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 our website. They store information such as your preferences, login status and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can access or store data on your device. These tools help websites remember users and deliver personalised experiences. Under UK law they are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to operate the site securely, remember your settings, measure performance and deliver relevant content about audiovisual production courses. Without them many core functions would not work. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our resources on broadcast studio design and sound engineering so we can improve the service.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable secure login, shopping cart features if applicable and basic navigation. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. Examples include session identifiers that keep you logged in while browsing course materials on camera control systems and professional lighting.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your choices such as language preference or video player settings. They improve usability when exploring workflows for television networks. These cookies are set only after you have given consent through our cookie banner. They expire after twelve months unless you clear them earlier.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the site. They tell us which pages on audiovisual production excellence are most popular and help identify technical issues. We use aggregated data only. Consent is required and can be withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings panel. Typical retention is twenty-four months.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies track browsing habits to show relevant promotions about live events and studio design courses. They may be placed by third-party networks. These require explicit consent under PECR. You can refuse them without affecting core site access. Retention periods vary but are usually up to thirteen months.

Social-Media Cookies

If social sharing buttons are present they may set cookies from platforms that allow you to share content about sound engineering topics. These are third-party cookies and require consent. They help measure engagement with our informative resources but are not essential.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by reportaza. They handle essential functions and basic analytics. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics or advertising services. We list all known providers in the table section below. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers in addition to this document.

Session versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually removed. We use session cookies for login security and persistent cookies for remembering preferences related to professional lighting arrangements. Retention details appear in the provider table.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies store minimal identifiers such as session tokens. Functional cookies may record display preferences. Analytics cookies capture page views, time spent and device type. Advertising cookies record interests inferred from visited pages. All data is processed to deliver and improve our courses on streamlined workflows. No category collects sensitive personal data without separate consent.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the exemption in PECR Schedule 1. All other categories rely on consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and PECR Regulation 6. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. We record your choices and store the consent record for audit purposes for up to three years.

Cookie or Provider Table

Provider: reportaza – Category: Necessary – Purpose: Session security – Duration: Session
Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Purpose: Usage statistics – Duration: 24 months
Provider: Advertising networks – Category: Targeting – Purpose: Relevant course promotions – Duration: 13 months
Provider: Social platforms – Category: Social media – Purpose: Sharing facilitation – Duration: 12 months

How the Consent Manager Works

Our site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a first-party cookie. You may reopen the manager from the footer at any time to review or withdraw consent without prejudice to prior lawful processing.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent login and core functions. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content on broadcast studio design. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support sites. Disabling cookies may also affect third-party content embedded on the site.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which you should read alongside this document.

Policy Changes

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The date at the top indicates the current version. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Route

If you have questions about cookies please contact us using the form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. You may also write to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, United Kingdom or telephone +44 (0)1344 649400. We aim to respond within one month.