Privacy Policy

Effective — June 2026

Cricket Times ("we", "us", or "the site") is a Test cricket statistics and analysis platform available at cricketimes.com. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

Cricket Times does not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse the site. However, certain data may be collected automatically when you visit:

• Usage data — pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (derived from your IP address).
• Cookies and similar technologies — small text files placed on your device by our site or by third-party services we use, such as advertising partners and analytics providers. These help us understand site usage and deliver relevant advertisements.

Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on Cricket Times. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve ads that may be of interest to you.

Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by its own privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with Cricket Times. These tools collect information such as how often you visit, which pages you view, and what other sites you visited before arriving here. We use this information solely to improve the site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Buy Me a Coffee

Cricket Times offers a voluntary financial contribution option through Buy Me a Coffee. If you choose to make a contribution, any personal or payment information you provide is collected and processed by Buy Me a Coffee under its own privacy policy. We do not store your payment details.

Firebase Services

Certain features of Cricket Times use Google Firebase for content management and storage. Firebase may collect technical information such as device identifiers, IP addresses, and usage data in accordance with Firebase's privacy documentation.

Newsletter Subscription

Cricket Times offers a voluntary email newsletter. If you choose to subscribe, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name. This information is used solely to send you summaries of new articles and updates published on Cricket Times.

Your subscription data is stored and processed by MailerLite, our email marketing service provider, in accordance with their privacy policy. MailerLite is based in the European Union and processes data in accordance with GDPR. Cricket Times does not store your email address independently of MailerLite.

By subscribing you consent to receiving email communications from Cricket Times. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email, or by contacting us at contact@cricketimes.com. We will action all unsubscribe and data deletion requests promptly.

• Data collected: email address, optional first name
• Purpose: sending newsletter summaries of new Cricket Times articles
• Processor: MailerLite (EU-based)
• Retention: until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Your rights: access, rectification, erasure — contact contact@cricketimes.com

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared only with the third-party service providers described above (advertising, analytics, payment, and newsletter platforms), and only to the extent necessary for those services to function. These providers include Google (AdSense, Analytics, Firebase), Buy Me a Coffee, and MailerLite.

Children's Privacy

Cricket Times is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.

Your Choices

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You may also use the opt-out links provided above to control personalised advertising. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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