Cookies Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how showzenith uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a United Kingdom based provider of specialised courses in live production decks, control rooms, multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques, real-time video operation and professional management of television and streaming productions, we are committed to transparency under the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

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 your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on site and interactions with forms or video content related to our live production training materials.

Types of Information Stored

Cookies may record login status, course progress selections, language preferences and technical details that help maintain a secure and functional experience while you explore our curriculum on broadcasting and streaming operations.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to deliver core site functions, remember user choices, measure performance and ensure the website operates reliably for visitors interested in professional live production education. Without certain cookies the site would not function correctly, particularly during enrolment or when accessing protected course resources.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for security, navigation and basic functionality. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. Examples include session cookies that keep you logged in while browsing course descriptions or submitting the contact form.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as video player settings or course filter selections. They enhance usability but are not essential. We obtain consent before setting these cookies.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site, helping us improve navigation and content relevance for topics like real-time video operation. We use them only with your consent.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

We do not currently deploy advertising or targeting cookies. Should this change we will update this policy and obtain fresh consent.

Social Media Cookies

We do not embed social media plugins or set social media cookies on this site.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by showzenith and relate to core site operations. Third-party cookies may be set by service providers such as analytics platforms. We carefully vet any third-party providers to ensure they meet UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically up to 13 months for analytics purposes, after which they are automatically deleted. Retention periods are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain necessary and proportionate.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies process minimal technical data required to deliver pages and protect against fraud. Functional cookies store preference data such as selected course modules. Analytics cookies record anonymised usage statistics to refine the presentation of our live broadcasting curriculum. No category collects sensitive personal data without explicit additional consent.

Legal Basis and Consent Requirements

Under UK GDPR and PECR, strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis. All other categories rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. Consent is recorded via our site-wide cookie banner and stored for audit purposes in line with regulatory expectations.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: session_id – Purpose: Maintains secure sessions – Provider: showzenith – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang – Purpose: Remembers language choice – Provider: showzenith – Category: Functional – Duration: 6 months
Name: _ga – Purpose: Distinguishes unique users for analytics – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 13 months
Name: _gid – Purpose: Stores information about user behaviour – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. You can reopen the banner via the footer link at any time to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a first-party cookie for 12 months.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to secure areas such as the contact form or course enrolment. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect core functionality but will limit our ability to improve the site based on usage patterns.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK. We rely on UK adequacy decisions or approved safeguards such as the International Data Transfer Agreement. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy, which is available via the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via the cookie banner or a prominent notice on the site. 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, United Kingdom, emailing [email protected] or calling 01494 671234. This policy was last updated on 23 September 2026.

Our approach ensures compliance with PECR consent rules while supporting the educational mission of delivering high-quality training in multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques and professional television production management.