Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 17 September 2026.

Understanding Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access data on your device. On a professional resource dedicated to studio production in motion these technologies help maintain smooth access to information about studio equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting and sound waves, and high-quality workflows for television news and live shows. They can store identifiers, preferences and technical details but do not store sensitive personal information unless you provide it through forms.

Purposes of Our Use of Cookies

peaknewzo uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve performance, to understand how visitors interact with content about studio production, and to deliver a reliable experience. Without these technologies many features would not operate as intended, such as remembering your consent choices or maintaining session continuity while you explore resources on lighting techniques or camera workflows.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, network management and accessibility. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language or display settings to provide enhanced features. They improve usability when navigating sections on dynamic camera operation or sound wave management.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site. They help us understand which pages about studio equipment setup receive the most attention so we can refine content and navigation.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Although peaknewzo does not run personalised advertising these cookies may be used by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness or to limit repeated exposure to promotional material related to professional media production.

Social-Media Cookies

If social sharing buttons are present these cookies may be set by platforms to track your interaction when you choose to share content about live show workflows.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by peaknewzo and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks that support the delivery of resources on television news production. Both types are used to maintain site integrity and gather aggregated insights without identifying individual users.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. For example analytics cookies may persist for up to twenty-four months to allow year-on-year comparison of how professionals access information on lighting and sound equipment.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle basic identifiers to keep the site secure and accessible. Functional cookies store preference data to remember choices such as video player settings. Analytics cookies process aggregated usage statistics including page views and session duration to improve content on studio workflows. Advertising cookies may record interaction metrics for measurement purposes only. Social-media cookies capture sharing actions when you engage with external platforms.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under United Kingdom Law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent. All other categories require your consent which is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

Cookie Providers and Durations

Strictly necessary: provider peaknewzo, category essential, duration session only.
Functional: provider peaknewzo, category preferences, duration up to twelve months.
Analytics: provider third-party analytics service, category performance, duration up to twenty-four months.
Advertising measurement: provider third-party measurement partner, category targeting, duration up to thirteen months.
Social sharing: provider social platform, category social, duration up to six months.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner displayed across the site allows you to accept all categories, reject non-essential categories or customise your choices. Your selections are stored in a necessary cookie so the banner does not reappear on every visit. You can reopen the banner through a link in the footer to review or change preferences at any time.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly, including loss of access to contact forms or saved preferences. Disabling analytics cookies will stop us from receiving aggregated usage data but will not affect core site operation.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy which is accessible via the site navigation.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or technology. The date of the most recent update appears at the beginning of the document. If you have questions about our use of cookies please contact us using the details on the Contacts page or by writing to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG or emailing [email protected]. You may also telephone 01494 671234 during business hours.