Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 18 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. These tools can store or access information such as device identifiers, browsing behaviour, language settings and session data. In the United Kingdom they are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Why newsflare Uses Cookies

newsflare operates a platform focused on professional media feeds, live signal management and content distribution for broadcasting. Cookies help deliver reliable video streams, maintain user sessions during live events and ensure the service remains secure and functional. Without them many core features would not operate correctly.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We group cookies into five categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operation including security and load balancing. Functional cookies remember preferences such as video quality settings. Analytics or performance cookies measure how visitors interact with media tools and help improve reliability. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant promotions about broadcasting services. Social media cookies allow integration with external platforms when users choose to share content.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by newsflare and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as content delivery networks or analytics services that support live video delivery. Both types are used to support the professional video operations described on this site.

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, often between 30 days and 24 months, depending on their purpose. Retention periods are chosen to balance service improvement with data minimisation requirements under UK law.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and security identifiers to prevent unauthorised access to live feeds. Functional cookies store playback preferences and device capabilities. Analytics cookies collect aggregated statistics on stream performance and user navigation. Advertising cookies may record interaction with promotional banners. Each category processes only the minimum data required for its stated purpose.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories require consent under UK GDPR. Consent is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner before non-essential cookies are activated. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

The cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices by category. Preferences are stored for 12 months. You can reopen the banner from the footer or contact page to review and change settings at any time.

Browser Controls and Disabling Cookies

Most browsers permit you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as secure login and live stream access. Other features may degrade but the site remains usable for basic browsing.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are used. Further details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which is available via the site footer.

Changes to This Policy

newsflare may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, law or business operations. The date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach newsflare at [email protected], 020 7432 5955 or BT Tower, 60 Cleveland Street, London W1T 4JZ, United Kingdom.