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
14) Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
15) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
16) Contact
Questions or requests: [email protected]
