Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 22, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Cricket Counsel (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on cricketcounsel.com (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this 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, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.

1.1 Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you’re visiting (Cricket Counsel).
Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than the one you’re visiting.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience, improve our Website functionality, and provide you with relevant content.

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Purpose:

Enable smooth page navigation
Remember your preferences and settings
Secure the Website and protect against fraudulent activity
Ensure proper Website loading and performance
Maintain your session while browsing

Duration: Session or persistent

Can be disabled?: No, as they are essential for the Website to work properly

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies collect information anonymously and report Website trends without identifying individual visitors.

Information Collected:

Pages visited and content viewed
Time spent on pages and Website
How you arrived at our Website (referral sources)
Browser type and device information
IP address (anonymized for privacy)
Geographic location (country/city level only)
Search terms used on our Website

Purpose:

Understand user behavior and preferences
Improve Website content and user experience
Identify popular content and topics
Detect technical issues and improve performance
Analyze traffic patterns and trends

Third-Party Provider: Google LLC

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

2.3 Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. These cookies help make advertising more relevant to you and your interests while supporting our ability to provide free cricket content.

Purpose:

Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests
Limit the number of times you see the same ad
Measure advertising effectiveness and performance
Prevent repeated display of the same advertisements
Enable frequency capping for ads

Information Collected:

Pages visited on our Website
Ads clicked and viewed
Browsing behavior across websites (via ad network)
IP address and device information
Browser type and settings

Third-Party Provider: Google LLC

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Opt-Out: Visit Google Ad Settings or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

2.4 Affiliate Cookies

We participate in affiliate marketing programs to recommend cricket products, services, and equipment. When you click on an affiliate link, a cookie may be set to track your activity and ensure we receive proper commission credit.

Purpose:

Track referrals from our Website to partner sites
Attribute purchases to our affiliate links
Calculate commission payments accurately
Provide relevant product recommendations

Duration: Varies by affiliate program (typically 24 hours to 90 days)

Information Collected:

Click data and timestamps
Purchase information (tracked by affiliate network, not by us)
Referral source information

Note: Affiliate commissions help us maintain and improve Cricket Counsel at no additional cost to you.

2.5 Social Media Cookies

If we embed social media content (such as YouTube videos, Twitter/X feeds, Instagram posts, or Facebook content), these platforms may set their own cookies on your device.

Third-Party Platforms:

Facebook
Twitter/X
Instagram
YouTube
LinkedIn

Purpose:

Enable social media sharing functionality
Display embedded content properly
Track social media interactions
Provide personalized social media experiences

Privacy Policies: Please refer to each platform’s privacy policy for detailed information about their cookie usage.

2.6 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience on subsequent visits.

Purpose:

Remember your language preferences
Save your reading preferences
Store your cookie consent choices
Remember display settings

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we allow trusted third-party service providers to set cookies on our Website:

Google Analytics – Website analytics and user behavior tracking
Google AdSense – Advertising and monetization
Affiliate Networks – Affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
Social Media Platforms – Embedded content and sharing features

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we strongly encourage you to review.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

View all cookies stored on your device
Delete specific or all cookies
Block all cookies from being set
Block third-party cookies only
Clear cookies automatically when you close your browser
Set exceptions for specific websites

How to Manage Cookies by Browser:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and prevent you from taking full advantage of certain features. Some sections of the Website may not work properly without cookies enabled.

4.2 Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google Ads: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage personalized advertising
General Advertising: Visit Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance
European Users: Visit Your Online Choices for EU-specific opt-out options

4.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you don’t want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the opt-out methods described above.

5. Cookies We Use – Summary Table

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Third-Party
Essential	Website functionality and security	Session/Persistent	No
Analytics (Google Analytics)	Usage statistics and behavior analysis	Up to 2 years	Yes – Google
Advertising (Google AdSense)	Relevant ads and monetization	Varies	Yes – Google
Affiliate	Referral tracking and commissions	30-90 days	Yes – Various networks
Social Media	Embedded content and sharing	Varies	Yes – Various platforms
Preference	User settings and choices	Up to 1 year	No

6. Mobile Devices

If you access our Website through a mobile device or tablet, you can manage cookies through:

Your mobile browser settings (Safari, Chrome, Firefox mobile apps)
Your device’s privacy settings (iOS Settings > Safari or Android Settings > Chrome)
Individual app settings if using a dedicated browser app

The process may vary depending on your device manufacturer and operating system.

7. International Users

Cricket Counsel serves a global audience. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other regions with specific data protection laws, please note that some cookies may involve the transfer of your information to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
Posting a notice on our Website homepage
Sending an email notification (if you’ve subscribed to our communications)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Children’s Privacy

Cricket Counsel is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.