Cookies Policy
Last updated: 30 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 preferences, login details or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can access or store data on your device. Under UK rules these tools help deliver services but must respect your privacy choices. They can hold identifiers, session data or analytics metrics that reveal how you interact with live television production resources on this site.
Why the site uses them
newsifiq operates a commercial hub focused on studio equipment integration, camera techniques, acoustics, lighting and production processes. Cookies enable core functions such as keeping your session active while exploring tutorials, remembering display preferences for technical diagrams and measuring which production topics interest visitors most. Without them many interactive elements would fail and the service could not operate reliably.
Categories of cookies and similar technologies
Strictly necessary cookies keep the site functioning and cannot be switched off. Functional cookies remember choices like language or video player settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated statistics on page views and navigation patterns. Advertising or targeting cookies would track activity across sites but are not currently deployed. Social-media cookies allow sharing but are also disabled on this platform.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by newsifiq and relate only to this domain. They manage essential navigation and user preferences for production course content. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as content delivery networks or analytics services. These may be used for performance monitoring and are listed in the table below when active.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until manually removed. Retention periods range from a few hours for security tokens to thirteen months for certain analytics identifiers, always limited to what is strictly necessary for the stated purpose.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to prevent unauthorised access. Functional cookies store settings such as preferred video quality for live-show demonstrations. Analytics cookies record page interactions, device type and referral sources to improve course materials on acoustic optimisation and lighting setups. No personal data beyond what is required for these operational purposes is processed.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis and are exempt from consent under PECR because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories require consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. The Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR further require transparency about these choices.
Cookie provider table
- Name: session_id – Purpose: maintain secure browsing session – Provider: newsifiq – Category: strictly necessary – Duration: session
- Name: pref_lang – Purpose: remember language preference – Provider: newsifiq – Category: functional – Duration: 6 months
- Name: _ga – Purpose: distinguish unique users for analytics – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: analytics – Duration: 13 months
- Name: _gid – Purpose: store information about user sessions – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: analytics – Duration: 24 hours
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of each non-essential category. You can reopen the banner from the footer to change selections or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a first-party cookie so future visits respect your updated preferences.
Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as staying logged in or accessing protected course sections. Blocking analytics cookies simply stops usage statistics collection but does not affect your ability to view production technique content.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in the separate Privacy Policy accessible via the Contacts page contact form.
Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date
We review this policy regularly and will post updates here. For questions about cookies contact newsifiq using the form on the Contacts page or by emailing [email protected]. This document was last updated on 30 October 2026.