Cookies Policy

Last updated: 08 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 include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can store or access data on your device. These files can hold details such as your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. On our site spotlitevo, which operates as the central hub for media feeds including professional video operation, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and high-quality feeds for news and broadcasting, cookies help deliver reliable services to professional users in the United Kingdom.

Why the site uses cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve performance, to understand how visitors interact with our media-focused platform and to comply with legal obligations under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Without certain cookies, features such as live signal monitoring tools or content distribution dashboards would not operate. We only collect data that is necessary for these purposes and never use cookies to identify individuals beyond what is required for service delivery.

Categories of cookies we employ

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as secure login and navigation. Functional cookies remember your settings like preferred video resolution or feed format. Analytics or performance cookies gather aggregated information on page views and load times to help us optimise broadcast-related content. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by approved partners to measure campaign effectiveness, although we do not serve personalised ads on this professional platform. Social-media cookies allow integration with external sharing tools where relevant to news distribution workflows.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by spotlitevo and relate to our own domain. They handle essential tasks such as maintaining your session while managing live feeds. Third-party cookies come from external providers that support analytics, video embedding or signal monitoring services. These third parties operate under strict contracts and are listed in our provider table below. Both types are used only where they support the professional media services we provide.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for active tasks such as navigating between live signal management pages. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. Typical retention ranges from 30 days for performance cookies to 13 months for certain analytics identifiers, after which they automatically expire. We review these periods regularly to ensure they remain proportionate to the needs of our broadcasting clients.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies may store session identifiers and security tokens. Functional cookies hold preference data such as language or video player settings. Analytics cookies collect anonymised metrics including page load speed and feature usage. No category stores sensitive personal data. All information supports the reliable delivery of high-quality media feeds and complies with data minimisation principles under UK law.

Legal basis for each category under UK rules

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption in PECR and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies rely on your informed consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out. International transfers, where they occur, are protected by appropriate safeguards referenced in our Privacy Policy.

Cookie provider table

The following table summarises the main cookies and similar technologies currently in use.

Name: _sessionid; Purpose: Maintains secure user session during live feed management; Provider: spotlitevo; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: _pref_lang; Purpose: Stores preferred interface language; Provider: spotlitevo; Category: Functional; Duration: 6 months
Name: _ga; Purpose: Distinguishes unique visitors for performance analysis; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 13 months
Name: _vid_embed; Purpose: Enables third-party video player functionality; Provider: Approved media partner; Category: Functional; Duration: 30 days

How the consent manager works and changing your choices

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise categories. You can revisit your choices at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in the footer. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection by the affected cookies, although previously stored data may remain until its natural expiry. All changes are recorded and respected across subsequent visits.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core features such as account login and live signal access from working. Blocking analytics cookies may result in less accurate performance improvements but will not stop the site from functioning. We recommend reviewing your browser documentation for precise instructions on managing these settings.

International transfers and reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. In such cases we rely on UK-approved transfer mechanisms including standard contractual clauses. Full details of our data handling practices, including transfers, appear in the separate Privacy Policy which should be read alongside this Cookies Policy.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, law or our media services. The current version date is shown at the top of the page. For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is Unit 7, Honeycrock Farm, Axes Lane, Salfords, Surrey RH1 5QL, United Kingdom and telephone number is +44 20 8035 8010. This document was last revised on 08 October 2026.