Cookies Policy

Last updated: 17 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how articlezonki uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a United Kingdom based provider of professional media feeds, live signal management, content distribution, camera operations and high quality broadcast feeds, we are committed to transparency under the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can also collect or access data on your device. These tools allow websites to recognise returning visitors, remember choices and support essential functions. On our platform they help maintain reliable delivery of video feeds and live signals without storing personal details beyond what is strictly needed for the service.

Why We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

We employ these technologies to keep the site secure, remember user settings, measure performance and deliver content efficiently. Without them many core features such as live signal monitoring dashboards or content distribution tools would not function correctly. Our use is limited to what is necessary to operate a professional media service for news programmes and television broadcasting.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or display settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site to help us improve speed and reliability. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to show relevant promotions, although our primary focus remains on media operations rather than advertising. Social media cookies allow sharing of content to external platforms when such features are present.

First Party versus Third Party Cookies

First party cookies are set directly by articlezonki and relate only to our domain. They support core media feed operations and user session management. Third party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that assist with live signal distribution. These third parties process data under their own policies but must comply with UK data protection rules when serving UK users.

Session versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They are used for temporary tasks such as maintaining a live video session. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Retention varies by purpose: strictly necessary cookies often last only for the session while analytics cookies may persist for up to twenty four months to allow trend analysis. We review retention regularly and delete data once it is no longer required.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal data such as session identifiers to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store preference data like video player settings. Analytics cookies collect IP addresses, browser types and page views in aggregated form to measure performance of content distribution tools. Advertising cookies may record interaction data to limit repeated ads. All processing respects the principles of data minimisation and purpose limitation required by UK GDPR.

Legal Basis for Each Category under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies are placed only after obtaining your consent in line with PECR and UK GDPR. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. Where legitimate interests apply, such as fraud prevention, we balance those interests against your rights and provide clear opt out mechanisms.

How Our Consent Manager Works

A site wide cookie banner appears on your first visit. You can accept all categories, reject non essential cookies or customise choices by category. Your preferences are stored for twelve months. To change or withdraw consent later, revisit the banner via the footer link or clear your browser cache. We honour your choices across visits where technically feasible.

Browser Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as live signal access from working. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve service quality but does not stop the site from operating. Instructions for common browsers are available in their help sections. Note that some third party tools may still set cookies even after you adjust settings.

International Transfers

Some third party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as UK approved standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which you can request by contacting [email protected] or writing to Unit 42, Metropolitan Park, Halifax Road, London, UB6 8XU, United Kingdom.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We review this policy periodically and update it when our practices or legal requirements change. The current version always appears on this page with the last updated date. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. You may also telephone +44 20 3411 9981 or write to Unit 42, Metropolitan Park, Halifax Road, London, UB6 8XU, United Kingdom. We aim to respond within one month as required by UK GDPR.

Additional Details on Data Minimisation and Security

All cookies we deploy undergo regular audits to confirm they collect only the minimum data necessary. Encryption and access controls protect any information transmitted. Our media operations rely on stable, high quality feeds so any cookie that could interfere with broadcast reliability is avoided. Users can request a full list of active cookies at any time by contacting us through the methods above.

Interaction with Other Legal Documents

This Cookies Policy forms part of our broader compliance framework alongside the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. It does not replace those documents but provides specific detail on tracking technologies used for professional video and live signal services. References to the Privacy Policy in this document point to the latest version available on the website.