Cookies Policy
Last updated: 23 September 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 web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These files can contain data such as a unique identifier, the pages you viewed, the time spent on those pages and technical details about your browser and device.
Why the site uses them
buzzlimki uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the entertainment media guide effectively. They help deliver show updates, support camera planning tools, manage lighting references, organise studio segments and maintain structured content workflows. Without these technologies many core functions would not work correctly and the user experience would be severely limited.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas and the operation of the contact form. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. Disabling them would prevent the site from working at all.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your choices such as display preferences or content layout settings within the media guide. They improve usability but are not essential. We obtain consent before placing them and you can withdraw that consent at any time through the cookie banner.
Analytics or performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, including which show updates are viewed most often and how users navigate camera planning resources. The data helps us improve content workflows and studio segment organisation. Under UK GDPR and PECR these require consent because they are not strictly necessary.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Although the primary purpose of the site is editorial, limited advertising cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of promotional content related to entertainment productions. These cookies track interactions across sessions and are placed only with your consent.
Social-media cookies
Social-media cookies may be set by third-party platforms when you interact with embedded content. They allow sharing of spotlight coverage but are not placed until you provide consent. We do not control these third-party cookies directly.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by buzzlimki itself and relate directly to the media guide functions. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types are listed in the sections below with their specific purposes.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Retention periods range from a single visit up to twenty-four months depending on the category and provider.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies store session identifiers and form tokens. Functional cookies store layout choices and language preferences. Analytics cookies record page views, referral sources and device type. Advertising cookies capture interaction metrics for campaign measurement. All data is processed to support the delivery of spotlight coverage, camera planning information, lighting references and organised content workflows.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent. All other categories rely on your affirmative consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may change or withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Cookie and provider information
- Necessary: Session identifier – Provider: buzzlimki – Duration: session only
- Functional: Layout preference – Provider: buzzlimki – Duration: twelve months
- Analytics: Usage statistics – Provider: third-party analytics service – Duration: twenty-four months
- Advertising: Campaign measurement – Provider: third-party advertising partner – Duration: thirteen months
- Social: Sharing token – Provider: social platform – Duration: session or persistent up to six months
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences by category. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a consent cookie. You can reopen the banner from the footer to review or alter choices at any time.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking necessary cookies will stop the site functioning. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies will reduce the data we receive but will not prevent core access to show updates or studio resources.
International transfers
Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy which is available via the site footer.
Policy changes
We review this Cookies Policy regularly and update it when processing activities or legal requirements change. The date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision.
Contact route
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is Techspace, 132-140 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DY.