Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how stagevibenow uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. The policy was last updated on 06 October 2026. It applies to visitors in the United Kingdom and is designed to meet the requirements of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
We operate a commercial platform focused on professional video operations, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and the creation of reliable high-quality feeds for news programmes and television broadcasting. Our site includes a contact form and a site-wide cookie banner that allows users to manage their preferences at any time.
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 your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools allow websites to recognise returning visitors, remember choices and measure performance. They do not contain personal data in themselves but can be linked to other information we hold about you.
Why the site uses them
We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve user experience, to understand how visitors interact with our services and to support our commercial operations in media feed management. Without certain cookies the platform could not deliver live signals or maintain session continuity during content distribution tasks.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as navigation, form submission and security. Functional cookies remember your preferences for video player settings or language choice. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on page views and feature usage to help us refine our service. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to deliver relevant promotions. Social-media cookies allow sharing of content but are not active on this site.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by stagevibenow and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that support our live feed operations. We limit third-party cookies to those essential for service delivery and obtain consent where required.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Typical retention periods range from a few hours for session identifiers to 24 months for analytics identifiers that help us track long-term improvements in broadcast feed quality.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies process technical identifiers to maintain secure connections during live signal transmission. Functional cookies store user-selected options such as video resolution preferences. Analytics cookies record IP addresses, browser types and page interactions in aggregated form to measure engagement with our course content on media feeds. No category collects sensitive personal data without explicit consent.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption of PECR and do not require consent. All other categories rely on your consent obtained through the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. This approach complies with UK GDPR transparency obligations.
Cookie and provider table
The following table summarises the main cookies currently in use: _ga (provider: Google Analytics, category: analytics, duration: 24 months, purpose: page view measurement); _gid (provider: Google Analytics, category: analytics, duration: 24 hours, purpose: session distinction); cookie_consent (provider: stagevibenow, category: necessary, duration: 12 months, purpose: store consent choices); session_id (provider: stagevibenow, category: necessary, duration: session, purpose: maintain user session during feed management).
How the consent manager works
Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. You can reopen the banner via the footer link to change or withdraw consent at any time. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a first-party cookie for future visits.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to live signal features and contact forms. Disabling analytics cookies will stop us collecting aggregated usage data but will not affect core functionality. Instructions for common browsers are available on their respective support sites.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Further details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which can be accessed from the footer.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version date is shown at the top. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or write to 14 West Place, West Road, Harlow, Essex CM20 2GY, United Kingdom. You may also telephone +44 1279 630 555 or email [email protected].