Cookies Policy

Last updated: 30 October 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 web beacons, pixels and local storage objects that perform comparable functions by storing or accessing information on your device. Under UK law these technologies are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Why this site uses cookies and similar technologies

reporzly operates a commercial platform focused on professional media feeds, live signal management and content distribution for broadcasting. Cookies help deliver core functionality, measure performance, remember user settings and support legitimate business operations. Without them many features would not work correctly or would require repeated manual input on every visit.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable basic navigation, security features and access to secure areas. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. Examples include session identifiers that keep you logged in during a visit and load-balancing cookies that direct traffic to the correct server. Disabling them would prevent use of the service.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make such as language preferences, video player settings or region selection. They improve convenience but are not essential. Consent is obtained via the site-wide cookie banner before these cookies are set. You can withdraw consent at any time through the same banner or your browser settings.

Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed most often and whether errors occur. The data is aggregated and used to improve service quality for media professionals. Under UK GDPR this processing relies on consent. Providers may include analytics services that receive anonymised or pseudonymised data. Retention periods are typically thirteen months unless you delete the cookies earlier.

Advertising and targeting cookies

Advertising cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of campaigns promoting broadcasting services. They can track visits across sites to build interest profiles. Such cookies require explicit consent. Third-party providers receive limited data such as a unique identifier and page URL. No personal contact details are shared without separate lawful basis.

Social media cookies

If the site embeds content from social platforms, those providers may set their own cookies to enable sharing or display embedded video players. These are third-party cookies and require consent. The site does not control the retention periods set by those providers.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by reporzly and can only be read by this domain. Third-party cookies are set by external services such as content delivery networks or analytics providers. Both types may be session or persistent. The cookie banner allows granular control over third-party categories while first-party necessary cookies remain active.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. Typical durations range from the duration of a single visit up to twenty-four months for preference cookies. Exact expiry dates appear in the consent manager interface for each listed cookie.

Data handled and purposes of each category

Necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and security flags. Functional cookies store preference strings. Analytics cookies record page views, device type and referral source. Advertising cookies may store interest segments derived from browsing behaviour. No category stores special category data. All processing is documented in the site privacy documentation.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the exemption in PECR Regulation 6. All other categories rely on consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a). Consent is obtained through the cookie banner before non-essential cookies are placed. Records of consent are stored for audit purposes in line with accountability requirements.

Cookie providers and durations

The following categories list representative providers and typical durations. Necessary: site session manager, duration of visit. Functional: preference store, up to twelve months. Analytics: measurement service, thirteen months. Advertising: campaign tracker, six months. Full current lists are available inside the consent manager.

How the consent manager works

The banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. Choices are stored for twelve months. You can reopen the banner via the footer link to change or withdraw consent. Withdrawing consent stops further setting of those cookies and deletes existing ones where technically feasible.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking necessary cookies will stop core site functions including video playback and account access. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect functionality but will reduce the data available to improve the service.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy.

Policy changes

This policy is reviewed periodically. Material changes will be notified via the site banner or email to registered users. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated version.

Contact route

Questions about this policy or data processing can be sent using the contact form on the Contacts page or by emailing [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be addressed to Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Telephone contact is available on 020 3925 3929.

Further information

This Cookies Policy should be read alongside the full Privacy Policy which explains broader data handling practices for the media feed platform operated by reporzly.