This page explains how Castradar uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies when you visit our film and television guides. You can use the information below to understand what each cookie does and how to manage your preferences at any time. Your privacy matters to us, so we keep things straightforward – no hidden trackers, just tools to help you find cast lists, streaming availability, and release dates faster.
What cookies does Castradar use and why?
We use several categories of cookies to keep the site working, remember your settings, and measure which cast guides and explainers are most helpful. None of them are used to spy on you or sell your data.
- Essential cookies – These are necessary for the site to load correctly and remember your cookie choices. Without them, features like the Cookie Settings panel and your consent log would not work.
- Performance and analytics cookies – We use a lightweight analytics service to count page views and see which filmographies or streaming guides are most popular. This helps us decide which cast updates to prioritise. The data is anonymised.
- Functional and preference cookies – These remember optional settings such as whether you have dismissed a notice or prefer a certain streaming service filter. They make your browsing more convenient.
- Targeting and advertising cookies – We partner with advertising networks to show display ads. These cookies may track your visit across different sites so that ads are relevant to your interests (for example, a new film trailer). You can opt out of these at any time.
- Streaming embed cookies – Many of our guides embed trailers from YouTube or Vimeo, and streaming availability links from services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer. These embeds may set their own cookies (such as YouTube’s “PREF” or “VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE”) to remember video preferences and playback quality. We do not control those third‑party cookies, but we clearly identify each embed and you can manage them via your browser settings or our Cookie Settings tool.
For full details, please see our Privacy Policy.
How can I manage or change my cookie preferences?
When you first arrive on Castradar, a consent banner appears that lets you accept all cookies, reject non‑essential ones, or open the Cookie Settings panel to customise your choices. You can revisit and change these settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page.
The Cookie Settings panel shows each category alongside a simple toggle. You can switch off performance, functional, and targeting cookies without affecting the basic operation of the site. If you later change your mind, just come back and update. We also provide information on how to block cookies through your browser’s own privacy controls. Should you have any questions or need help, please contact our team.
How this works in practice
Imagine you are researching the full cast of the latest series of The Traitors. You land on the episode guide, which includes a trailer embedded from YouTube. That embed automatically sets a YouTube cookie to remember your volume and quality preferences. Meanwhile, our analytics cookie logs the page visit so we know that The Traitors guide is popular and deserves prompt updates to its cast credits. If you decide you would rather not have YouTube remember anything, you can block third‑party cookies in your browser or disable functional cookies via our Cookie Settings – the embed will still play, but without persistent preferences.
Who we are and how we’re funded
Castradar.uk is operated by Europa Point Publishing Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 130118). Our registered office is Office 2.5, ICC, Casemates Square, Gibraltar GX11 1AA.
We fund the site through display advertising, affiliate links (including streaming subscriptions and ticketing), commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing. All sponsored material is clearly labelled, and affiliate links are disclosed. Our commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions – you can read more in our Ownership & Funding and Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure pages.
In short
Castradar uses cookies to make your film and TV research smoother – from remembering your streaming preferences to showing relevant trailers. You are always in control, and we will never use cookies to track you beyond our site’s purpose of helpful entertainment guides. For any questions, visit our Contact page or write to hello@castradar.uk.