Cookies Policy
Last updated: 30 September 2026
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as your preferences, login details or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can track user activity across sessions. These tools help websites function correctly and gather data about how visitors interact with content on studio production resources like ours at newscrushix.
Why We Use Cookies on Our Site
Our commercial website provides professional resources on studio equipment setup, camera operation, lighting techniques and live production workflows. Cookies enable us to remember user settings, measure site performance and deliver relevant information without unnecessary repetition. Without them certain features would not operate smoothly and we could not maintain the high standards expected by professionals in television news and live shows.
Categories of Cookies We Deploy
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for core site functions such as navigation, security and access to protected areas. They do not require consent under UK rules because the site cannot operate without them.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices like language or display preferences to improve your experience when exploring studio production topics.
Analytics or Performance Cookies
These collect anonymous data on page views and user paths so we can refine our resource library covering dynamic camera work and sound design.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies
Used sparingly to present relevant course information or partner resources based on prior visits, always subject to consent.
Social Media Cookies
If integrated these allow sharing of production tips but are only activated after you opt in.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies come directly from newscrushix and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that support our video workflow demonstrations. We limit third-party use and require all partners to meet UK data protection standards.
Session Cookies Compared with Persistent Cookies
Session cookies expire when you close the browser and are used for temporary tasks like maintaining a shopping cart for course materials. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, often between thirty days and two years, to retain preferences or login status across visits. Exact durations appear in the table below.
Data Categories, Purposes and Retention
We process identifiers such as IP addresses, device type, browser version and interaction timestamps. Purposes include site security, performance monitoring and personalisation of production workflow guides. Retention periods range from the length of a single visit up to twenty-four months for analytics, after which data is deleted or anonymised.
Legal Basis Under UK Law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on legitimate interests or contractual necessity. All other categories require your consent in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR. Consent must be freely given, specific and easy to withdraw at any time.
Cookie Provider Table
- Name: _ga - Purpose: Analytics - Provider: Google - Category: Performance - Duration: 2 years
- Name: _gid - Purpose: Analytics - Provider: Google - Category: Performance - Duration: 24 hours
- Name: necessary_session - Purpose: Security - Provider: newscrushix - Category: Necessary - Duration: Session
- Name: pref_lang - Purpose: Language preference - Provider: newscrushix - Category: Functional - Duration: 1 year
How Our Consent Manager Works
A site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Preferences are stored for twelve months and can be altered via the footer link at any time. Withdrawal of consent takes immediate effect for future tracking.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to login areas or interactive tools. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content on lighting and sound but does not stop core functionality.
International Transfers of Data
Some providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy available on request from [email protected].
Policy Updates and Contact Route
We review this document regularly and publish changes here with a new date. For questions about cookies contact us using the form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and telephone is 01494 671234.