Cookies Policy
Last updated: 8 October 2026.
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 remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. On this site these tools may record details such as browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages and referring websites. The information helps deliver the professional media feed services offered by stagelinkra.
Why the site uses cookies and similar technologies
stagelinkra uses these technologies to operate the central hub for media feeds, including professional video operation, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and high-quality feeds for news programmes and television broadcasting. Without them many core functions would not work reliably. They also support security, performance measurement and limited personalisation while respecting UK data protection rules.
Categories of cookies used
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the site to function. They enable secure logins, session management and basic navigation. They are set automatically and cannot be switched off without breaking essential features such as live signal monitoring tools.
Functional cookies
These remember user choices such as preferred video formats or dashboard layouts. They improve usability for media professionals who return to manage feeds.
Analytics or performance cookies
These collect aggregated data on how visitors interact with pages about camera work and content distribution. They help stagelinkra identify areas for technical improvement.
Advertising or targeting cookies
These are used only where permitted under PECR to deliver relevant information about broadcasting services. They do not track individuals across unrelated sites.
Social-media cookies
These may appear if third-party platforms are embedded to share updates on live feeds. They are subject to the third party’s own rules.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by stagelinkra and relate to core services such as feed management. Third-party cookies come from trusted providers that assist with analytics or content delivery. Both types are listed in the table below where details are known.
Session versus persistent cookies and retention
Session cookies last only while the browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain for a set period or until manually removed. Retention periods vary by purpose and are shown in the table. No cookie is kept longer than necessary for its stated function under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to keep live streams stable. Functional cookies store preferences such as language or video quality settings. Analytics cookies record page views and click paths to improve the reliability of news programme feeds. All data is processed lawfully with appropriate safeguards.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies are deployed only after clear consent is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. The legal bases under UK GDPR are legitimate interests for necessary operations and consent for optional categories.
Cookie and provider table
The following table summarises the main cookies used. Details may change as providers update their services.
- Name: _sessionid – Purpose: Maintain user session during live feed management – Provider: stagelinkra – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: pref_video – Purpose: Store preferred video format – Provider: stagelinkra – Category: Functional – Duration: 6 months
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Distinguish unique visitors for performance analysis – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 2 years
- Name: _gid – Purpose: Store information about how visitors use the site – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours
- Name: ad_target – Purpose: Limit repeat messaging about broadcasting tools – Provider: Selected advertising partners – Category: Advertising – Duration: 90 days
How the consent manager works and user choices
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices. To change preferences later, revisit the banner via the footer link or clear browser data. Withdrawing consent stops further use of those cookies but does not delete previously collected data where retention is still justified.
Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent access to secure areas such as live signal dashboards. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve feed quality but does not stop core services. Full instructions are available in your browser help section.
International transfers
Some providers may transfer data outside the UK. Where this occurs appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy available on this site.
Policy changes and contact
stagelinkra may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version always appears on this page. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to 6 Union Court, 20-22 Union Road, London, SW4 6JP, United Kingdom or by telephone on +44 1483 234344.