Cookies Policy.

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used on BBNN.co.uk, the main news website of Broadcasting Breaking News Network (BBNN).

It explains the purposes of different cookie categories, how cookies may interact with personal information and the choices available to visitors.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service .

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites can store on your computer, smartphone or other device.

They can help websites recognize a browser, remember selected preferences, maintain a session or collect information about how a website is used.

Similar technologies may include pixels, local storage, software development kits and other methods of storing or accessing information on a device.

The rules applying to a technology depend on what it does, rather than whether it is technically called a cookie.

3. How Cookies Work

Cookies can be classified according to who places them and how long they remain on a device.

First-Party Cookies

These are set by the website you are visiting. They may support website functionality and remember preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

These are set by another provider, potentially through embedded content, analytics tools or advertising services.

Session Cookies

These generally expire when the relevant browsing session ends.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on a device until they expire or are deleted. Their duration depends on the cookie and its purpose.

4. Categories of Cookies

The following categories describe common website technologies. Their inclusion does not mean every category is currently active on BBNN.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are technologies that are essential for providing a service specifically requested by the visitor or for another applicable legal exemption.

Depending on the website’s configuration, they may support essential security, session management or remembering cookie choices.

Functional Cookies

These may remember optional settings such as language, display preferences or personalized features.

Whether consent is required depends on the purpose and any applicable exemption.

Analytics Cookies

These may measure visits, page interactions and website performance.

The applicable consent requirements depend on the technology, its purpose and relevant law.

Advertising Cookies

These may support advertising delivery, measurement or personalization, including across different websites.

Non-exempt advertising cookies must not be activated before the required consent is obtained.

5. Cookies Used by BBNN

The following inventory must be completed using the technologies actually active on BBNN.co.uk.

Cookie names, providers, purposes and expiration periods should be verified through a cookie audit before this policy is published.

6. Third-Party Technologies

Some website features may be provided by third parties. Depending on the services enabled, these may include:

• Embedded videos and social media content.
• Website analytics services.
• Advertising and measurement technologies.
• Newsletter subscription tools.
• Security and website performance services.

These providers may use cookies or similar technologies for their respective purposes.

The providers actually used on BBNN.co.uk should be identified in the cookie inventory above.

Visitors should also be able to access relevant third-party privacy information where appropriate.

7. Cookie Consent

Where consent is required, visitors should receive clear information about the relevant cookies and their purposes before those technologies are activated.

A consent mechanism should provide meaningful choices, including the ability to accept, reject or customize non-exempt cookies.

Consent must be based on an appropriate positive action. Simply continuing to browse does not, by itself, constitute valid consent.

Where an applicable legal exemption permits a technology to operate without consent, the relevant information should still be provided to visitors.

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Where BBNN uses cookies that require consent, visitors should be able to change or withdraw that consent as easily as they provided it.

If a cookie preferences tool is enabled, it should allow visitors to review and update their choices.

Withdrawing consent should stop the relevant consent-based technologies, subject to applicable law.

9. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Restrict or block cookies.
• Clear cookies when you close the browser.

Blocking certain essential cookies may prevent some website features from functioning as intended.

Browser settings do not necessarily replace the consent choices that websites are required to provide.

10. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and configuration.

Session cookies generally expire when the browsing session ends.

Persistent cookies remain until their specified expiration date or until they are deleted.

The actual duration of each technology used by BBNN.co.uk should be included in the cookie inventory in Section 5.

11. Cookies and Personal Information

Some cookies and similar technologies may process information that identifies or can be linked to an individual.

Where personal information is processed, applicable data protection requirements may also apply.

For information about personal data processing, retention, information sharing and your privacy rights, please read our Privacy Policy .

12. Other BBNN Platforms

BBNN is developing a wider digital ecosystem that may include news, live broadcasting, community and other services.

Different platforms may use different technologies depending on the services they provide.

Where necessary, those platforms will provide their own cookie information or additional notices.

This policy specifically concerns BBNN.co.uk unless otherwise stated.

13. Changes to This Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated as the website changes, new technologies are introduced or legal requirements develop.

The updated publication date will appear at the top of this page.

Where new processing purposes require consent, visitors should receive the relevant information and choices before those technologies are used.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on BBNN.co.uk, please contact us.

Where UK data protection law applies, you may also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Visit ico.org.uk for more information.