Cookies Policy

Last updated: 26 October 2026

What are cookies and similar technologies?

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 that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, device identifiers, IP addresses, pages visited and interaction data. On a professional media platform like buzznelo they help maintain reliable video feeds and signal management services.

Why buzznelo uses cookies

We use cookies to operate our central hub for media feeds, including professional video operation, live signal management, content distribution and camera work. Cookies ensure high-quality feeds reach news programmes and television broadcasters without interruption. They also support basic site functions, measure performance and help us improve services for users in the United Kingdom.

Categories of cookies we employ

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable navigation, security and core features such as maintaining live signal sessions. Without them, services like real-time content distribution cannot operate. Under PECR these cookies are exempt from consent because they are strictly necessary.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember user preferences such as video quality settings or region selection. They improve usability for broadcasters managing multiple feeds but are not essential. Consent is required for these cookies under UK rules.

Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages receive the most traffic or how long users engage with feed management tools. Data helps us optimise performance. They require consent and are used only after you accept them via the cookie banner.

Advertising and targeting cookies

Although buzznelo focuses on professional broadcasting rather than consumer advertising, limited targeting cookies may be used by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness. These require explicit consent and can be rejected at any time.

Social-media cookies

If social sharing features are present, third-party platforms may set cookies to track shares of our broadcasting content. These are not essential and need consent.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by buzznelo and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics or video delivery services. Both types appear on our site and are listed in the sections below.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, often between 30 days and two years depending on purpose. Retention periods are chosen to balance service quality with privacy, for example keeping signal-management preferences active across visits.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to keep live feeds stable. Functional cookies store preference data such as default camera angles. Analytics cookies record aggregated usage statistics without identifying individuals. All processing complies with UK GDPR principles of purpose limitation and data minimisation.

Legal basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption in PECR. All other categories rely on consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. The Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR further require transparency about these choices.

Cookie providers and durations

The following providers may set cookies on our site. Durations are approximate and subject to provider updates.

Strictly necessary: buzznelo session cookie, duration: session only, purpose: maintain live video connections.
Functional: preference cookie, duration: 90 days, purpose: store video quality settings.
Analytics: third-party provider example, duration: 13 months, purpose: measure site performance for broadcasters.
Targeting: third-party provider example, duration: 180 days, purpose: limited campaign measurement.

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. Changes take effect immediately. You can reopen the banner via the footer link to review or alter preferences at any time.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to live signal management features. Disabling analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve feed quality but does not stop core services. Instructions for common browsers are available on their official support sites.

International transfers

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses are used. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy.

Policy changes and contact

We review this policy regularly. Updates will be posted here with a new last-updated date. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email mediaandbroadcast@bt.com. You may also write to BT Tower, 60 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4JZ, United Kingdom or call 0800 679 060.