Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how stagevoxel uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate from the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. The policy applies to all visitors and sets out the types of information collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the controls available to you.

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login details, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These tools allow websites to recognise your device, remember choices, and improve functionality. Information stored may include device identifiers, IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on site.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies to ensure the website operates correctly, to remember your settings, to understand how visitors interact with our platform, and to deliver relevant content where appropriate. Without these technologies many features would not function, such as maintaining a secure session during professional media feed management activities or preserving your preferences across visits.

Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember choices like language or display settings to enhance usability. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on how the site is used, helping us identify improvements in areas such as live signal management pages. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to show relevant promotions about our content distribution services. Social media cookies allow interaction with external platforms if embedded features are present, though we limit these to essential cases.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by stagevoxel and relate to our own domain. They support functions such as session management for users accessing camera work resources. Third-party cookies are set by external providers we engage, for example analytics services that help measure performance of our news programme feeds. We carefully select third parties and ensure they meet UK data protection standards.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They are used for temporary tasks such as keeping you logged in during a single visit to review content distribution tools. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Their duration varies by purpose, typically ranging from a few days for functional preferences to up to two years for analytics identifiers, allowing us to recognise returning visitors interested in television broadcasting services.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies may handle session identifiers and security tokens to prevent fraud during access to high-quality media feeds. Functional cookies store user-selected options such as video player settings. Analytics cookies process anonymised usage statistics to refine site performance. Where advertising cookies are active they record interaction data to tailor offers. All processing is limited to what is required for the stated purpose and retained only as long as necessary under UK rules.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR because they are essential for service delivery. Functional, analytics, advertising, and social media cookies require your consent before being placed, in line with UK GDPR transparency obligations. You can provide, refuse, or withdraw consent at any time through our site-wide cookie banner. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

How the consent manager works

Our consent manager appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. Changes are recorded and respected across subsequent visits. You may reopen the manager via a link in the footer to review or alter selections. Records of consent are stored securely for audit purposes in accordance with regulatory expectations.

Browser-level controls and consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to certain features such as secure login for professional users. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve the site but does not stop core operation. Instructions for common browsers are available on their support pages. Note that some site elements may not work fully if cookies are restricted.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK authorities. Further details on these transfers appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can request via the contact form on our Contacts page.

Policy changes and contact

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational developments. The date at the top indicates the current version. Material changes will be notified through the website or cookie banner. For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach [email protected], +44 (0)1483 234344, or 6 Union Court, 20-22 Union Road, London, SW4 6JP, United Kingdom. We aim to respond within one month as required by UK data protection law.

Additional practical information

Visitors should review this policy regularly. Our practices are designed to be transparent and to give you meaningful control. The information above covers all categories currently deployed on the site and explains their role in supporting professional video operation and related broadcasting activities.

Retention and deletion practices

Cookie data is retained only for the periods stated in the category descriptions. Upon expiry or upon your request where applicable, identifiers are deleted or anonymised. This approach ensures compliance with data minimisation principles under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Third-party provider oversight

We conduct due diligence on all providers placing cookies. Contracts include data protection obligations and audit rights. This oversight extends to providers supporting live signal management and content distribution features.

User rights summary

In addition to cookie choices you retain rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Requests can be submitted through the contact form. We will verify identity where necessary before responding.

Exemptions and special cases

Certain cookies used solely for statistical purposes in the public interest may qualify for limited exemptions. We document these cases internally and ensure they do not involve personalised tracking.

Accessibility of this policy

This document is written in plain language and structured with clear headings to assist all readers. If you require an alternative format please contact us using the details above.