Cookies Policy

Last updated: 4 November 2026.

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 actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access information such as device identifiers, IP addresses, browsing patterns and interaction data. On this site they support delivery of specialised training content about multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques, real-time video operation and professional management of television and streaming productions.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies to keep the website secure, remember your preferences, measure how visitors use our course information and improve the service we provide to people interested in live production decks and control rooms. Without them many core functions would not work and we would be unable to respond effectively to enquiries through the contact form.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember choices such as language or form entries. Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors move through the site so we can understand which course descriptions are most useful. Advertising cookies may be used by third parties to measure the effectiveness of promotions. Social-media cookies allow sharing buttons to function but are not present on this site.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by pulsefya and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. We limit third-party cookies to those required for essential operations and do not permit advertising networks to place persistent tracking cookies without your consent.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until manually removed. Necessary session cookies last only for the duration of your visit. Analytics persistent cookies typically expire after 13 months. Functional preference cookies may last up to 24 months. Exact durations appear in the table below.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process minimal data required to load pages and protect against fraud. Functional cookies store preferences such as form completion status. Analytics cookies record page views, session duration and referral sources to help us refine course descriptions. No category collects names, email addresses or payment details unless you actively submit them via the contact form.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations because they are essential for the service you request. All other categories rely on your consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Cookie provider table

Name: _nec; Purpose: security and session continuity; Provider: pulsefya; Category: strictly necessary; Duration: session.
Name: _func_pref; Purpose: store language and form settings; Provider: pulsefya; Category: functional; Duration: 24 months.
Name: _ga; Purpose: distinguish unique visitors and analyse usage; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: analytics; Duration: 13 months.
Name: _gid; Purpose: group pages viewed in a session; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: analytics; Duration: 24 hours.

How the consent manager works and how to change choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences. Your selection is stored in a first-party cookie for 12 months. To alter choices later, revisit the banner via the footer link or clear your browser data. Rejecting optional cookies does not prevent you from using the contact form or browsing course information.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as form submission. Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve the site but does not stop you accessing information about live production training. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their support sites.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on UK-approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Details are set out in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can access from the footer.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy regularly and update it when practices or legal requirements change. The current version is dated 4 November 2026. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. We aim to respond within five working days.