Cookies Policy

Last updated: 8 October 2026.

This Cookies Policy explains how showmixerly uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial service providing professional media feeds, video operations, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and reliable high-quality feeds for news programmes and television broadcasting in the United Kingdom. The policy complies with 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 allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access information such as your device identifiers, browsing behaviour, IP address, browser type and session data. They do not contain personal data in isolation but may be combined with other information to identify you for specific purposes.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember user choices, to measure performance and to deliver relevant content. Without them many features would not work, such as maintaining your session during video feed demonstrations or remembering consent preferences. They help us improve service reliability for professional broadcasters and news organisations.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate. They enable core functions such as page navigation, security and access to secure areas. They are set in response to actions you make and do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language settings or video player configurations. They improve your experience but are not essential. We obtain consent before setting them.

Analytics or performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited most often. The data helps us understand usage patterns and improve the reliability of our media feed services. They are set only with consent.

Advertising or targeting cookies

Although our primary focus is professional broadcasting services rather than consumer advertising, any targeting cookies used for content recommendations or service promotion require explicit consent under PECR.

Social-media cookies

If embedded social features are present they may set cookies to track sharing or engagement. These require consent and are controlled through our consent manager.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by showmixerly directly. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. We carefully select third-party providers and ensure they meet UK data protection standards.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically between 30 days and two years depending on purpose. Retention periods are listed in the table below and are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain necessary.

The data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens. Functional cookies store preference settings. Analytics cookies record aggregated usage statistics. All processing is limited to the purposes stated and data is not used for unrelated activities.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption for essential functionality. All other categories rely on consent obtained through our cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

Cookie provider table

Name: _session – Provider: showmixerly – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: _pref – Provider: showmixerly – Category: Functional – Duration: 6 months
Name: _ga – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 2 years
Name: _fbp – Provider: Meta – Category: Advertising – Duration: 3 months

How the consent manager works

Our site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices by category. Selections are stored for 12 months. You may reopen the banner via the footer link to change or withdraw consent at any time.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent core features such as login or video playback from working. Disabling analytics cookies will stop us from measuring site performance but will not affect functionality.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the UK. We rely on UK adequacy regulations or approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy.

Policy changes and contact

We review this policy regularly. Changes will be posted here with a new date. For questions contact us using the details on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is 6 Union Court, 20-22 Union Road, London, SW4 6JP, United Kingdom and telephone number is 01483 234344.