Cookies Policy
Last updated: 3 November 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how reportaix uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. The site provides informative resources on audiovisual production excellence for users in the United Kingdom. We comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Please read this policy carefully to understand your choices regarding cookies.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools allow websites to recognise your device and remember details across visits without storing large amounts of personal data directly.
Why the site uses cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your settings, to analyse how visitors use our resources on broadcast studio design and related topics, and to deliver relevant content. Without certain cookies the site would not operate as intended and features such as course navigation could fail.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation, security and access to members-only course materials. They do not require consent under PECR because they are essential.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as language preferences or video player settings for professional lighting tutorials. They improve usability but are not strictly essential.
Analytics or performance cookies
These cookies collect anonymised information about how users interact with pages covering camera control systems and sound engineering. They help us improve content and performance.
Advertising or targeting cookies
We do not currently deploy advertising cookies. If introduced they would only be used with your consent to show relevant course promotions.
Social-media cookies
Our site does not embed social-media plugins or share buttons. Therefore no social-media cookies are set by reportaix.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by reportaix and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies may be set by trusted providers that help deliver analytics or embedded video content for live-event workflow resources. All third-party providers are listed later in this policy.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Typical durations range from a few hours for functional preferences up to 13 months for analytics identifiers, after which they expire or are removed.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies may process device identifiers and session tokens to keep you logged in during course browsing. Analytics cookies record page views, time spent on audiovisual topics and referral sources, always in aggregated form. Functional cookies store settings such as preferred video quality for camera-control demonstrations. No category collects sensitive personal data.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories require your prior consent, which you can give or refuse through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Cookie providers and durations
- Site session cookie – provider reportaix – category necessary – duration session only
- Preference cookie – provider reportaix – category functional – duration 30 days
- Analytics identifier – provider trusted analytics partner – category analytics – duration 13 months
- Performance measurement – provider trusted analytics partner – category analytics – duration 90 days
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on your first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Your selections are stored for 12 months. You can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to change or withdraw consent instantly. Changes take effect immediately for future visits.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent core site functions such as accessing course resources. Blocking analytics cookies may limit our ability to improve content but will not stop the site from working. Instructions for common browsers are available on their support pages.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can request via the contact form on the Contacts page.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be posted here with a new date. If you have questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is 70 Kensington Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LQ, United Kingdom and telephone number is +44 20 8953 5963.