Cookies Policy

These cookies are required for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. These may include security and performance-related cookies.

• __cf_bm – used by Cloudflare to detect and mitigate malicious traffic. This cookie typically runs for 1 hour.
• __cf_* – used for security and performance functions. This cookie typically runs for 1 hour.

• _ga – used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. For example, it assigns a randomly generated number to recognise each new visitor to the website and stores this unique ID for each visitor so we can differentiate between the users on our website. This cookie typically runs for 1 year 1 month 4 days if accepted.
• _ga_* – used to persist session state. For example, it stores and counts how many views a page receives. This cookie typically runs for 1 year 1 month 4 days if accepted.
• _gid – used to distinguish users. For example, it assigns a randomly generated number to recognise each new visitor to the website and stores this unique ID for each visitor so we can differentiate between the users on our website. Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website’s performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit. This cookie typically runs for 1 day if accepted.
• _gat_gtag_UA_* – used to throttle request rate. For example, it assigns a randomly generated number to recognise each new visitor to the website and stores this unique ID for each visitor so we can differentiate between the users on our website. This cookie typically runs for 1 minute if accepted.

• Details about you: including information you provide when applying for the creation of an online account or submitting any other forms or applications relating to your membership of the PCA via thepca.com (“our site”).
• Details relating to any services that we provide specifically to you upon your request: including information you may provide if you were to require assistance in particular circumstances such as a referral to the PCA Professional Cricketers’ Trust, or when seeking contractual or legal advice.
• Events: including information you provide when registering for or attending a PCA event.
• Correspondence: if you contact us we may also keep a record of that correspondence.
• Job applications. if you apply for a job with us, your CV, work history, educational details and the role for which you are applying.
• Your visits to our site: including, traffic data, location data, weblogs and other communications data, and the resources that you access.

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as local storage or survey tools that store identifiers on your device. These may include:

• LP-70E60BBFEE0364B37KOO67131756F63441DF. This typically runs for 1 month.
• responder-7KOO-COT. This typically runs for the duration of the session.
• Survey-Started-*. This typically runs for 1 hour.
• respondentid* This typically runs for the duration of the session or 1 month depending on the activity.

These technologies are typically used to:

• track survey participation
• prevent duplicate responses
• improve user experience in feedback tools

You can control and/or delete cookies when you first visit the website via the cookie banner and through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view what cookies are stored
• delete cookies
• block cookies from specific websites
• block all cookies

In the UK only, there are other types of cookies which do not need consent such as:

• cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a function required or requested during use of the website. This includes:

• protecting user-related service information (e.g. security tools used to protect personal contact details);
• ensuring security (e.g. multi-factor authentication);
• preventing or detecting fraud or technical faults with the website; and
• enabling automatic user identity authentication or maintaining records of user choices on the website (e.g. location settings.)

• cookies used to collect statistical data to improve our service or website; and
• cookies used to adapt website display or functionality to user preferences or enhance website performance (e.g. language preferences or accessibility preferences).

• Internal record keeping: including maintaining an up-to-date record of our members.
• To improve our products and services: including providing you with a more personalised service.
• Research: we may also ask you to complete surveys that we use for research purposes, although you do not have to respond to them.
• Marketing communications: if you have indicated that you are happy to receive marketing communications from us, we may periodically send emails about new offers, or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
• To process your job applications: whether directly or via an agent or recruiter (speculatively or in response to any advert)

We will use your information for the purposes listed above either with your consent or to comply with a legal obligation we have (including in the field of employment). We keep your information for as long as is reasonably necessary to enable us to provide you with the services that you have requested from us, which in the case of members will be until expiry or termination of your PCA membership.