Cookies Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login status and usage patterns. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can access or store data on your device. Under UK rules these tools help deliver services while respecting user privacy choices.
Why the site uses them
stagelinkfy operates a professional media feeds platform serving broadcasters and news organisations. Cookies enable reliable video signal handling, live distribution and content delivery. They support core functions, improve performance and allow measurement of how feeds are accessed. Without them many features would fail or require repeated manual input.
Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories
Strictly necessary cookies keep the site operational for live signal management and cannot be switched off. Functional cookies remember settings such as preferred video quality or region. Analytics cookies track anonymous usage to refine feed reliability. Advertising cookies may personalise promotions for broadcast equipment. Social-media cookies appear only if third-party sharing tools are engaged. Each category serves a distinct purpose tied to media operations.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by stagelinkfy and relate to session management for video streams. Third-party cookies come from providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that support live broadcasting infrastructure. Both types are listed in the table below with their specific roles.
Session versus persistent cookies and retention
Session cookies last only while the browser is open and are deleted when you close it; they manage active live feeds. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 24 months, to retain preferences for repeated visits by production teams. Retention periods are chosen to balance operational needs with data minimisation.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies handle device identifiers and session tokens to maintain uninterrupted signal flow. Functional cookies store language or bitrate choices. Analytics cookies collect page views and load times to diagnose distribution issues. Advertising cookies record interaction with promotional banners. Social cookies transmit limited identifiers when users share clips. All data stays limited to what is essential for professional media workflows.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR strict necessity exemption and do not require consent. Analytics, functional, advertising and social cookies are deployed only after explicit consent obtained through the site-wide banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time in line with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
Cookie provider table
- Name: _session – Purpose: Maintain live video sessions – Provider: stagelinkfy – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: pref_quality – Purpose: Remember video settings – Provider: stagelinkfy – Category: Functional – Duration: 12 months
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Measure feed performance – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
- Name: _fbp – Purpose: Track promotional interactions – Provider: Meta – Category: Advertising – Duration: 90 days
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and lets you accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Selections are stored for 12 months. You may reopen the banner via the footer link to change or withdraw consent instantly. Changes take effect immediately without affecting necessary operational cookies.
Browser-level controls and consequences
Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent live signal access and login persistence. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve feed quality but does not stop core broadcasting functions. Full details appear in your browser help section.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are used. See the Privacy Policy for further information on transfer mechanisms.
Policy changes and contact
We review this policy regularly and publish updates here. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. You may also write to Studio 312, 222 Kensal Road, London W10 5BN, United Kingdom or call 020 3021 1860.