Cookie Policy
CNBC Film UK — Corporate Network Broadcasting Cinema (United Kingdom Division)
Last updated: 15 May 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how CNBC Film UK uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit cnbc.film. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
CNBC Film UK uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the basic functioning of our website. These cannot be disabled.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data about page visits, session duration, and navigation paths.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits.
- Marketing & Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our campaigns (only with your consent).
3. Cookies We Use
The following table sets out the cookies currently in use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your active session on the website | Session |
| cnbc_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 24 months |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — session state persistence | 24 months |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| cnbc_pref | Functionality | Stores user preferences for site experience | 6 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These third parties may set their own cookies when you visit pages on our site. We have no control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services embedded on our site.
Third-party services that may place cookies include: Google Analytics (website analytics), and any embedded content providers where applicable.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept, decline, or manage your cookie preferences. You can do this in the following ways:
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Cookies and UK GDPR
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Our cookie consent mechanism complies with these requirements. Where cookies are necessary for the operation of our website, we rely on our legitimate interest to use them without explicit consent.
7. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@cnbc.film. You may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as technology and legal requirements change. We encourage you to check this page periodically. Any significant changes will be highlighted with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact us at info@cnbc.film