Cookies Policy

Last updated: 13 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 that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, device identifiers, IP address, pages visited and time spent on those pages.

Why the site uses them

stagecruxly operates a commercial platform focused on professional media feeds, live signal management and content distribution for news and broadcasting. Cookies help deliver reliable services, maintain security, analyse performance and support essential site functions. Without them many core features would not work correctly.

Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These enable basic site operation including security, load balancing and form submission. They are always active.

Functional cookies

These remember user preferences such as language or video player settings to improve convenience during repeat visits.

Analytics or performance cookies

These collect aggregated data on how visitors interact with video feeds and distribution tools, helping us measure audience reach and optimise service quality.

Advertising or targeting cookies

These are used only where consent is given to deliver relevant promotional content about broadcasting services.

Social-media cookies

These may be placed by third-party platforms when users share content, but only with explicit consent.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by stagecruxly and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics or content delivery networks that support live signal management and distribution.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies are deleted when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 24 months depending on purpose, after which they expire automatically.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers for security and session continuity. Functional cookies store preference settings. Analytics cookies handle aggregated usage statistics. Advertising cookies record interaction data only after consent. All processing supports the delivery of high-quality media feeds and broadcasting services.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis and are exempt from consent under PECR. All other categories require consent under the UK GDPR and PECR. Consent is obtained via our site-wide cookie banner before non-essential cookies are activated.

Cookie and provider table

Name: _nec_session – Purpose: Security and load balancing – Provider: stagecruxly – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang – Purpose: Language preference – Provider: stagecruxly – Category: Functional – Duration: 12 months
Name: _ga – Purpose: Usage analytics – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
Name: ad_target – Purpose: Advertising measurement – Provider: selected partners – Category: Advertising – Duration: 6 months

How the consent manager works

The cookie banner allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. You can return to the banner at any time via the footer to change or withdraw consent. Previous choices are stored for 12 months.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent video playback, live signal access and contact form submission. Full details are available in your browser help section.

International transfers

Some providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. See our separate Privacy Policy for further information.

Policy changes and contact

We review this policy regularly. Changes will be posted here with a new date. For questions contact us using the form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Crawley Court, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2QA, United Kingdom and telephone is +44 1962 823434.