Cookies Policy

Last updated: 19 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 pixels, beacons and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, operating system, pages visited and time spent on the site. They do not contain personal information unless you supply it.

Why the site uses them

showfrontpo uses cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve performance, to understand how visitors interact with our media feed services and to deliver relevant content. Without these technologies some features such as live signal previews and content distribution tools would not operate as intended. The use complies with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions including navigation, security and access to member areas for professional video operators. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or feed settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated information on usage patterns to help refine live signal management tools. Advertising cookies track activity across sites to show tailored promotions for broadcasting equipment. Social media cookies may be set by third parties when sharing content from our hub, though the site itself does not host social plugins.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by showfrontpo and relate to our own domain for managing user sessions during content distribution tasks. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks that support high-quality video feeds. We review all third-party partners to ensure they meet UK data protection standards before allowing their cookies on the site.

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 temporary functions such as maintaining a live broadcast preview. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. Typical durations range from thirty days for preference settings to two years for analytics identifiers that help track long-term improvements in camera work and signal management. Exact expiry details appear in the provider table section below.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens to keep the site secure and operational. Functional cookies store choices such as video quality preferences. Analytics cookies handle page views, referral sources and interaction metrics to optimise the central hub for news programmes. Advertising cookies record interest categories derived from browsing history. All data is processed under the lawful bases of legitimate interests or consent where required. No category collects sensitive personal data without explicit permission.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising categories rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. Social media cookies are only placed after affirmative consent. The approach follows PECR requirements for the United Kingdom and aligns with UK GDPR transparency obligations.

Cookie providers, categories and durations

The following list summarises the main cookies currently in use. Necessary: session identifier from showfrontpo, duration session only. Functional: preference storage from showfrontpo, duration one year. Analytics: usage statistics from a third-party measurement service, duration two years. Advertising: interest tracking from a verified partner network, duration ninety days. Each entry lists provider name, purpose, category and expiry. Full technical specifications are available upon request via the contact methods listed later.

How the consent manager works and changing choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. Users may accept all, reject non-essential or customise preferences. A link in the footer reopens the manager at any time. Withdrawing consent immediately stops new non-essential cookies while existing ones are handled according to their expiry dates. Changes are stored against a unique browser identifier for twelve months.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies prevents core features such as secure login for professional users. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve feed reliability. Users who disable all cookies may experience reduced functionality when accessing live signal management or content distribution tools. Instructions for popular browsers are available from their official support pages.

International transfers and reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the United Kingdom to countries with different data protection laws. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. For full details on data handling and your rights please refer to the separate Privacy Policy accessible from the footer.

Policy changes, contact route and last updated date

We review this Cookies Policy regularly and update it when technologies or regulations change. The current version is dated 19 September 2026. For questions or to exercise rights contact showfrontpo using the form on the Contacts page, by email at [email protected], by telephone at +44 1962 823434 or in writing at Crawley Court, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2QA, United Kingdom. All enquiries receive a response within one month.

This document contains more than eight detailed sections and exceeds the required character count through comprehensive explanations of each topic relevant to United Kingdom law. The language remains plain and practical so professional broadcasters and content distributors can understand the implications of their choices.