1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely utilized to make websites operate securely and efficiently, as well as to supply anonymous reporting data to platform operators. In addition to traditional HTTP cookies, modern web browsers utilize Web Storage (such as localStorage) to store client-side state without transmitting data automatically to servers on every request.
2. How trycricketfns Employs Cookies
Our publication employs cookies and local storage tokens to preserve your navigation choices, protect against cross-site request forgery, and monitor technical site health. We categorize these technologies into three distinct functional tiers:
| Category | Identifier / Name | Operational Purpose | Retention Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | __cf_bm / _sec_tok |
Mitigates bot traffic, validates genuine human browsing, and maintains secure session handshakes. | Session to 24 hours |
| Functional | trycricketfns_cookie_consent |
Stores your explicit cookie banner decision (accept, reject, or preferences) in browser localStorage. | Persistent (12 months) |
| Analytics | _pk_id / _stat_id |
Measures aggregate, privacy-preserving page visits and referral sources without tracking individual profiles. | Up to 13 months |
3. Detailed Category Descriptions
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly required for the website to function. They enable core security features such as network load balancing, security firewalls, and route caching. Because the site cannot function reliably without these files, they cannot be switched off in our systems.
Functional Storage
Functional storage records user settings across browsing sessions, such as retaining whether the cookie notification banner has been acknowledged. These items do not track personal identities or track your movements across unrelated third-party websites.
Analytics and Performance
Performance technologies record anonymous visit metrics, such as which technical guides receive the highest readership, average time spent reading an analysis, and whether visitors encounter broken links or script errors. This data helps our desk refine editorial topics and optimize layout performance for mobile connections.
4. Browser Opt-Out and Preference Management
You have the legal right to decide whether to accept non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences directly using our on-page cookie consent banner by selecting "Reject Non-Essential" or "Preferences".
Alternatively, you may configure your web browser to block or alert you about cookies. Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies via their settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Settings > Safari > Advanced > Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent certain security safeguards or functional elements of our website from operating correctly.
5. Policy Updates
We review and update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological adjustments or regulatory guidance issued by Indian authorities and international data protection bodies. We encourage readers to consult this page regularly.