Cookies Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how stardustryxi uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a United Kingdom-based provider of professional media feed services including video operations, live signal management, content distribution, camera work and high-quality broadcasting feeds, we are committed to transparency and compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can track usage or store data without a traditional cookie file. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site and device identifiers. They do not contain personal information unless you have supplied it, but they can be linked to other data we hold.

Why We Use Cookies

We deploy cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your preferences, to analyse how visitors interact with our content about media feeds and broadcasting services, and to support limited advertising where appropriate. Without these technologies some features such as form submissions on our contact page would not operate smoothly. Cookies also help us maintain security and improve the overall experience for users seeking information on professional video operations.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember choices like language settings or form data. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information on visitor behaviour to help us refine our service descriptions. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to deliver relevant promotions. Social-media cookies allow sharing features though our site does not host active social plugins. Each category serves a distinct purpose aligned with our commercial operations in the media sector.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by stardustryxi and relate only to our domain. They handle essential tasks such as session management for visitors exploring our course offerings on live signal management. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. These may track activity across multiple sites but are only used when necessary for service delivery and always under appropriate contractual safeguards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions like maintaining a contact form state. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually removed. Typical retention periods range from 30 days for preference cookies to 24 months for certain analytics identifiers, always justified by the purpose they serve and subject to regular review.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal technical data such as session IDs to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store user-selected options to personalise navigation. Analytics cookies capture page views and referral sources to measure interest in our broadcasting services. Advertising cookies may record browsing patterns to limit ad frequency. All data processing follows the principles of data minimisation and purpose limitation under UK data protection law.

Legal Basis and Consent Requirements

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis or are exempt from consent under PECR because they are essential for the service you request. All other categories require your consent, which we obtain through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. Where third-party cookies are involved, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses govern any transfers outside the UK.

Cookie Provider Table

Strictly Necessary: Provider stardustryxi, Purpose session management, Duration session only.
Functional: Provider stardustryxi, Purpose preference storage, Duration 12 months.
Analytics: Provider Google Analytics, Purpose usage statistics, Duration 24 months.
Performance: Provider internal tools, Purpose performance monitoring, Duration 6 months.

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 a link in the footer to review or alter preferences. Withdrawing consent immediately disables the relevant cookies where technically feasible.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers permit you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent use of contact forms and core navigation. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content but does not stop the site functioning. Instructions for common browsers are available from their official support pages; changes apply only to that browser and device.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on UK adequacy regulations or approved transfer mechanisms such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We review this Cookies Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via the website banner or a prominent notice. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies please contact us using the details on our Contacts page or via [email protected], +44 20 3021 1860 or 5 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3TW, United Kingdom. We aim to respond within one month.