Cookies Policy
Last updated: 04 October 2026
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They store information such as preferences, session details and usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can access or store data on your device. These tools help us deliver reliable media feeds, manage live signals and support content distribution for news and broadcasting operations.
Why the site uses them
We use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly for professional video operations, to remember your settings for live signal management, to analyse how users interact with our content distribution tools and to maintain high-quality feeds. Without them certain features such as camera work interfaces and feed reliability checks would not operate smoothly.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for basic site operation including security and session management. They enable core functions such as navigation between pages and access to contact forms.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as language preferences or video player settings to improve your experience with our media feeds.
Analytics or performance cookies
These collect information about how visitors use the site to help us improve live signal management and content distribution quality.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Although limited on this professional site, any such cookies would support targeted information about broadcasting services where consent is given.
Social-media cookies
These may be present if third-party platforms are embedded but are not used for core media feed operations.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by starnexusp and relate to our own video operation and feed management. Third-party cookies come from providers such as analytics services and support broader performance monitoring for television broadcasting tools.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period to retain preferences for high-quality feed creation. Typical durations range from a few hours for sessions to up to 24 months for certain analytics identifiers.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies handle login status and security tokens. Functional cookies store display preferences. Analytics cookies record page views and interaction times to refine signal management. All data is processed to maintain reliable content distribution without identifying individual users beyond what is strictly required.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the exemption in PECR as they are essential. All other categories require consent under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Consent is obtained via the site-wide cookie banner before non-essential cookies are set.
Cookie or provider table
- Name: _nec_session Provider: starnexusp Category: Strictly necessary Duration: Session
- Name: _func_pref Provider: starnexusp Category: Functional Duration: 12 months
- Name: _ga Provider: Google Analytics Category: Analytics Duration: 24 months
- Name: _feed_perf Provider: Internal Category: Performance Duration: 6 months
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices. You can change or withdraw consent at any time by revisiting the banner or contacting us via the Contacts page. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.
Browser-level controls and consequences
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to live signal tools and contact forms. Performance features such as video player settings may stop working correctly.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details on data handling.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version is always available on this page. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is 6 Union Court, 20-22 Union Road, London SW4 6JP, United Kingdom and telephone is +44 1483 234344.