Cookies Policy
Last updated: 03 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 that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, device identifiers, IP address, pages visited and interaction patterns. On a commercial site like storynix focused on professional live television production training, such technologies help maintain reliable access to resources about studio equipment integration and camera techniques.
Why this site uses cookies
storynix operates a commercial platform providing detailed guidance on acoustic optimisation, lighting setups and production processes for news programmes, interviews and live shows. Cookies support essential functions including secure logins, preference storage and performance measurement. Without them many interactive features would fail. The site also uses them to understand visitor behaviour so content can be improved for professionals seeking reliable production knowledge.
Categories of cookies used
Strictly necessary cookies enable core navigation and security. Functional cookies remember choices such as language or display settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage statistics. Advertising or targeting cookies may personalise promotional material. Social-media cookies facilitate sharing buttons where present. Each category is assessed against UK legal requirements before activation.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by storynix and remain under its control. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types may appear on this site, yet first-party cookies handle the majority of essential tasks while third-party ones are limited to specific, consented purposes.
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 manually removed. Typical retention for persistent cookies ranges from a few days for functional preferences to thirteen months for analytics identifiers, after which they expire automatically unless renewed by continued site use.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers required for security and session continuity. Functional cookies store user-selected settings to improve usability. Analytics cookies capture page views, session duration and navigation paths in aggregated form. Advertising cookies record interests to limit irrelevant promotions. Every category serves a documented purpose aligned with the site's commercial focus on television production education.
Legal basis and consent requirements
Under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, strictly necessary cookies operate without prior consent. All other categories require explicit, informed consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded, can be withdrawn at any time and is never assumed from continued browsing.
Consent manager operation and user choices
The cookie banner presents granular toggles for each non-essential category. Visitors may accept all, reject all or select specific options. Choices are stored for twelve months and can be revised via a persistent link in the site footer. Withdrawing consent immediately disables the corresponding cookies where technically feasible.
Browser-level controls and consequences
Most browsers allow blocking or deletion of cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or form submission. Blocking analytics cookies reduces the site's ability to measure performance but does not affect core content access. Users remain responsible for managing their own browser configuration.
International transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. In such cases appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied. Full details appear in the Privacy Policy available from the site footer.
Policy changes and contact
storynix may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational developments. The current version always displays the last-updated date shown above. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email info@iqstudios.co.uk. Postal enquiries may be sent to 4 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 3JA, United Kingdom and telephone contact is available on 020 7799 3655.