Cookies Policy
Last updated: 05 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 recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage work in comparable ways by storing or accessing data on your device. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. They do not contain personal information unless you have supplied it, yet they can be linked to your device over time.
Why the site uses them
buzzlinky operates a platform that supports professional video feeds, live signal management and content distribution for broadcasting. Cookies help maintain reliable performance, remember user preferences during sessions, measure how visitors interact with the service and support essential security features. Without them certain functions would not operate correctly and the quality of live media operations could be affected.
Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social media categories
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as navigation, form submission and session security. Functional cookies remember choices like language or display settings to improve usability. Analytics cookies collect information about how pages are used so that performance can be measured and improved. Advertising cookies may be used to limit repeated exposure to promotions although this site does not run targeted advertising. Social media cookies allow sharing buttons to function when present, though the site does not maintain active social integrations that track users across other platforms.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by buzzlinky and relate only to this domain. They handle login status, session continuity and essential service features. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks that support live video distribution. These providers may receive limited data to deliver their services but are bound by contractual safeguards.
Session versus persistent cookies and retention
Session cookies exist only while the browser remains open and are deleted automatically when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually removed. Necessary cookies typically last for the duration of the visit or up to 24 hours. Analytics cookies may persist for up to 13 months. Advertising related identifiers, if used, are retained for no longer than 90 days unless renewed by further interaction.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens to keep the service stable during live broadcasts. Functional cookies store preference data such as video player settings to reduce repeated configuration. Analytics cookies record page views, click paths and error rates to identify technical issues in signal management. No category collects names, addresses or direct contact details unless entered voluntarily through the contact form on the separate Contacts page.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the exemption in PECR because they are required for the service to function. All other categories rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. The legal basis for processing any resulting personal data is legitimate interests for service improvement or consent where required by UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Cookie provider table
The following table summarises the main cookies in use. Necessary: session identifier set by buzzlinky, purpose session security, duration session only. Analytics: _ga set by Google Analytics, purpose usage statistics, duration 13 months. Functional: player_pref set by buzzlinky, purpose video settings, duration 30 days. No advertising cookies are currently deployed.
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. Choices are stored for 12 months. Visitors may reopen the banner through a link in the footer to review or alter selections. Withdrawing consent stops further placement of non-essential cookies although previously stored data may remain until its natural expiry.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow cookies to be blocked or deleted through settings. Disabling necessary cookies prevents core functions such as form submission and live feed access. Analytics data collection ceases when cookies are blocked yet some usage information may still be gathered through server logs. Users remain responsible for managing their own browser preferences.
International transfers
Some third-party providers process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Details appear in the Privacy Policy which should be read alongside this document.
Policy changes and contact
This policy is reviewed periodically. Material changes will be indicated by an updated date at the top of the page. For questions about cookies or data processing please use the contact form on the Contacts page or write to [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to 6 Union Court, 20-22 Union Road, London, SW4 6JP, England and telephone contact is available on +44 1483 234344.