CricBlog Ethics Policy

CricBlog is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical content creation. This policy outlines our guiding principles to ensure our work is accurate, fair, respectful, and trustworthy.

1. Accuracy

CricBlog strives to ensure all content is factually correct and thoroughly researched before publishing. This includes:

  • Verifying statistics, quotes, and sources.
  • Promptly correcting any errors with transparency.
  • Avoiding misleading headlines or clickbait.

2. Impartiality

CricBlog maintains editorial independence and impartiality in all coverage:

  • We present balanced perspectives, especially in match previews, reviews, and opinion pieces.
  • We strive to ensure that personal biases or affiliations do not influence reporting and content.
  • Sponsored content, including any affiliate partnerships where CricBlog may receive a fee or commission, will be clearly disclosed and will not compromise editorial integrity.

3. Privacy

We respect the privacy of individuals featured in our content:

  • Personal information will not be published without consent.
  • We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988.
  • User data collected via the website will be handled securely and transparently.
  • CricBlog has previously run primary research on topics such as the future of cricket. All responses are anonymous.

4. Conflict of Interest

All contributors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest:

  • This includes relationships with players, teams, sponsors, or cricket boards.
  • Contributors must not use their position at CricBlog for personal gain or to promote external interests.
  • CricBlog will disclose any financial or personal relationships with individuals or organisations featured in our reporting.

5. Plagiarism

CricBlog has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism:

  • All content must be original or properly attributed.
  • Quotes, statistics, and external sources must be cited appropriately.

6. Respect

We foster a respectful environment:

  • CricBlog avoids discrimination, hate speech, or offensive language in our content, including opinion articles.
  • We encourage constructive dialogue in comments and social media, especially X at @cric_blog.
  • We respect different cultures and teams, especially in international cricket coverage.

7. Transparency

Transparency is key to building trust with our audience:

  • Corrections and updates will be clearly marked. We encourage fans to pinpoint any editorial mistakes via the comments section of this website or via social media.
  • Authors and contributors will be identified with bios where appropriate.
  • CricBlog will disclose any partnerships, sponsorships, or affiliate links.

Review and Enforcement

This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as needed. For more information, contact charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.