Cookies Policy

Last updated: 10 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how stagevibezo uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial service providing professional video feeds, live signal management, content distribution, camera operations and high-quality broadcast solutions for news and television in the United Kingdom. The policy complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser, remember preferences and track usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These files do not contain personal data in isolation but can be linked to identifiers that enable the site to function correctly or deliver tailored experiences.

Why the site uses cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website operates reliably, to measure performance, to support essential security features and to provide analytics that help improve our media feed services. Without certain cookies the platform could not deliver live video streams or maintain user sessions during broadcast management tasks. Analytics cookies allow us to understand how professionals in the television industry interact with our tools so we can refine content distribution features.

Cookie categories we employ

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as secure login for broadcast clients, session continuity during live signal management and protection against fraudulent access. They are always active and do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language settings or dashboard layouts used by video operators. They improve usability for returning users who manage multiple camera feeds but are not essential for basic operation.

Analytics or performance cookies

These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors navigate the site. They help us understand usage patterns related to content distribution tools and live signal monitoring. Data is processed in a way that does not identify individual users directly.

Advertising or targeting cookies

We do not currently deploy advertising or targeting cookies. If this changes we will update this policy and obtain consent before activation.

Social media cookies

Our site does not integrate social media plugins or share data with social platforms via cookies at this time.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by stagevibezo and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies may be set by service providers such as analytics platforms that support our broadcast monitoring functions. We carefully vet all third-party providers to ensure compliance with UK data protection standards.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for active sessions during live video operations. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically between thirty days and two years, depending on their purpose. Retention periods are listed in the table below.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to maintain authenticated access to professional media tools. Functional cookies store preference data such as video player settings. Analytics cookies record page views, device type and navigation paths to improve service reliability. No category stores sensitive personal data without explicit consent.

Legal basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption in PECR. All other categories require consent under PECR and are processed under the legitimate interests or consent bases of the UK GDPR. Consent is obtained via our site-wide cookie banner before non-essential cookies are activated.

Cookie table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use:

Name: _session – Provider: stagevibezo – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang – Provider: stagevibezo – Category: Functional – Duration: 1 year
Name: _ga – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 2 years
Name: _gid – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours

How the consent manager works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or manage preferences. You can return to the banner at any time via the footer link to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and previous choices are stored for twelve months unless you clear your browser data.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to secure areas of the site used for live signal management. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect core functionality but will limit our ability to improve the service.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. We rely on UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy which can be accessed from the footer.

Policy changes and contact

We review this policy regularly. Any material changes will be notified via the website. If you have questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is 2 Whitehall Avenue, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0AX, United Kingdom and our telephone number is +44 (0)1908 865252.

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