1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track how the site is used, and enable certain functionality.
Cookies cannot carry viruses, install malware, or access other files on your device. They simply store small pieces of information that help websites function better and provide a more personalised experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Can Disable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Required for the website to function — session management, security, age gate confirmation | Session / 30 days | ❌ No |
| Analytics / Performance | Google Analytics — helps us understand page views, bounce rates, traffic sources, and user behaviour in aggregate | Up to 2 years | ✅ Yes |
| Affiliate Tracking | Tracks clicks on affiliate links to ICE777 and other betting platforms for commission attribution | 30–90 days | ✅ Yes |
| Preference / Functional | Remembers user settings like age gate confirmation, notification preferences, and chosen language | Session / 1 year | ✅ Yes |
| Marketing / Advertising | Used by third-party ad networks to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable). We do not currently serve third-party ads but reserve the right to do so in the future. | Up to 1 year | ✅ Yes |
Essential Cookies — Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ag_passed | onlinecricketid.live | Records that you have confirmed you are 18+ (age gate) | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Standard session identifier | Session |
| ipl_push | onlinecricketid.live | Remembers if you have enabled push notification preferences | 1 year |
| ipl_fx | onlinecricketid.live | Stores IPL fixture snapshot for change detection (no personal data) | Session |
Analytics Cookies — Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24-hour window) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3. Third-Party Cookies
When you click on affiliate links to ICE777, Diamond Exchange, Sky Exchange, or other betting platforms, those websites will set their own cookies on your device. These are governed by those platforms' own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
- ICE777: Please review their privacy policy at ice777.com
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts: Fonts are loaded from Google's servers — Google's privacy policy applies
4. Managing Your Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
- Google Chrome — Manage Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox — Manage Cookies
- Apple Safari — Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge — Manage Cookies
- Samsung Internet — Manage Cookies
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, certain features of our website may not work correctly, including:
- The age gate may reappear on every page visit
- Notification preferences will not be saved
- Session management may be disrupted
Disabling analytics or affiliate tracking cookies will not affect your ability to use our website, but will mean we cannot accurately track website performance or commission attribution.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as legal requirements evolve. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact
Cookie-related questions or requests:
- Email: support@onlinecricketid.live
- Subject: "Cookie Policy Enquiry"