My99Exch Privacy Policy 2026 — How We Protect Your Personal Data
Your privacy matters. This policy explains in plain language what data we collect, why we collect it, how we secure it, and the rights you have under Indian law. We are fully compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA), follow GDPR-style best practices, and have been protecting Indian cricket fans' data since 2008.
No PAN or Aadhaar
We never ask for or store government ID documents.
SSL Encrypted
256-bit encryption on every page and transaction.
Never Sold
Your data is never sold, rented, or traded to anyone.
- 1. What Data We Collect
- 2. How We Use Your Data
- 3. Legal Basis for Processing
- 4. How We Protect Your Data
- 5. When We Share Data (and With Whom)
- 6. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023
- 7. Data Retention Periods
- 8. Cookies & Tracking Technology
- 9. Protection of Minors
- 10. International Data Transfers
- 11. Changes to This Policy
- 12. Frequently Asked Questions
- 13. Contact Our DPO
My99Exch ("we", "our", "us", "the Company") respects your privacy and is fully committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains, in clear language, how we collect, use, store, and safeguard the information you share with us while using our 99Exch online cricket ID services through our website 99exchanges.com and WhatsApp-based account management.
This policy works alongside our Terms & Conditions and Responsible Gaming policy to form your complete agreement with My99Exch. Please read all three before using our services.
1. What Data We Collect
When you contact us for a 99Exch betting ID or use our website, we collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our service. Here is the complete inventory:
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why We Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Identification | Full name, mobile number, optional email | To create and verify your account; for account-related communication |
| Transaction Data | UPI ID, bank reference numbers, deposit & withdrawal records | To process payments and maintain a settlement audit trail |
| Usage Data | IP address, browser type, device type, page-visit timestamps, referring URL | To improve our website, monitor for fraud, and analyse anonymous traffic |
| Communication | WhatsApp messages, emails, live-chat transcripts | For customer support quality, training, and dispute resolution |
| Account Activity | Login times, bet history (with 99Exch), wallet balance changes | For account management, fraud prevention, and your activity statements |
What We Do NOT Collect
To be crystal clear, we never ask for or store any of the following:
- PAN card number or PAN card image
- Aadhaar card number or Aadhaar XML/eKYC data
- Passport, driving licence, voter ID, or any other government-issued identity
- Bank account password, internet-banking login, UPI PIN, or card CVV
- Biometric data (fingerprint, facial recognition, voiceprint)
- Location coordinates beyond approximate IP geolocation (city/state level)
- Contacts from your phone, photos, calendar, or any other device data
2. How We Use Your Data
The data we collect is used strictly for the following purposes and nothing else:
- Account creation: Setting up your 99Exch cricket ID and delivering login credentials
- Payment processing: Crediting deposits to your wallet and processing withdrawals to your bank
- Customer support: Answering your queries via WhatsApp, email, and live chat 24/7
- Account communication: Sending essential updates (password reset, security alerts, bonus credits)
- Fraud prevention: Detecting and stopping unauthorised access, money laundering, and identity theft
- Legal compliance: Complying with applicable Indian laws including DPDPA 2023, PMLA, IT Act 2000
- Service improvement: Analysing anonymous usage patterns to enhance our website and app
- Marketing (with consent): Sending bonus offers and IPL updates ONLY to users who opt in
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDPA) and other applicable laws, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: You voluntarily share data when requesting a 99Exch ID via WhatsApp
- Contractual necessity: Processing is required to deliver our services as agreed
- Legal obligation: Some data must be retained to comply with Indian financial and gambling regulations
- Legitimate interest: Fraud prevention, security monitoring, and service improvement
- Vital interest: Protecting your account from unauthorised access or fraudulent activity
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting our Data Protection Officer (see Section 13). Withdrawal does not affect data processed prior to withdrawal.
4. How We Protect Your Data
Security is treated as a core engineering principle, not an afterthought. We apply industry-standard safeguards at multiple layers:
Technical Safeguards
- SSL 256-bit encryption on every page (same standard as banks)
- HTTPS-only access — automatic redirect from HTTP, with HSTS enabled
- Payment processing through PCI DSS compliant gateways only
- Encrypted database storage for all personally identifiable information
- bcrypt password hashing with per-user salt (passwords cannot be reverse-engineered)
- Multi-factor authentication available for sensitive account actions
Organisational Safeguards
- Restricted internal access: Only verified support staff with role-based permissions can view customer records
- Regular security audits by independent cybersecurity firms every 6 months
- 24/7 fraud monitoring with automatic suspicious-activity flagging
- Mandatory privacy training for all employees and contractors
- Strict NDA agreements with every team member and third-party vendor
- Incident response plan with breach notification within 72 hours as required by DPDPA
5. When We Share Data (and With Whom)
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Data is shared in only the following limited cases:
| Recipient | What's Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 99Exch Network Operator | Name, mobile, account ID | To activate your account on the underlying platform |
| Payment Processors | UPI ID, transaction amount, reference | To process your deposits and withdrawals |
| Legal Authorities | As specifically required by valid court order | To comply with legal investigations or court orders |
| Technology Vendors | Anonymised technical data only | Hosting (Hostinger), analytics, email delivery — all bound by strict NDA |
| Auditors | Anonymised compliance data | For periodic security and compliance audits |
We never share data with advertisers, data brokers, marketing companies, social media platforms, AI training datasets, or any other commercial third party.
6. Your Rights Under DPDPA 2023
As a data principal under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the following enforceable rights:
- Right to Access: Request a complete copy of all personal data we hold about you, delivered within 30 days
- Right to Correction: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or outdated information
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your account and associated data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for any optional data processing at any time
- Right to Grievance Redressal: File a complaint with our Data Protection Officer and receive a response within 30 days
- Right to Nominate: Designate someone to exercise your rights in case of death or incapacity
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Marketing Opt-out: Stop all promotional communications while keeping essential service notifications
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@99exchanges.com with the relevant request type in the subject line. We respond to all valid requests within 30 days as required by DPDPA.
7. Data Retention Periods
We do not keep your data forever. Here is exactly how long different data types are retained:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Legal Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Active account data | While your account is active | Service delivery |
| Identification data (post-closure) | 7 years | Indian financial regulations (PMLA, IT Act) |
| Transaction records | 8 years | Income Tax Act, anti-money-laundering law |
| Marketing data (after opt-out) | 30 days, then deleted | DPDPA consent withdrawal |
| Support communication | 3 years | Dispute resolution and audit |
| Anonymous analytics | 2 years | Service improvement |
| Server logs | 90 days | Security incident investigation |
After the retention period, data is either permanently deleted or fully anonymised beyond any possibility of re-identification.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technology
We use minimal cookies and tracking technology. Full breakdown:
Cookies We Use
- Strictly necessary cookies: Session ID for login, CSRF tokens for security — these cannot be disabled
- Preference cookies: Language choice, theme preference — improves user experience
- Anonymous analytics: Google Analytics 4 (anonymised), Hotjar (if enabled) — for traffic analysis
Cookies We Do NOT Use
- Third-party advertising cookies (no Facebook Pixel, no Google Ads tracking)
- Cross-site tracking pixels or fingerprinting scripts
- Affiliate or retargeting cookies
You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings. The site will still work, though some convenience features (remembered language, dark mode) may reset on each visit.
9. Protection of Minors
My99Exch is strictly an 18+ platform. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 years of age. If we discover an underage account:
- The account is immediately deactivated
- Any remaining balance is refunded to the original payment source
- All personal data is deleted within 7 days (no 7-year retention applied)
- The parent/guardian is notified if contact details are available
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used our service, please contact privacy@99exchanges.com immediately for emergency account closure and data deletion.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data is primarily stored on servers located in India. Limited data may be processed by:
- Hostinger (India data centres) for website hosting
- Google Workspace (regional data residency) for email and document storage
- Cloudflare for DDoS protection and CDN (anonymised technical data only)
All international transfers comply with DPDPA 2023 cross-border transfer rules. We use standard contractual clauses and rely only on vendors with strong data-protection records.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, new privacy laws, or improved practices. Significant changes (those affecting your rights or data use) will be:
- Announced via WhatsApp and email to all active users at least 7 days in advance
- Posted prominently on this page with a "Last Updated" date change
- Summarised in plain language so you understand what changed and why
Continuing to use My99Exch after such notice means you accept the updated policy. If you disagree, you may request account closure and data deletion at any time.
12. Frequently Asked Questions
What personal data does My99Exch collect?
Does My99Exch sell my data to third parties?
How can I delete my My99Exch account and data?
How long does My99Exch keep my data?
Is My99Exch DPDPA 2023 compliant?
Does My99Exch use cookies?
What if My99Exch experiences a data breach?
Can I request my data in a downloadable format?
By using My99Exch services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy in full.
© 2008 – 2026 My99Exch. Privacy Policy version 4.0 — published 12 May 2026. This policy is reviewed quarterly by our Data Protection Officer for compliance with DPDPA 2023 and emerging best practices.