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 can store information such as preferences, session identifiers and usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can also access or record data about your interaction with our site.
Why the site uses them
We use these technologies to ensure the site functions correctly, remember your choices, measure performance and deliver relevant content. This supports our commercial operations as a provider of professional media feeds and broadcasting services in the United Kingdom.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for basic site operation including security, load balancing and form submission. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. We retain them only for the duration of your session or up to 24 hours for security logs.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language or video player settings. They improve usability but are not essential. Consent is obtained before they are set and they typically expire after 30 days.
Analytics or performance cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site, such as page views and navigation paths. They help us improve service quality. Under UK GDPR and PECR they require consent unless they are strictly necessary. Data is retained for up to 26 months in anonymised form.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Targeting cookies are used to deliver relevant promotional messages about our media services. They track browsing behaviour across sites. Consent is mandatory and these cookies usually last between 90 days and one year depending on the provider.
Social-media cookies
If social sharing features are present, cookies from third-party platforms may be set to enable sharing or embedding. These fall under the advertising category and require consent. They are managed according to the policies of the respective platforms.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by stagecropry and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as analytics or advertising partners and may track activity across multiple websites.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are deleted when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed, allowing us to recognise returning visitors and maintain preferences over time.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies handle IP addresses and session tokens to maintain security and functionality. Functional cookies store preference values such as video quality settings. Analytics cookies process usage statistics including time on page and referrer URLs. Advertising cookies record interest categories derived from viewed content to personalise promotions.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption for essential functionality. All other categories require prior consent under UK GDPR and PECR. Consent is recorded via our cookie banner and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Cookie providers and durations
The following categories describe the main providers and typical durations we employ: necessary cookies from our own servers lasting up to one day; functional cookies from our platform lasting 30 days; analytics cookies from Google Analytics lasting up to 26 months; advertising cookies from media partners lasting up to one year. Full current lists are available through the consent manager.
How the consent manager works
Our site-wide cookie banner allows you to accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices by category. Selections are stored for one year. You can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or change preferences at any time.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent core functions such as form submission or video playback from working correctly. Persistent cookies can be cleared manually via browser history tools.
International transfers
Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used where required. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details on data transfers.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page. For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights contact us using the details on our Contacts page or by email at [email protected] or telephone at +44 (0)1908 943330. Our address is 70 Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9HG, United Kingdom.