Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 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 recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These files can store details such as your preferences, login status, browsing behaviour and technical information about your device and connection. On this site operated by shimmerra they help deliver specialised training content about live production decks, control rooms, multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques, real-time video operation and professional management of television and streaming productions.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies and similar technologies to make the website function correctly, improve its performance, understand how visitors use our course information and, where appropriate, tailor content. Without them many features would not work and we would be unable to provide the interactive elements required for exploring our professional training offerings in the United Kingdom.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation, form submission and security. Functional cookies remember choices such as language or accessibility settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on how the site is used so we can improve course descriptions and navigation. Advertising cookies may be used by approved partners to measure campaign effectiveness. Social-media cookies are not deployed on this site because no social sharing widgets or third-party social login features are present.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by shimmerra and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies are set by external service providers that assist with essential hosting, security or analytics. Both types are used on this site, but third-party cookies are limited to those strictly required for service delivery under our contracts.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Necessary session cookies last only for the duration of your visit. Analytics persistent cookies typically expire after thirteen months. Functional cookies may last up to twenty-four months to retain accessibility preferences. Exact durations are listed in the table below.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process technical data such as session identifiers and security tokens to authenticate users and prevent fraud. Functional cookies store preference data such as display settings. Analytics cookies record anonymised usage statistics including page views, time spent on course overview pages and navigation paths. No personal contact details are processed by analytics cookies without separate consent.

Consent or exemption basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories rely on your consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. Our processing also complies with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Cookie or provider table

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

Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider shimmerra, first-party, expires at end of session, purpose authentication and security.
Functional: preference storage, provider shimmerra, first-party, expires after twenty-four months, purpose remember accessibility settings.
Analytics: usage measurement, provider approved analytics partner, third-party, expires after thirteen months, purpose aggregated statistics on course page interactions.

How the consent manager works and how users can reject, change or withdraw choices

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise categories. Your selections are stored for twelve months. You may reopen the banner via the footer link at any time to alter or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and previously placed non-essential cookies are removed where technically feasible.

Browser-level controls and functional consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as form submission on the contact page. Blocking analytics cookies will not stop the site working but will limit our ability to improve content about live production training. Instructions for common browsers are available on their official support sites.

International transfers and cross-reference to the Privacy Policy

Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details of data handling practices appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can access from the footer.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy regularly and will update it when our cookie practices change. The current version is dated 2 November 2026. For questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, United Kingdom or by telephone on 01494 671234.