Cookies Policy

Last updated: 29 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how newsiflo uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). The policy applies to all visitors and provides clear information about our practices so you can make informed choices.

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 details, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These tools allow websites to recognise your device and remember actions you have taken. They do not contain personal data in themselves but can be linked to other information we hold about you.

Why We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use these technologies to ensure our site functions correctly, improve performance, understand how visitors use our media feed services, and deliver relevant content. Without them many core features would not work. They help us maintain reliable video operations, live signal management, and high-quality broadcasting feeds for news and television.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social media. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site functions such as navigation and security. Functional cookies remember your preferences. Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on usage. Advertising cookies track activity for personalised content. Social media cookies may be placed by third parties when you interact with sharing features.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by newsiflo and relate to our own domain. They are used for essential functions and our own analytics. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. These help us manage live signals and distribute media feeds efficiently but are governed by the third parties own policies.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They are used for tasks such as maintaining your session during a visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Their durations vary from a few days for preference settings up to two years for certain analytics identifiers. We review these periods regularly to ensure they remain necessary.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and security identifiers to prevent fraud. Functional cookies store language or display preferences. Analytics cookies record page views, session duration, and device information to improve site performance. Advertising cookies may capture browsing interests to tailor promotional messages about our video services. Each category serves a distinct operational purpose tied to delivering professional media feeds.

Legal Basis and Consent Requirements

Under UK law strictly necessary cookies can be placed without consent because they are essential for the service. All other categories require your consent under PECR. We obtain consent through our site-wide cookie banner before setting non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time. We maintain records of consent choices to demonstrate compliance with the UK GDPR accountability principle.

Cookie and Provider Table

Strictly Necessary: Session ID cookie set by newsiflo, purpose: site navigation and security, duration: session only.
Functional: Preference cookie set by newsiflo, purpose: remember user settings, duration: 30 days.
Analytics: _ga cookie set by Google Analytics, purpose: measure site usage, duration: 2 years.
Performance: Performance token set by content delivery network, purpose: optimise video feed delivery, duration: 1 year.

How Our Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. You can revisit the banner via the footer link to change or withdraw consent. Choices are stored for one year. Rejecting cookies may limit some interactive features but core site access remains available.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling cookies can prevent login functions, preference saving, and accurate analytics. On mobile devices similar controls exist in browser or device settings. These actions are independent of our consent manager and may affect your experience of our media services.

International Transfers

Some third-party cookies may result in data being transferred outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Details of any transfers are summarised in our separate Privacy Policy which you can access via the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always appear on this page with a new date. If you have questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email enquiries@arqiva.com. Our address is Crawley Court, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2QA, United Kingdom and telephone number is +44 1962 823434.