cookies policy

This Cookies Policy explains how CricketArena.ie (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about how we collect and use it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

who we are

Cricket Arena
Unit 3A, Barstown Industrial Estate
Barstown, Co Meath
Ireland
Eircode: [Insert if available]
Contact: ‪+353 860 411 981‬
Email: [Insert contact email, if available]

what are cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow us to remember your preferences, improve user experience, analyse how the website is used, and deliver personalised content or advertisements.

types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, core services like booking or login may not work.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised data (e.g., pages visited, time spent). This helps us improve performance and usability.

Examples:
• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Tracks user behaviour, session duration, bounce rate, etc.
• Google Tag Manager: Enables us to manage website tags effectively.

c) Marketing and Retargeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you. They also limit how often you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

Examples:

• Meta (Facebook Pixel): Helps us track conversions and remarket to visitors on Facebook and Instagram.
• Google Ads (Conversion Tracking, Remarketing Tags): Allows us to display personalised ads across the Google Display Network.
• Third-Party Booking Tool Cookies: These may collect information about your booking preferences and usage for improving their service and marketing performance.

what data we collect

Through cookies and our third-party tools, we may collect the following data:
• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Website interaction and navigation patterns

• Name, email address, and phone number (when provided during booking)
• Booking and inquiry details
• Marketing preferences (where provided)

We may use this data to:

• Improve our services
• Personalise your experience
• Send you booking confirmations or reminders
• Retarget you with relevant ads via platforms such as Facebook, Google, or SMS marketing systems (where lawful)

third party cookies

Our website may use cookies set by the following third parties:
• Google (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager)

[Learn more: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies]
• Meta/Facebook (Facebook Pixel)
[Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/]
• [Insert Name of Booking Tool] (e.g., Acuity, Calendly, Booksy, etc.)
[Provide privacy/cookies policy link of the provider]

Please review their individual cookie and privacy policies for more detail.

how to control cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site.

You can also opt out of targeted advertising via:
• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook Ads Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
• YourOnlineChoices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

legal basis for processing

Our use of cookies and processing of personal data collected through cookies is based on:
• Consent (where legally required)

• Legitimate interest (for essential cookies or business analytics)
• Contractual necessity (for managing bookings or account preferences)

You can withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences.

data retention

We retain data collected via cookies only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. For analytics and marketing, data is anonymised and aggregated where possible.

your rights

As an EU resident, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to certain types of data processing
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland

updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. Please revisit this page periodically for updates.