Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 30th Oct 2025

Company Name: Web Video Streaming Ltd

Website: https://www.webvideostreaming.co.uk

Registered Office: 52 High Street, Pinner, London, HA5 5PW

Company Registration No.: 12248792

VAT No.: 430 8383 04


Web Video Streaming Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Comments and messages: Data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string, to help detect spam.

  • Account information: Name, email address, and any profile information you choose to share when registering an account.

  • Media uploads: Please avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS).

  • Technical data: Such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and on-site behaviour, collected via cookies and analytics.

  • Cookies and tracking: See Section 4 (Cookie Policy) for details.


2. How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used to:

  • Provide and maintain our website and services.

  • Manage user accounts and enable website functionality.

  • Respond to your enquiries and provide support.

  • Improve our website, analytics, and user experience.

  • Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security issues.

  • Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.


3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: When you have actively given permission (e.g., accepting cookies or subscribing to updates).

  • Contract: When necessary to provide a service you have requested.

  • Legitimate interests: For analytics, marketing, or security purposes where such interests are not overridden by your rights.

  • Legal obligation: When required to comply with UK law or regulation.


4. Cookie Policy (GDPR & Complianz Integration)

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website operate efficiently and improve your experience.

Some cookies are essential for functionality, while others help us understand how the website is used and allow us to personalise content or measure marketing performance.


4.2 Types of Cookies Used

Our website uses the following categories of cookies via Complianz GDPR Cookie Consent and Google Tag Manager (GTM):

Type

Purpose

Examples

Essential / Functional

Required for website functionality such as security, login sessions, and form submissions. These cannot be disabled.

WordPress session cookies, Complianz consent cookies

Analytical / Performance

Used to analyse how visitors use our site, identify popular content, and improve the user experience.

Google Analytics (via GTM)

Marketing / Tracking

Used to track visitors across websites for relevant advertising and content measurement. Activated only after consent.

Google Ads, YouTube embeds, Facebook Pixel (if enabled)

Preferences

Store your chosen settings and language preferences.

WordPress theme or plugin preference cookies

4.3 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner powered by Complianz.

This banner allows you to accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR.

No non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing) are activated until you grant consent.

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the “Manage Consent” link (visible at the bottom of the website or via your browser privacy settings).


4.4 Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

For detailed instructions, visit:

https://www.aboutcookies.org


4.5 Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Analytics

We use Google Tag Manager to deploy analytics and marketing tags in compliance with your consent preferences managed by Complianz.

  • GTM does not collect personal data directly.

  • Tags (such as Google Analytics or Ads) are only fired once you have accepted the relevant cookie category.

  • Data may be transferred to Google servers in the EU or USA under standard contractual clauses ensuring GDPR compliance.

You can learn more here:

Google Privacy Policy

Google Tag Manager Use Policy


5. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social posts, or images).

Embedded content behaves as if you had visited the external website directly and may collect data about you, use cookies, or track interactions — especially if you are logged in to those sites.


6. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data when necessary and under lawful bases, including with:

  • Service providers: For hosting, analytics, and site security (e.g., Google Analytics, Akismet).

  • Email systems: For responding to enquiries or contact forms.

  • Regulators or authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Visitor comments may also be checked through an automated spam detection service.


7. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments automatically.

  • User account information: retained while your account remains active.

  • Technical and analytics logs: retained for a limited period for performance and security.

  • Backups: stored securely and periodically purged.


8. Your Data Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction – Request we limit how your data is processed.

  • Portability – Request transfer of your data to another controller.

  • Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing.

To exercise your rights, please contact:

denis@webvideostreaming.co.uk

We may verify your identity before processing your request.


9. How We Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

  • Secure (HTTPS/SSL) website connections.

  • Access restrictions based on role and necessity.

  • Regular software updates and security monitoring.

While we take all reasonable precautions, no online system is entirely risk-free.


10. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, we ensure compliance through UK adequacy regulations or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the ICO.


11. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer

Web Video Streaming Ltd

denis@webvideostreaming.co.uk

https://www.webvideostreaming.co.uk

52 High Street, Pinner, London, HA5 5PW

Company No.: 12248792

VAT No.: 430 8383 04

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://www.ico.org.uk


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the date of the most recent update.

Please check periodically for any updates to stay informed about how we handle your data.