Cookies Policy

Last updated: 06 November 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how factrionix uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a United Kingdom based provider of professional resources for studio production in motion, we are committed to complying with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This policy provides clear information about the cookies we deploy, the reasons for their use, and the choices available to you.

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 recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and device identifiers. On our site dedicated to studio equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound waves and live production workflows, cookies help maintain smooth navigation and support essential functions without storing sensitive personal data unless you actively provide it through forms.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website operates reliably, to remember your preferences where relevant, to understand how visitors interact with our professional resources, and to deliver a secure experience. Without these technologies certain features such as contact forms or content personalisation would not function correctly. Our use is limited to what is necessary for the commercial operation of a UK based educational resource focused on television news and live show production.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social media types. Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page loading and form submission. Functional cookies remember choices like language or display settings. Analytics cookies help us measure usage patterns so we can improve content on studio workflows. Advertising cookies, if present, would support targeted promotions but are currently minimised. Social media cookies may appear if third party widgets are embedded, although our site does not host active social feeds.

First Party versus Third Party Cookies

First party cookies are set directly by factrionix and relate only to our domain. They support essential site features for visitors exploring studio production topics. Third party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be used to gather aggregated performance data or to enable secure content delivery. We carefully vet all third party providers to ensure compliance with UK data protection standards.

Session versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They are commonly used for temporary functions such as maintaining your place within a multi step contact form. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. Retention periods vary by purpose; for example, analytics cookies may persist for up to 24 months to allow year on year comparison of how professionals use our resources on lighting design and sound engineering. Exact expiry details appear in the table below.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data such as session identifiers to keep the site operational. Functional cookies may store preferences related to video player settings relevant to dynamic camera operation content. Analytics cookies collect anonymised information including page views and referral sources to improve articles and resources on high quality television workflows. Advertising cookies, where used, would handle interest categories derived from browsing but are subject to explicit consent. All data handling respects the principles of purpose limitation and data minimisation under UK GDPR.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption of PECR and do not require consent. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies rely on your prior consent obtained through our site wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. We maintain records of consent in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements. Where third party providers are involved, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place.

Cookie Provider Table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use. Provider names, categories and durations are listed for transparency.

Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider factrionix, duration session only, purpose site functionality.
Functional: preference storage, provider factrionix, duration 12 months, purpose remember display settings.
Analytics: usage measurement, provider Google Analytics, duration 24 months, purpose improve content on studio production.
Analytics: performance tracking, provider internal system, duration 6 months, purpose monitor workflow resource access.
Advertising: interest based, provider none currently active, duration not applicable, purpose none.

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non essential, or manage preferences by category. Choices are stored for 12 months. You can reopen the manager at any time via the footer link or by clearing browser data. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further processing by the affected cookies while preserving strictly necessary functions. All changes are logged to demonstrate compliance.

Browser Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core features such as contact form submission from working. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to refine resources on lighting and sound but does not stop site access. Persistent cookies can be removed manually; session cookies disappear on browser close. These controls operate independently of our consent manager.

International Transfers

Some third party analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on adequacy decisions or approved safeguards referenced in our Privacy Policy. You can obtain further details by contacting us using the information below. We do not transfer data for advertising purposes at present.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this policy regularly and update it when practices or regulations change. The current version is dated 06 November 2026. For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is Fawley House, 2 Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5TD and telephone number is +44 (0) 300 111 4123. We aim to respond within one month in accordance with UK GDPR timelines.