Cookies Policy

Last updated on 6 October 2026.

What cookies and similar technologies are and what information they can store or access

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 objects. These can store or access information such as unique identifiers, browser type, operating system, referring pages, timestamps, IP address data and interaction details with content. On this professional resource for studio production in motion the technologies help maintain session continuity during visits that explore equipment setup, camera operation, lighting techniques and live broadcast workflows.

Why the site uses them

The site uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver core functionality, improve performance, understand visitor behaviour and support commercial operations. Without them many features would fail, including navigation between sections on dynamic camera techniques and lighting setups. Analytics cookies help refine content on high-quality workflows for television news and live shows, while strictly necessary cookies ensure the contact form and cookie banner operate correctly under UK rules.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site functions such as page loading and form submission. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or display settings. Analytics or performance cookies track usage patterns to measure how visitors engage with studio equipment content. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to deliver relevant promotions. Social-media categories allow sharing or embedding features, though this site keeps such integrations minimal. Each category has distinct purposes aligned with PECR and UK GDPR requirements.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by starcurveki and relate to our own domain. They handle session management and essential features for the studio production resource. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across sites and are only deployed where consent has been obtained or an exemption applies. Users can manage both types through the consent banner or browser settings.

Session versus persistent cookies and meaningful retention or expiry information

Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. They support temporary functions such as maintaining login state during a single visit to workflow articles. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period, often between 30 days and 24 months, depending on purpose. For example, an analytics persistent cookie might expire after 13 months to comply with regulatory expectations, while a functional cookie for display preferences could last up to one year.

The data handled and purpose of each used category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data such as session identifiers to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store preference data like video player settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics including page views and time spent on lighting and sound sections. Advertising cookies may handle interest categories for targeted messages. All processing follows data minimisation principles under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.

The consent or exemption basis for each category under the target jurisdiction

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising categories require prior consent via the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. The site maintains records of consent choices as required by UK GDPR accountability rules.

Cookie or provider table with names, purposes, providers, categories, and durations

The following table summarises active cookies. Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider starcurveki, category necessary, duration session. Analytics example: _ga, provider Google Analytics, category performance, duration 13 months. Functional example: preference token, provider starcurveki, category functional, duration 12 months. Third-party advertising identifiers where present follow the same consent framework and are listed in the banner details.

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

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection of categories. Users can accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices. A link in the footer or banner re-opens the manager at any time. Withdrawal of consent is immediate and reflected in subsequent requests. The manager logs choices to demonstrate compliance.

Browser-level controls and the functional consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies via settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core features such as the contact form from working. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content on camera operation and live show workflows. Users remain responsible for their browser configuration; disabling cookies may result in reduced functionality or repeated banner displays.

International transfers and a plain-text cross-reference to the Privacy Policy where relevant

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used where required. For further details on data handling please refer to the Privacy Policy available on this site.

Policy changes, contact route, and last-updated date

We review this policy regularly and update it to reflect legal or operational changes. The last updated date appears at the top of the page. For questions about cookies contact us using the form on the Contacts page or reach [email protected], 01494 671234 or Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.