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 pixels, local storage and device identifiers that can store or access information about your browser or device. These files can hold data such as a unique identifier, language preference, or details about pages visited. They do not contain personal information like your name or address unless you have provided that information elsewhere on the site.

Why the site uses cookies

breakingvo operates a commercial platform focused on professional video feeds, live signal management and content distribution for news and broadcasting. Cookies help deliver core functions such as maintaining live stream sessions, remembering user settings for video players and ensuring the platform remains secure. Without them, essential features like signal monitoring dashboards and content routing tools would not operate correctly.

Categories of cookies we use

We group cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social media categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operation including session authentication and load balancing for live feeds. Functional cookies remember preferences such as video quality settings or dashboard layouts. Analytics cookies measure how visitors interact with media tools and help improve performance. Advertising cookies may track viewing habits to deliver relevant promotions about broadcasting services. Social media cookies allow sharing of content but are only active if you choose to use those features.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by breakingvo and relate to our own domains. They handle session management for video operations and user preferences within our platform. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that support live signal distribution. These may be used to monitor feed reliability across different regions or to integrate with broadcasting partners.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support active live streams and real-time signal management. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, often between 30 days and 24 months depending on purpose. For example, an analytics persistent cookie may expire after 13 months to comply with UK data protection expectations while still allowing trend analysis of content distribution usage.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies process identifiers needed for authentication and security, preventing unauthorised access to professional video tools. Functional cookies store settings such as preferred camera angles or signal routing options. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics including page views of the media hub and load times for live feeds. Advertising cookies may capture viewing duration to tailor service recommendations. All processing occurs under the lawful basis of legitimate interests or consent where required.

Legal basis for each category under UK law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are essential for the service you requested. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies rely on your consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. breakingvo maintains records of consent choices in line with Data Protection Act requirements.

Cookie provider table

Name: session_id – Purpose: maintain live video sessions – Provider: breakingvo – Category: strictly necessary – Duration: session
Name: pref_quality – Purpose: remember video settings – Provider: breakingvo – Category: functional – Duration: 6 months
Name: _ga – Purpose: measure site usage – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: analytics – Duration: 13 months
Name: ad_target – Purpose: service recommendations – Provider: third-party ad network – Category: advertising – Duration: 90 days

How the consent manager works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. Selections are stored for 12 months. You can reopen the banner via the footer link or browser settings to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and apply across subsequent visits from the same device.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to live signal tools and professional video features. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve feed quality but does not stop core services. Refer to your browser help section for instructions on managing cookies and their impact on broadcasting platforms.

International transfers

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. For full details on data handling please refer to our separate Privacy Policy available on the site.

Policy changes and contact

We review this policy regularly and update it when practices or regulations change. The current version is dated 13 October 2026. For questions about cookies contact us using the form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Telephone enquiries can be made on +44 7575 701535 and written correspondence sent to Holmbush Road, Putney, London SW15 3LE, United Kingdom.