Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy was last updated on 3 November 2026.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store or access information such as preferences, login status, and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools help websites function correctly and gather data that supports service improvement.
Why the site uses them
writeque uses cookies to deliver reliable professional video feeds, manage live signals, and support content distribution for news and broadcasting clients. Without these technologies, core features such as session continuity during live streams and accurate performance monitoring would not operate effectively.
Categories of cookies we use
We group cookies into five categories: strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media related. Each category serves a distinct operational purpose within our media-feed platform.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by writeque and remain under our control. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content-delivery networks that assist with video signal management and distribution. Both types may be present when you interact with our platform.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, which may range from a few days to two years depending on the purpose. Retention periods are listed in the table below and are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain proportionate.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and load-balancing identifiers required for live signal stability. Functional cookies store user-selected preferences such as video quality settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics to identify bottlenecks in content distribution. Advertising cookies track viewing patterns for targeted campaign delivery when applicable. Social-media cookies enable sharing of broadcast clips when those features are activated.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories require prior consent, which we obtain through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Cookie table
- _nec – provider writeque – category strictly necessary – duration session – purpose maintains live video connection stability
- _func_pref – provider writeque – category functional – duration 12 months – purpose remembers video format and bitrate choices
- _ga – provider Google Analytics – category analytics – duration 24 months – purpose measures audience engagement with broadcast feeds
- _fbp – provider Meta – category advertising – duration 3 months – purpose supports targeted promotion of media services
- _li – provider LinkedIn – category social media – duration 1 month – purpose tracks professional network sharing of content clips
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner displayed on first visit allows you to accept all categories, reject non-essential categories, or access detailed settings. Selections are stored for 12 months. To change choices later, revisit the banner via the footer link or clear site data in your browser. Withdrawal of consent stops further collection by those categories immediately.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent access to live signal management features and may cause the platform to malfunction. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies will limit performance insights and personalised content but will not stop core broadcasting services.
International transfers
Some third-party providers process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy, which is accessible from the footer.
Policy changes and contact
We review this policy periodically and will update the last-updated date when material changes occur. For questions about cookie usage, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to Flat 2, 19 Holmbush Road, Putney, London, SW15 3LE, United Kingdom and telephone contact is available on +44 7575 701535.