Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 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 browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can also track activity or store data. These files allow sites to recognise returning visitors and remember choices without requiring re-entry of the same information each time.

Why the site uses them

buzzlino operates a platform focused on professional video feeds, live signal management and content distribution for news and broadcasting. Cookies support reliable operation of these services by keeping sessions stable, remembering user settings and measuring performance. Without them certain features such as live monitoring dashboards and signal routing tools would not function correctly.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies enable core functions including page loading, user authentication and security protections. They do not require consent under PECR because they are essential for the service requested. Data handled includes session identifiers and security tokens that expire when the browser closes or after a maximum of 24 hours.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember preferences such as language selection, video player settings and dashboard layouts. They improve usability for media professionals managing feeds. These cookies are first-party and typically last up to 12 months unless manually cleared.

Analytics or performance cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated information on how visitors navigate the site, which pages receive most traffic and where errors occur during video operations. This helps maintain high-quality service for live signal management. Consent is required under UK GDPR and PECR. Data includes IP addresses, device types and usage timestamps retained for up to 26 months in anonymised form.

Advertising or targeting cookies

These cookies track browsing patterns to deliver relevant information about broadcasting tools or related services. They may be used by third-party providers to limit repeated exposure to the same message. Consent is mandatory and can be withdrawn at any time through the consent manager.

Social-media cookies

Social-media cookies enable sharing of content or integration with external platforms used by broadcasters. They are third-party and require explicit consent. Duration varies by provider but commonly persists for 30 days to two years.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by buzzlino and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics or content delivery networks that support live feed distribution. Both types are listed in the table below with their specific purposes.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies exist only while the browser remains open and are deleted automatically when it closes. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually removed, allowing recognition on future visits. Retention periods are stated in the cookie table and range from the current session to a maximum of 26 months.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process authentication tokens and security flags. Functional cookies store layout preferences and player configurations. Analytics cookies record page views and error rates. Advertising cookies capture interest signals for service promotion. All data processing follows the principles of UK GDPR including data minimisation and purpose limitation.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories require prior consent under UK GDPR and PECR. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Records of consent are stored for audit purposes for three years.

Cookie or provider table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use: necessary session cookie named session_id provided by buzzlino category necessary duration session; functional cookie named pref_layout provided by buzzlino category functional duration 12 months; analytics cookie named _ga provided by Google Analytics category analytics duration 26 months; targeting cookie named _fbp provided by Meta category advertising duration 90 days; social cookie named li_gc provided by LinkedIn category social-media duration 24 months.

How the consent manager works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. Users can accept all, reject non-essential cookies or manage preferences in detail. Choices can be changed at any time by revisiting the banner or contacting rbm.uk.as.programme.materials@redbeemedia.com. Withdrawal of consent takes immediate effect and does not affect prior lawful processing.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to live signal tools and secure areas. Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve service quality but does not stop core functionality. Instructions for common browsers are available on their respective support sites.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy available on request from rbm.uk.as.programme.materials@redbeemedia.com.

Policy changes

buzzlino may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The date of the most recent revision appears at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact route

Questions about this policy or requests to exercise data subject rights should be sent to rbm.uk.as.programme.materials@redbeemedia.com or by post to Broadcast Centre, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7TP, United Kingdom. Telephone enquiries can be made on 020 8495 5000. We aim to respond within one month.