Cookies Policy
Last updated: 8 October 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 your preferences, login status, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can access or store data in the same way. On this site these tools help deliver professional resources about studio equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting and sound waves, and high-quality workflows for television news and live shows.
Why the site uses cookies
We use cookies to make the website function correctly, remember your choices, measure performance and improve the service we provide to users interested in studio production. Without them some features would not work and we could not maintain the quality expected from a commercial professional resource based in the United Kingdom.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and security. Functional cookies remember settings like language or display preferences. Analytics or performance cookies collect information about how visitors use the site so we can identify improvements. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant information about our courses. Social-media cookies allow sharing of content if you choose to use those features.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by spotflowix and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that support our studio-production content. Both types are explained in the table below.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Typical retention periods range from a few hours for essential session data to thirteen months for performance analytics, after which the cookie expires automatically.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and security identifiers to keep the site secure. Functional cookies store user-selected preferences. Analytics cookies record page views, time spent on sections about camera operation or lighting setups, and device information. Advertising cookies may track interest in specific workflows. All data is processed only for the stated purposes and never sold.
Legal basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate interests basis permitted by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR. All other categories require your consent, which you may give or withdraw at any time through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be reviewed via the contact form on our Contacts page.
Cookie table
The following providers and cookies are currently in use:
- Name: _ga; Purpose: analytics; Provider: Google; Category: performance; Duration: 13 months
- Name: _gid; Purpose: analytics; Provider: Google; Category: performance; Duration: 24 hours
- Name: cookie_consent; Purpose: store consent choice; Provider: spotflowix; Category: strictly necessary; Duration: 12 months
- Name: session_id; Purpose: maintain login and security; Provider: spotflowix; Category: strictly necessary; Duration: session
How the consent manager works
When you first visit the site a banner appears asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choices later by revisiting the banner or contacting us through the form on the Contacts page. Withdrawing consent immediately stops the relevant cookies from being set on future visits.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Disabling all cookies may prevent essential functions such as staying logged in or completing forms, reducing the usefulness of the professional resources we provide.
International transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which can be accessed via the site footer.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or law. The current version will always be available on this page. For questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and telephone number is 01494 671234.