Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 13 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how screenflixzo uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. By continuing to use our site you agree to our use of cookies as described here. This policy forms part of our broader approach to data protection and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

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 your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited and the time spent on those pages. They do not contain personal information in most cases but can be linked to you when combined with other data.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to make our professional resource on studio production function correctly, to improve your experience when exploring equipment setup, camera operation, lighting techniques and sound workflows, and to understand how visitors use the site. Without these technologies certain features would not work and we would be unable to provide the high-quality content expected by television news and live show professionals.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember your preferences like language or display settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect information about how you interact with content on studio equipment and workflows. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant promotions. Social-media cookies allow sharing of articles or integration with third-party platforms. Each category serves a distinct purpose and is explained in detail below.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by screenflixzo and relate only to our domain. They handle essential tasks such as maintaining your session while you read about dynamic camera operation. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across multiple sites and are subject to the privacy policies of those providers. We carefully select third parties and require them to meet UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions such as keeping you logged into forms on our contact page. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. Their duration ranges from a few days for preference settings up to twenty-four months for certain analytics identifiers, allowing us to recognise returning visitors interested in lighting and sound wave tutorials.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data required to deliver the page, such as session identifiers. Functional cookies store choices about video player settings or workflow diagrams. Analytics cookies record aggregated usage statistics including time spent on pages about television news production. Advertising cookies may capture interest signals to show relevant course promotions. Social cookies facilitate limited sharing actions. No category collects sensitive personal data without explicit consent where required by law.

Legal Basis for Each Category Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies are placed only after you have given clear affirmative consent through our banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Where legitimate interests apply we balance those interests against your rights and provide easy opt-out mechanisms. All processing complies with the principles of lawfulness, fairness and transparency set out in the UK GDPR.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _ga; Purpose: Analytics; Provider: Google; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 months
Name: _gid; Purpose: Analytics; Provider: Google; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 hours
Name: cookie_consent; Purpose: Stores consent preferences; Provider: screenflixzo; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: 12 months
Name: session_id; Purpose: Maintains user session; Provider: screenflixzo; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang; Purpose: Remembers language choice; Provider: screenflixzo; Category: Functional; Duration: 6 months

How Our Consent Manager Works

When you first visit the site a banner appears offering granular choices for each cookie category. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise selections. Your choices are stored and respected on future visits. To change preferences later simply revisit the banner via the link in the footer or contact us at [email protected]. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core site functions from operating, including access to contact forms. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content on studio production topics. We recommend keeping functional cookies enabled for the best experience of our resource on lighting, sound and live show workflows.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on adequacy regulations or approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Details of transfers are summarised in our Privacy Policy which can be accessed via the site footer. We take reasonable steps to ensure equivalent protection for your information.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We review this policy regularly and will update it when our cookie practices change. The date of the latest revision appears at the top of the page. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise your rights please write to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, telephone 01494 671234 or send an email to [email protected]. We aim to respond within one month.

Further Information on Your Rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Our use of cookies is designed to respect these rights while delivering a professional resource for motion studio production professionals.

Practical Examples of Cookie Use

When you watch a video tutorial on dynamic camera operation a functional cookie may remember your preferred playback speed. An analytics cookie records that you viewed the lighting section so we can prioritise similar content. These practical applications improve the quality of our offering without compromising your control over personal data.

Retention and Deletion Practices

We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the stated purpose. Analytics identifiers are automatically deleted after the periods listed in the table. You may request earlier deletion by contacting [email protected]. Persistent cookies that expire naturally are not renewed without fresh consent.