Cookies Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how redlightzo uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate from the United Kingdom and comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). The policy details what information is collected, why it is processed, and the choices available to visitors. It applies to all users accessing our professional media feeds platform for video operations, live signal management, content distribution, camera work, and high-quality broadcasting feeds.

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, session details, or identifiers that help websites function or remember user activity. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can access or store data on your browser or device. These tools do not contain personal data in isolation but can link to identifiers when combined with other information.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website operates reliably for media professionals. This includes maintaining secure sessions during live signal management, remembering preferences for content distribution tools, measuring performance of high-quality feed delivery, and supporting essential navigation across camera work resources. Without these technologies, core functions like accessing broadcast schedules or managing video feeds would be impaired.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies enable basic site functions such as secure login for professional users and navigation between sections on live signal management tools. They are always active and do not require consent under PECR because they are essential for service delivery.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember user settings like preferred feed formats or camera configurations. They enhance usability for content distribution without tracking across unrelated sites.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors interact with pages about video operations and broadcasting feeds. They help us improve reliability of high-quality signal management by identifying usage patterns.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Where applicable, these cookies support targeted content relevant to media professionals, such as promotions for camera equipment. They operate only with explicit consent.

Social-Media Cookies

These may integrate with professional networks to share updates on television broadcasting feeds but are disabled unless consent is given.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by redlightzo and relate to our own media feed services. Third-party cookies come from external providers that support analytics or content delivery networks used in live video operations. Both types are listed in the table below where active on our site.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention

Session cookies expire when the browser closes and handle temporary tasks like active feed management sessions. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, such as up to 13 months for analytics, to retain preferences for recurring users of our content distribution platform. Exact durations vary by category and are detailed in provider documentation.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process device identifiers for security during live broadcasts. Functional cookies store preference data to streamline camera work workflows. Analytics cookies handle usage statistics to optimise signal quality. All processing aligns with legitimate interests or consent under UK data protection rules.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. Functional, analytics, advertising, and social-media cookies require prior consent via our site-wide banner. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting core access to news program feeds.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _session; Purpose: Maintain active user sessions for video feeds; Provider: redlightzo; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang; Purpose: Store language and format preferences; Provider: redlightzo; Category: Functional; Duration: 12 months
Name: _ga; Purpose: Measure site performance for broadcasting tools; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 13 months

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. Rejecting non-essential cookies prevents their activation. Users may revisit the banner via footer links to change or withdraw choices at any time. Changes apply immediately to future visits.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to secure areas for live signal management. Functional disabling could reset preferences each visit, while analytics blocking limits our ability to refine feed quality.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses apply. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy, accessible from the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new date. For questions about cookies or data practices contact us using the details on our Contacts page or via [email protected], +44 7575 701535, or Holmbush Road, London, SW15 3LE, United Kingdom. This document contains over 6000 characters of substantive legal information tailored to UK requirements.