Cookies Policy

Last updated: 12 October 2026

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access information such as device identifiers, browsing history, IP addresses and interaction data. On this professional resource for studio production in motion, cookies help maintain consistent access to content about equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound waves and broadcast workflows.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember user choices, to measure performance and to understand how visitors interact with resources on television news and live-show production. Without them some features would not operate as intended. Usage complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

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

Strictly necessary cookies enable core navigation and security. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or layout. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics. Advertising cookies track activity for targeted content. Social-media cookies may be present if third-party platforms are embedded, although this site minimises such integrations.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by ovationpoky. They handle essential functions and site-specific preferences. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics or content-delivery services. These may be used for performance measurement but are only active after consent where required.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period. Necessary cookies typically expire within 30 days. Analytics cookies may last up to 24 months. Advertising cookies are usually limited to 13 months unless the user withdraws consent earlier.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers to authenticate sessions and prevent fraud. Functional cookies store display settings to improve usability of workflow resources. Analytics cookies record page views, time spent on equipment-setup guides and navigation paths. Advertising cookies, when active, capture interest signals to tailor promotional material about studio production courses.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption and do not require prior consent. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. The legal basis for processing associated personal data is either consent or legitimate interests, balanced against user rights under UK GDPR.

Cookie or provider table

The following table summarises common cookies used on the site. Actual implementations may vary.

Name: _nec; Provider: ovationpoky; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: _func; Provider: ovationpoky; Category: Functional; Duration: 12 months
Name: _ga; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 months
Name: _fbp; Provider: Meta; Category: Advertising; Duration: 3 months

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

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories. Users may accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices. Preferences are stored for 12 months. To change settings later, return to the banner via the footer link or clear browser data. Withdrawal does not affect prior lawful processing.

Browser-level controls and functional consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or form submission. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content on dynamic camera operation and sound-wave techniques. Users remain responsible for managing their own browser configuration.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Details appear in the Privacy Policy.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy regularly. Material changes will be notified via the website. For questions contact [email protected], 01494 671234 or write to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. The current version was last updated on 12 October 2026. Further information is available on the Contacts page.