Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

The short version: we use minimal cookies.

We use Google Analytics for traffic analysis and Cloudflare security cookies for protection. We have zero advertising cookies, zero tracking pixels for ads, and zero third-party marketing cookies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. CricketNearby does not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking of any kind.

Analytics: Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used — which pages are popular, where visitors come from, and how the site performs. This helps us improve CricketNearby for our users.

Google Analytics uses cookies to track sessions and page views. The data collected is aggregate and used only for improving the platform. It is not used for advertising.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Security Cookies: Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare to protect our website against attacks and spam. These cookies are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
cf_clearanceCloudflareSecurity: proves you have passed a Cloudflare challenge.1 year
cf-mitigatedCloudflareSecurity: indicates the request was handled by Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA.Session
__cf_bmCloudflareSecurity: identifies and manages automated traffic.30 minutes
_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics: distinguishes users for traffic analysis.2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsAnalytics: maintains session state.2 years

What We Do Not Use

  • Facebook Pixel or any Meta tracking
  • Any advertising network cookies
  • Any retargeting or behavioural tracking tools
  • Any third-party marketing cookies

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at cricketnearbyweb@gmail.com

See also: Privacy Policy