Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used across the Internet to make websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies are stored in your web browser and contain information such as a unique identifier, the site name, and various data related to your visit. When you return to a website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are commonly used to remember items in a shopping cart or to keep you logged in during a single visit.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (which varies by cookie) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and recognise you on return visits.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons (tiny transparent images embedded in web pages), pixel tags, and local storage to collect information about how you interact with our Site.

2. How We Use Cookies

CricketBettingApps.in.net uses cookies for several purposes that help us operate, improve, and fund the Site. Our use of cookies falls into four main categories: essential functionality, analytics and performance, advertising and affiliate tracking, and user preferences.

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Site functions correctly and securely across different devices and browsers
• Remember your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you repeatedly
• Collect anonymised data about how visitors use the Site, including which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend reading content, and where visitors come from
• Track affiliate referrals when you click links to third-party betting platforms, which allows us to receive commissions that fund our free editorial content
• Remember your preferences and settings to provide a smoother experience on return visits
• Detect and prevent abuse, spam, and malicious activity on the Site

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to operate. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic security features. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function as intended.

These cookies do not collect personal information that can be used for marketing purposes. They are typically set in response to actions you take on the Site, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Examples of essential cookies we use include:

• Cookie consent: Remembers whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so we respect your choice across visits. Duration: 12 months.
• Security cookies: Help protect the Site against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and other security threats. Duration: session only.
• Cloudflare cookies: Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, may set cookies (such as __cf_bm) to identify trusted web traffic and protect the Site from malicious bots. Duration: up to 30 minutes.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies collect information anonymously, meaning we cannot identify individual users from the data they generate. Analytics data helps us improve our content, fix usability issues, and understand which topics are most valuable to our audience.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics service. Google Analytics sets the following cookies on your device:

• _ga: Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Duration: 24 months.
• _ga_*: Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and track interactions across pages. Duration: 24 months.
• _gid: Used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
• _gat: Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers. Duration: 1 minute.

Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics. The data we receive is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you personally.

3.3 Advertising and Affiliate Cookies

When you click on affiliate links on our Site that direct you to third-party betting platforms, cookies may be placed on your device by the relevant affiliate network or betting platform. These cookies are used to track that your visit originated from our Site, enabling us to receive commissions for qualifying registrations or actions you complete on those platforms.

Key points about affiliate cookies:

• Affiliate cookies are only set when you actively click on an affiliate link — they are not placed simply by browsing our Site
• The specific cookies, their names, and their duration depend on the individual affiliate network and betting platform
• Most affiliate cookies have a duration of between 30 and 90 days
• Affiliate cookies do not allow us to see your personal information, betting activity, or account details on any third-party platform
• We only receive anonymised confirmation data (such as whether a qualifying action occurred), not your personal details

Each third-party platform has its own cookie and privacy policies that apply when you visit their site. We encourage you to review their policies before registering.

3.4 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies (sometimes called "functionality cookies") allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. These cookies are not strictly necessary for the Site to function, but they improve your experience.

Examples include:

• Remembering whether you have dismissed a notification banner or information popup
• Storing your preferred display settings or content preferences
• Remembering the state of interactive elements (such as expanded or collapsed sections) between visits

Preference cookies are typically persistent cookies with a duration of up to 12 months. They are set only on our domain and are not shared with third parties.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, third-party services used on the Site may set their own cookies on your device. We do not have direct control over third-party cookies, but we carefully select the services we use and require them to handle data responsibly.

The main third-party cookie providers on our Site are:

• Google (Analytics and Fonts): Google Analytics cookies track anonymised usage data. Google Fonts may also cause your browser to connect to Google servers. Google's privacy policy and cookie information is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
• Cloudflare: Our hosting and CDN provider may set cookies for security and performance purposes, including bot detection. Cloudflare's cookie policy is available at https://www.cloudflare.com/cookie-policy/.
• Affiliate networks and betting platforms: When you click affiliate links, the destination platform and its affiliate tracking network may set their own cookies. These cookies are governed by the respective platform's cookie and privacy policies. We have no control over the cookies set by these third parties once you leave our Site.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies, which are necessary for the Site to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser. Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, clear cookies when you close the browser, or manage exceptions for specific sites.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Standard, Strict, and Custom tracking protection levels. You can also manage exceptions and clear cookies from the same menu.
• Apple Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy (on macOS) or Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security (on iOS). Safari blocks third-party cookies by default and offers options to block all cookies and manage website data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge allows you to block third-party cookies, block all cookies, and clear cookies on close. You can also add exceptions for specific sites.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing visit information with Google Analytics.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site and other websites. Here is what you can expect depending on which cookies you disable:

• Disabling essential cookies: The Site may not function correctly. You may experience issues with page loading, security features, and basic functionality.
• Disabling analytics cookies: Your visit will not be counted in our analytics data. This has no impact on your browsing experience, but it means your usage does not contribute to the data we use to improve the Site.
• Disabling affiliate cookies: If you click an affiliate link and the affiliate cookie is blocked, the third-party platform may not recognise that your visit came from our Site. This does not affect your ability to use the third-party platform, but it means we will not receive a commission for the referral.
• Disabling preference cookies: The Site will not remember your settings or choices between visits. You may need to re-set your preferences each time you visit.

Disabling all cookies across all websites may significantly degrade your overall browsing experience on the Internet, as many websites rely on cookies for essential functionality.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the third-party services we integrate, or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our Contact Us page. We are happy to explain our cookie practices in more detail or address any concerns you may have.

For broader questions about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. For the full terms governing your use of the Site, please see our Terms and Conditions.