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Please read this cookie policy and our privacy policy carefully so you know what we are doing with your information.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time and will post any changes on our website at www.stv.tv so you should come back occasionally and read through the policy again. This cookie policy was last updated on June 2012.
Cookies are small data files of letters and numbers that are either stored in the memory of your computer or other device, such as mobile phone, tablet and other similar electronic equipment (these cookies are generally known as session cookies) or they may be placed on the hard drive of your device (generally known as persistent cookies).
Cookies are created when users visit a website that uses cookies and are commonly used by websites to help the user’s browsing experience and to provide more information about the user’s experience and interests. This information is generally used to make content, services and advertising more relevant and useful during visits. For example, by gathering information about the use of the website which enables the website to recognise when a user returns to the website at a later date, or by collecting information about the user which allows the website, and third parties, to create a profile of the user’s preferences and interests for the purpose of serving the user with targeted, interest-based advertising.
For information about cookies and on how to manage or disable them can be found at http://www.aboutcookies.org
STV websites and similar electronic platforms, which are operated by STV or third parties on our behalf, use cookies to distinguish you from other users of our sites and to provide increased functionality when you are using our sites. This in turn helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our sites and allows us to improve our sites and our services.
Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies, our systems will place cookies as soon as you visit our sites or access our other services on similar electronic platforms. If you have switched off cookies then some of the functionality of our services may not be available to you.
Please note that not all cookies on our site are set by us. Please see the section below on third party cookies.
The cookies on our websites generally fall into the following categories:
We have set out below the cookies that we use.
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Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Which STV sites use this cookie? |
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autoPlayTracker |
This cookie helps us to know if you have already viewed the daily bulletin |
.stv.tv |
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CFID |
This cookie enables us to keep track of your movement from page to page on the STV Player so you don't get asked for the same information you've already given to the site. |
player.stv.tv |
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CFTOKEN |
This cookie enables us to keep track of your movement from page to page on the STV Player so you don't get asked for the same information you've already given to the site. |
player.stv.tv |
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device_width |
This cookie helps us recognise the width of the device you are watching the STV Player on so that we can deliver the appropriately sized content |
m.player.stv.tv |
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deviceType |
This cookie helps us recognise the type of device you are using to access the STV Jobs website, so that we can deliver the appropriate content |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Postcode |
This cookie stores your postcode as manually entered by you so that the STV Player can deliver content appropriate to your location. |
m.player.stv.tv |
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STVPLAYER_REGION |
This cookie helps us determine which region you are in, so that the correct regional content can be delivered via the STV Player |
Player.stv.tv |
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stv_videos |
This cookie helps us to determine what video bulletins you have seen during your visit |
.stv.tv |
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User_WebSite |
This is a unique userID for the logged in user - GUID |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Logon_WebSite |
This is a session identifier for the current logged on user - GUID |
jobs.stv.tv |
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LoginCookieCheck |
This is used during the login process to to check that user has cookies enabled |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Session_Jobseeker |
This is used to track a jobseeker session - note only initiated when a jobseeker action takes place (e.g. Search) or a user logs in |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Session_CandidateCVServices |
This is used to track a candidate cv services session |
jobs.stv.tv |
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JobListing |
Used on the search pages to remember settings like Compact when they choose Less Detail etc. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchPage |
This is the page number of the last search |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchCount |
The count of the number of jobs found on the last page of search results |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchItems |
A CSV list of the job ids displayed on the last jobs search listing page |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchListingPage |
The search page number of the current list of jobs (e.g. Page 4 of 10) |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchPageSize |
The max number of jobs displayed on the job search page listing |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchOrder |
The display order that the jobs are listed in (0=relevance, 1=Date, 2=Salary) |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestJobSearchID |
A unique reference to the search ID performed on the jobsite. Value increments every time a search is carried out on the jobsite. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestSearchRecruiterID |
If the search can be linked to a recruiter then this is the recruiter ID |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestSearchFirstJobID |
If the first job in the search is shown on the current search page, then this is it's ID. Otherwise -1. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_LatestSearchLastJobID |
If the last job in the search is shown on the current search page then this is it's ID. Otherwise -1 will be used. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WebSite_SearchPageLink |
The Browse URL used to reach this search page on the jobsite. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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deviceType |
This is used to force the browser to display either the DeskTop or Mobile site |
jobs.stv.tv |
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CampaignClickThroughID |
If the user clicks on a campaign email this value will contain the Guid of that campaign. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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JBEClickThroughID |
The JBEID of the JBE the user clicked on |
jobs.stv.tv |
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JBEClickThroughJobID |
The jobid the user clicked on inside the JBE. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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RSSClickThroughJobID |
The jobid the user clicked on when viewing the RSS feed. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WidgetClickThroughDomain |
The domain the user was referred from when clicking on a widget job link. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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WidgetClickThroughJobID |
The jobid the user clicked on when viewing the job widget. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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iPhoneClickThroughJobID |
The jobid the user clicked on when viewing a job in the iphone app. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Session_RecruiterHub |
This is used to track a recruiter hub session |
jobs.stv.tv |
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User_RecruiterServices |
This is a unique identifier for the logged in user - GUID |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Logon_RecruiterServices |
This is a session identifier for the current logged on user. |
jobs.stv.tv |
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RecruiterCVServicesSettings |
Stores settings for the user whilst in Recruiter CV |
jobs.stv.tv |
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twister_Collapsed |
Stores which twisters have been collapsed on the FindCVs search page |
jobs.stv.tv |
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twister_Expanded |
Stores which twisters have been expanded on the FindCVs search page |
jobs.stv.tv |
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CookieTest |
This is used to check that user has cookies enabled |
jobs.stv.tv |
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Session_Mobile |
This is used to track a mobile session |
m.jobs.stv.tv |
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User_MobileSite |
This is a unique userID for the logged in user - GUID |
m.jobs.stv.tv |
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Logon_MobileSite |
This is a session identifier for the current logged on user - GUID |
m.jobs.stv.tv |
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cookieNotification |
To determine whether a visitor has seen the cookie banner/widget notification before (either true or false) |
jobs.stv.tv |
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exp_last_visit |
Sets the datetime that the user last visited the site, and is set for both guests and logged in users. If not set, is automatically set to 10 years ago. Affects guests and logged in users. |
stvsales.tv |
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exp_tracker |
Tracks the last 5 pages viewed by the user, and is used primarily for redirection after logging in etc. Affects guests and logged in users. |
stvsales.tv |
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exp_last_activity |
Every time the state is updated (the page reloaded) the last activity is set to the current datetime. Used to determine expiry. This is essential for logged in users, but not for guests - it is set for both. |
stvsales.tv |
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A uniquely generated ID that corresponds to the session_id column in the exp_session table. Used when cookie and session are set as the session type. Used only for logged in members. |
stvsales.tv |
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Matches the unique_id field in the exp_members table. Randomly generated by the functions class at registration. Used only for logged in members. |
stvsales.tv |
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exp_userhash |
The encrypted password of the currently logged in user. Set if you choose the cookies and session ID method for sessions (cs in your config.) Used only for logged in members. |
stvsales.tv |
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A flag set by the user to determine if they are listed in the online users. |
stvsales.tv |
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Determines the length of the session for a logged in user. There are two options for this cookie: if the user has selected remember me then it is set to 1 year, and if not then it's set to the datetime that the user logged in. Used only for logged in members. |
stvsales.tv |
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CommunityPortal |
To determine whether a panellist is logged in or not and to authenticate the panellist after the initial logon. |
scotpulse.com |
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CommunityPortal_UserValues |
To display the correct language/theme/portal for the panellist |
scotpulse.com |
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STVLOGINUSERID |
This cookie allows us to recognise the user once they have logged in to an stv.tv site |
stv.tv |
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STVLOGINTOKEN |
This cookie allows us to recognise the user once they have logged in to an stv.tv site |
stv.tv |
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CFSTVUSER |
This cookie allows us to recognise the user once they have logged in to an stv.tv site |
stv.tv |
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CFSTVUSERID |
This cookie allows us to recognise the user once they have logged in to an stv.tv site |
stv.tv |
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ASPSESSIONIDQSTCSAAT |
The Stvplc.tv website uses the asp. scripting language - a type of code for building and generating web pages. Visiting a .asp page creates a server-side ‘session cookie’. This is held anonymously only as long as a user visits the site and is crucial to maintaining information about the session and can include aspects such as search terms. |
stvplc.tv |
We also use cookies which are operated on our behalf by the organisations listed below to help us deliver our services.
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Organisation setting the cookie |
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Which STV sites use this cookie? |
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Google Analytics |
Our websites use Google Analytics Premium, a web analytics tool provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google Analytics Premium uses cookies to help the website analyse how users use the website. The information generated by the cookies about your use of the website and your current IP-address will be transmitted by your browser to and will be stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity and provide us with other services relating to website activity and internet usage. The UP address collected through Google Analytics will not be associated with any other data held by Google. You may reject or delete these cookies by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available here |
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_utma |
This cookie helps us determine the number of unique visitors to our website. |
www.stv.tv |
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_utmb |
We use this Google Analytics cookie to help us to record the length of individual sessions from our users on our website. Each time you move to a new page within our website within 30 minutes of arriving the cookie updates so that we know that you are still actively using our website within a single session. |
www.stv.tv |
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_utmc |
Similar to _utmb, we use this Google Analytics cookie to help us record the length of individual sessions on our website. |
www.stv.tv |
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_utmz |
This cookie helps us determine the referral method for people visiting our website. This helps us to analyse the traffic arriving at our website and to determine which are the most popular routes (e.g. direct, search engine search, email link). |
www.stv.tv |
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These cookies are used when integrating twitter feeds into our site's pages and to allow the sharing of content. |
www.stv.tv |
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These cookies are used when integrating Facebook and the sharing of content. |
www.stv.tv |
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Google +1 |
APISID HSID PREF SAPISID SID SSID SS ULS BEAT
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These cookies are used when integrating Google’s +1 button and the sharing of content |
www.stv.tv |
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Akamai |
Akamai provides managed services to STV for powering rich media, dynamic transactions, and enterprise applications online. These services help STV stream live video across our platforms. The cookies used by Akamai products gather non-personally identifiable information which enable STV to provide more personalized on-line experiences, including better targeted advertising. To opt-out of the collection of this non-personally identifiable information by going to http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp |
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AkamaiAnalytics_BrowserSessionId
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Stores the ID for a visit |
www.stv.tv |
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AkamaiAnalytics_VisitCookie |
Stores information about the |
www.stv.tv |
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AkamaiAnalytics_VisitIsPlaying |
Stores information about |
www.stv.tv |
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AkamaiAnalytics_VisitLastCloseTime |
Stores the time when the browser was last closed |
www.stv.tv |
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AkamaiAnalyticsDO_bitRateBucketsCsv |
Stores required information |
www.stv.tv |
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AkamaiAnalyticsDO_visitMetricsCsv |
Stores visit-related metrics |
www.stv.tv |
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AkamaiAnalyticsDO_visitStartTime |
Stores visit start time |
www.stv.tv |
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Brightcove |
Brightcove Inc. provides STV with cloud content services, including the Brightcove video player which allows the deliver of video on STV’s websites. The cookies collected as part of this service help deliver the most appropriate size and quality of the videos. To find out more regarding what information Brightcove collects and how it is used please visit - http://www.brightcove.com/en/privacy |
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clientLastHTimes |
Stores the epoch times of the Heartbeat beacon |
www.stv.tv |
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clientLastPTimes |
Stores the epoch times of the Play beacon |
www.stv.tv |
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BC_BANDWIDTH |
Detects initial bandwidth capability |
www.stv.tv |
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Organisation setting the cookie |
Cookie Use |
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Cashcade Limited |
Cashcade Limited use cookies to help operate player interactions and transactions on the STV Bingo website. For more information regarding these cookies please view Cashcade’s cookie policy at www.stvbingo.tv |
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VueTec Ltd |
VueTec Ltd use cookies to help operate player interactions and transactions on the STV Live Casino website. For more information regarding these cookies please view VueTec Ltd’s cookie policy at www.stvlivecasino.com |
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Barrhead Travel |
Barrhead Travel use cookies to help operate the bookings.scottishpassport.com website. For more information regarding these cookies please view Barrhead Travel’s cookie policy at www.barrheadtravel.co.uk |
From time to time, STV may sell advertising space to third parties who may deploy cookies to gather information about users to target their advertising to those users. These third parties include the organisations set out below.
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Doubleclick |
Doubleclick (part of Google) uses cookies and IP address analysis to identify unique users of our website (through the collection of non-personally identifiable information) and to track the conversion rates for particular advertising campaigns, to help serve advertisements which are of particular relevance to you, and to control the frequency with which particular advertisements are displayed to our users. For more information about how Google use data please see Google’s Privacy Policy at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. To opt-out please visit http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ads/. |
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Tribal Fusion |
Tribal Fusion (part of Exponential Interactive, Inc use cookies to help serve advertisements which are of particular relevance to you, to measure the reach of particular advertising campaigns and control the frequency with which particular advertisements are served to users of our website. For more information about how they use cookies, and how to opt-out, please visit http://exponential.com/privacy.html |
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Say Media |
Say Mediamind use cookies to help serve advertisements which are of particular relevance to you, to measure the reach of particular advertising campaigns and control the frequency with which particular advertisements are served to users of our website. For more information about how they use cookies, and how to opt-out, please visit http://www.saymedia.com/privacy-policy.php |
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Criterio |
Criterio Mediamind use cookies to help serve advertisements which are of particular relevance to you, to measure the reach of particular advertising campaigns and control the frequency with which particular advertisements are served to users of our website. For more information about how they use cookies, and how to opt-out, please visit http://www.criteo.com/us/privacy-policy |
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Google Ads |
Google uses cookies and IP address analysis to identify unique users of our website (through the collection of non-personally identifiable information) and to track the conversion rates for particular advertising campaigns, to help serve advertisements which are of particular relevance to you, and to control the frequency with which particular advertisements are displayed to our users. For more information about how Google use data please see their Privacy Policy at http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/ads/ |
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Atlas |
Atlas uses cookies to help serve advertisements which are of particular relevance to you, to measure the reach of particular advertising campaigns and control the frequency with which particular advertisements are served to users of our website. For more information about how they use cookies, and how to opt-out, please visit http://atlassolutions.com/privacy-policy |
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24/7 Media |
24/7 Media collect Non-Personally Identifiable Information through the use of cookies and pixels. No personally identifiable information is collected or used in this process. The cookies are used to uniquely identify your browser. The pixel is a line of code which is used by 24/7 Media to track a user’s activity. The use of a pixel allows 24/7 Media to record that a user has visited a particular webpage and help deliver advertising to our users. To opt-out of 24/7 Media’s use of cookies, please visit http://www.247realmedia.com/EN-US/opt-out.html |
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VideoPlaza |
Videoplaza uses cookies to identify unique users viewing the advertisements that we serve. Analysis of this data helps to identify the number of unique users viewing advertisements, as well as controlling the frequency certain advertisements are shown. Cookies are also used to assist with user's bandwidth detection to allow us to send the best possible version of an ad based on the user's connection speed. No personally identifiable information is collected or stored. To Find out more please visit http://www.videoplaza.com/ |
Please note that our advertisers may also use cookies, over which we have no control.
You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
Except for essential cookies, most of the cookies on our website expire at the end of your current session on our site. However, some of our cookies have an extended lifespan which ranges from 1 day to 26 years. Some of our cookies are persistent and will never expire. Where we specify above that the cookie being used is a flash cookie, please not that flash cookies do not expire.
Find out more about cookies including how to disable/enable and delete them at the following website www.aboutcookies.org.
The Network Advertising initiative provide further information on cookies used in online advertising and also allows users to opt out of participating networks – you can visit their website here: http://www.networkadvertising.org/.
Another useful resource to manage cookies is www.youronlinechoices.co.uk.
You can block most cookies (except for Flash cookies) by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our sites, or you may experience reduced functionality when accessing certain services. Unless you have adjusted your browser setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies as soon you visit our website.
Generally you can't delete Flash cookies (also known as local shared objects) with browser controls, but Adobe's website at www.adobe.com provides information on how to delete or disable Flash cookies. Click here for details. Please note that if you disable Flash cookies, you will not be able to play content on the STV Player.
If you want to delete cookies from the browser on your mobile phone, you will need to refer to your handset manual.
Our full details are set out in our privacy policy. You can email us with any questions, queries or complaints at yourview@stv.tv
