Cookies Policy

Last updated: 6 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how famelinksry uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a provider of professional video operations, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and high-quality feeds for news and television broadcasting based in the United Kingdom, we are committed to transparency and compliance with 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 can store or access information such as your preferences, browsing behaviour and device details. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that serve comparable functions. These tools help websites remember users and deliver tailored experiences without storing personal data directly in every case.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve performance, understand how visitors interact with our media-focused services and support essential operations. Without certain cookies the site would not operate as intended, particularly for users accessing live feed management tools or content distribution portals.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security and access to secure areas. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your choices such as language preferences or region settings to provide enhanced features. They improve usability but are not essential for basic operation.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited most often. Data is aggregated and helps us optimise content delivery for media professionals.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

We do not currently deploy advertising or targeting cookies. Should this change we will update this policy and seek appropriate consent.

Social-Media Cookies

No social-media cookies are used on this site as there is no integration with external social platforms for content sharing or embedding.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by famelinksry and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies may be set by external providers such as analytics services. We limit third-party cookies to those necessary for performance measurement and ensure all providers comply with UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 24 months depending on purpose. Retention periods are detailed in the table below to allow informed decisions about data longevity.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to maintain site stability during live signal monitoring sessions. Functional cookies store user interface preferences. Analytics cookies process anonymised usage statistics to refine our content distribution tools. No category collects sensitive personal data without explicit additional safeguards.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption for essential functionality. All other categories require consent under UK GDPR and PECR. Consent is obtained via our site-wide cookie banner before non-essential cookies are activated. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Cookie Provider Table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use. Names, providers, categories and durations are listed for transparency.

Name: _session; Provider: famelinksry; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: _pref; Provider: famelinksry; Category: Functional; Duration: 12 months
Name: _ga; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 months
Name: _gid; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 hours

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of each non-essential category. You can revisit the banner via the footer link to change preferences or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a first-party cookie for 12 months.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to core features such as secure login for feed management clients. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect site functionality but will reduce our ability to improve services.

International Transfers

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

Policy Changes and Contact

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The last-updated date at the top indicates the current version. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is 6 Union Court, 20-22 Union Road, London, SW4 6JP, United Kingdom and telephone number is 01483 234344.