Cookies Policy

Last updated: 23 September 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 objects that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited, time spent on pages and interactions with forms or video players. In the context of a professional media feeds platform, cookies help maintain stable connections for live video signals and content distribution without storing personal viewing habits beyond what is strictly required for service delivery.

Why buzzmaply uses cookies and similar technologies

buzzmaply operates a central hub for professional video feeds, live signal management, content distribution, camera operations and high-quality broadcast feeds for news and television. Cookies support reliable performance of these services by keeping sessions active during long-form video encoding, remembering user-selected feed formats and ensuring that distribution networks remain connected. Without them, live broadcasts could drop, signal routing could fail and users would need to re-enter preferences repeatedly. The site also uses them to meet legal obligations under UK data protection rules and to provide a functional commercial service.

Categories of cookies and similar technologies

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as maintaining secure connections to live video servers and processing contact form submissions. Functional cookies remember display preferences for video players and feed dashboards. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information on how visitors navigate the site and use media tools, allowing improvements to signal reliability. Advertising or targeting cookies may be present if third-party networks deliver relevant industry content, though buzzmaply does not run behavioural advertising on its own platform. Social-media cookies can appear if embedded sharing tools are used, but the site does not host public social feeds or comment sections.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by buzzmaply and relate to our own domains for session management and feed customisation. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as content delivery networks, analytics services or video encoding partners. These third parties may process information to ensure that live signals reach broadcasters without interruption. Both types are used only for the purposes described in this policy and are subject to the same consent rules where applicable.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it; they support active live feed sessions and contact form security. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically between thirty days and twenty-four months depending on the function. For example, preference cookies for video format selection may last twelve months, while analytics identifiers may expire after thirteen months. Retention is limited to the minimum period necessary to deliver the service or comply with legal record-keeping requirements under UK law.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies handle connection identifiers and security tokens to keep live video streams stable. Functional cookies store chosen language, player size and feed layout preferences. Analytics cookies process page view counts, load times and error rates related to media distribution tools. Advertising cookies, where present, record general interest categories for industry-related content without creating individual profiles. All categories process technical data such as device identifiers and timestamps but do not collect names, email addresses or broadcast content itself unless you voluntarily submit such information through the contact form.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are essential for the service you request. All other categories require your prior consent, which is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out. buzzmaply maintains records of consent choices as required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Cookie providers, categories and durations

The following providers are currently used: buzzmaply sets first-party session cookies for video routing lasting until browser close; a content delivery network sets third-party functional cookies for stream optimisation lasting six months; an analytics provider sets performance cookies lasting thirteen months; no social-media or advertising cookies are set by default. Full current lists are available via the consent manager so that users can review exact names and expiry dates before making choices.

How the consent manager works and changing your choices

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences by category. Your selections are stored in a first-party cookie that expires after twelve months. You can reopen the manager at any time through the footer link to alter or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately for new page loads and do not require re-entry of data.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking all cookies will prevent the site from maintaining live feed sessions and may cause video players to fail or contact forms to lose entered information. Disabling only analytics cookies will not affect core broadcast services but will limit our ability to improve performance. Instructions for common browsers are available from their official support pages.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer technical data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office are in place. Details of these safeguards are summarised in our separate Privacy Policy, which can be accessed from the footer.

Policy changes and contact

buzzmaply may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version will always be posted with the last-updated date shown above. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to 32-34 Greenhill Crescent, Watford Business Park, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 8JU and telephone enquiries to +44 20 3104 0000.