Cookies Policy
Last updated: 15 October 2026
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They store or access information such as your preferences, browsing behaviour and device details. Similar technologies include web beacons and pixels that perform comparable functions. These tools help us deliver professional video feeds and live signal management services reliably.
Why the site uses them
We use cookies to operate the central hub for media feeds effectively. This includes ensuring live signal management works without interruption, distributing content securely and supporting camera work for news programmes and television broadcasting. Without them certain features would fail.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable basic navigation, security and access to areas such as the contact form. We rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. No consent is required for these cookies.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your choices such as language settings or video player preferences. They improve your experience when managing high-quality feeds. Consent is obtained via the site-wide cookie banner before these are set.
Analytics or performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site. They help us understand traffic to pages about content distribution and camera work. Under UK GDPR and PECR we obtain consent for analytics cookies and provide an option to reject them.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Advertising cookies may be used by third parties to deliver relevant promotions about our broadcasting services. We obtain consent for these under PECR and allow withdrawal at any time through the consent manager.
Social-media cookies
Social-media cookies enable sharing of our professional video operation content on external platforms. These are third-party cookies and require consent before activation.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by flashnewso directly. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services. We list all known third-party providers in the sections below so you can make informed choices.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, typically between thirty days and two years depending on purpose. Retention periods are detailed in the provider information below.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to keep live feeds stable. Functional cookies store user preferences for video quality settings. Analytics cookies record page views and interaction times to improve service reliability. Advertising cookies track interest in broadcasting topics to tailor offers.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under PECR because they are required for core functionality. All other categories rely on prior consent collected through our cookie banner. You may withdraw consent without affecting necessary features.
Cookie providers and durations
Our strictly necessary cookies are set by flashnewso and last for the duration of your session. Functional cookies from flashnewso persist for up to one year. Analytics cookies from Google Analytics last for two years. Advertising cookies from selected partners expire after ninety days. Social-media cookies from platform providers remain active for thirty days. Full details are available by contacting us.
How the consent manager works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on your first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Changes take effect immediately and your selection is stored for twelve months. You can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to alter preferences at any time.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to the contact form and live signal tools. We recommend reviewing your browser help section for specific instructions.
International transfers
Some cookies transfer data outside the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. See our Privacy Policy for further details on transfer mechanisms.
Policy changes
We review this Cookies Policy regularly. Material changes will be notified via the website or the contact form. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact route
If you have questions about our use of cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Crawley Court, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2QA, United Kingdom and telephone number is +44 333 032 8000.
Further information
This policy explains practical consequences of cookie choices for users of our media feed services. We aim to maintain transparency in line with the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR while supporting reliable television broadcasting operations.
Additional considerations for media professionals
Users engaged in live signal management should note that disabling performance cookies may affect monitoring of feed quality metrics. Persistent cookies help maintain consistent settings across multiple broadcasting sessions.
Retention and deletion practices
We delete analytics data associated with cookies after twenty-six months unless you request earlier removal. Persistent advertising cookies are cleared automatically at the end of their stated duration.
Consequences of withholding consent
Rejecting functional cookies means your video player preferences will not be saved. Rejecting analytics cookies limits our ability to optimise content distribution for news programmes.
Third-party provider obligations
Third-party providers are contractually required to handle data only for the purposes listed and to comply with UK data protection standards.
Updates to provider lists
Provider information is reviewed quarterly. Any new third-party cookies will be added to this policy and the consent banner updated accordingly.
Accessibility of choices
All consent options are presented in clear language and can be adjusted using keyboard navigation or screen readers through the banner interface.
Relationship to other policies
This Cookies Policy works alongside our Privacy Policy which covers broader data processing activities related to professional video operation and camera work.