Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

Last updated: 19 September 2026.

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login details or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage. These tools can record data like device identifiers, IP addresses, pages visited and interactions with content. On this site they help deliver professional studio production resources covering equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound and live workflows for television news and shows.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, remember user choices, measure performance and improve the service for visitors interested in studio production techniques. Without them certain features would not work and we could not provide a reliable experience for professionals and learners in the United Kingdom.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and security. Functional cookies remember settings like language or display preferences. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage data to understand how visitors interact with content on studio equipment and workflows. Advertising cookies may be used to deliver relevant promotions about courses or resources. Social-media cookies allow sharing of pages but are not active on this site as social features are limited.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by spotreportix and relate only to our domain. They handle essential tasks such as session management for course-related pages. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across sites but are only deployed when necessary for performance or security on a UK-targeted professional resource.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually removed. Typical retention ranges from a few hours for security tokens to up to 24 months for analytics identifiers, always aligned with the shortest period needed to fulfil the stated purpose under UK rules.

The data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process minimal data such as session IDs to keep the site secure and operational. Functional cookies store preference data to enhance usability during visits about camera techniques or lighting setups. Analytics cookies capture non-identifiable metrics like page views and time spent to refine content quality. No category collects sensitive personal data without explicit consent where required.

The consent or exemption basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis and are exempt from consent under PECR because they are essential for service delivery. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies require consent under UK GDPR and PECR. Consent is obtained via the site-wide banner and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting access to core content on studio production.

Cookie or provider table

The following table summarises key cookies used. Necessary: session identifier from spotreportix, purpose security and navigation, duration session only. Analytics: measurement identifier from third-party provider, purpose usage statistics, duration 12 months. Functional: preference token from spotreportix, purpose remember settings, duration 6 months. All entries are reviewed regularly to ensure compliance.

How the consent manager works and how users can reject, change or withdraw choices

The consent manager appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. You may accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices. Preferences are stored for 12 months. To change later, revisit the banner link in the footer or clear site data. Withdrawal does not delete previously collected anonymised analytics but stops further processing for those categories.

Browser-level controls and functional consequences

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or navigation. Blocking analytics reduces our ability to improve content but does not stop site access. Users in the United Kingdom can also use device-level controls or extensions to manage storage.

International transfers and cross-reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied. Full details on data handling appear in the separate Privacy Policy available via the site footer.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new date. For questions contact spotreportix using the details on the Contacts page or email [email protected], telephone 01494 671234 or write to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, United Kingdom. This document was last revised on 19 September 2026.