Privacy Policy – Barabati Stadium Spectator Portal

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which barabatistadium.com (“the Website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information gathered from users (“Users” or “Spectators”) of this sports information and stadium spectator portal. This policy applies to the Website and all guides, matchday resources, transit directories, and digital services offered through barabatistadium.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in full compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of the Republic of India, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 under the IT Act 2000, and applicable international privacy benchmarks including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

A. Non-Personal Identification Information (Log & Telemetry Data)

We may collect non-personal identification data about Users whenever they interact with our Website. This includes browser names, device types, operating systems, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and technical connection statistics. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymized format through analytics services to monitor site performance, Core Web Vitals, and server uptime.

B. Personal Information Voluntarily Provided

Users may voluntarily provide personal identification details (such as full name, email address, and inquiry topic) strictly when submitting inquiries via our contact forms. We do NOT collect or store sensitive personal data, Aadhaar details, passport copies, financial information, credit/debit card numbers, or online banking credentials.

3. Web Browser Cookies & Caching

Our Website uses standard HTTP cookies and local browser caching to enhance spectator browsing experiences. Cookies are used to:

• Remember user preferences (such as high-contrast display modes or font sizing).
• Ensure ultra-fast delivery of cached pages via our Content Delivery Network (CDN) and LiteSpeed Cache layer.
• Analyze aggregated traffic patterns through privacy-preserving analytics scripts.

Users may set their web browsers to refuse cookies or alert them when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies will not affect your ability to read stadium guides, seating maps, or transit directions.

4. Third-Party Ticketing & External Links

Our guides provide direct informational links to third-party services including:

• BookMyShow (Bigtree Entertainment) / Paytm Insider: Official authorized ticketing platforms appointed by BCCI/OCA.
• CRUT Mo Bus: Public transport bus services operated by the Government of Odisha.
• Commissionerate Police Cuttack-Bhubaneswar: Official matchday traffic diversions and advisory notices.
• Odisha Cricket Association (OCA): Governing sports authority portals.

We do not control the privacy practices, ticketing terms, or data processing activities of these third-party platforms. When you follow an external link to purchase tickets or book transport, you are governed by the respective platform’s privacy policy and terms of service. We advise users to review those third-party policies prior to entering payment details.

5. Data Retention & Security Measures

We employ modern Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 256-bit encryption across all pages on barabatistadium.com. Contact inquiries are retained in encrypted database vaults for a maximum duration of 12 months solely for customer support resolution, after which they are permanently purged. We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease Users’ personal identification information to marketing agencies, ad brokers, or third-party telemarketers.

6. User Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the right to:

• Right to Access: Request a summary of personal data provided through contact inquiries.
• Right to Correction & Erasure: Request the correction of inaccurate data or the immediate deletion of your submitted contact details.
• Right to Grievance Redressal: Submit a data concern to our Data Protection Officer for prompt resolution within 7 working days.

7. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Contact Details

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or compliance requests, contact:

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026. Any future revisions will be published directly to this URL with an updated effective date.