Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
The Cricket Standard uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content and advertisements.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Authentication cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, user behavior analysis
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples: Language preferences, region settings, user interface customization
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for individual users and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
Examples: Social media tracking, advertising network cookies, remarketing pixels
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
| preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance your experience:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and engagement tracking
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery
- Advertising Networks: For relevant advertisement display
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
5. Cookie Consent Management
We provide you with full control over your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Enable all cookies for the best experience
- Reject All: Only allow essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser's cookie data.
Cookie Categories
Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
Help us understand how visitors use our website. Optional.
Remember your preferences and settings. Optional.
Used for targeted advertising. Optional.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- Some interactive features may not work correctly
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
- Analytics data may be less accurate
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
General Contact: hello@thecricketstandard.com
Website: thecricketstandard.com