Cookies Policy
Last updated: 30 October 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 such as login status or region selection. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage objects that perform comparable functions by storing or accessing information on your device. These files can record details including IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on the site. Under UK law they are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations alongside the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Why this site uses cookies
factuzon operates a commercial educational platform focused on live television production training. Cookies enable core functions such as secure access to course materials, accurate display of studio equipment demonstrations and measurement of how visitors interact with content about camera techniques and lighting setups. Without these technologies the site could not deliver personalised learning paths or maintain reliable session continuity during practical modules on acoustic optimisation and production workflows.
Categories of cookies we deploy
We classify cookies into five groups. Strictly necessary cookies support essential operations including page navigation and form submission on the contact page. Functional cookies remember user preferences such as video player settings or language choice. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage statistics to improve course navigation and identify popular sections on dynamic camera techniques. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by approved partners to measure campaign effectiveness. Social media cookies allow limited interaction with external platforms but only when a visitor actively engages with sharing features.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by factuzon and remain under our control. They handle authentication and store basic session data. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as content delivery networks or analytics services. These may be placed when embedded video players or performance tools load. Both types are listed in the table below with their respective purposes and retention periods.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies exist only while the browser window remains open and are deleted automatically when the session ends. Persistent cookies stay on the device for a defined period or until manually removed. Our necessary cookies are mostly session-based while functional and analytics cookies are typically persistent with durations ranging from 30 days to 24 months depending on the provider and purpose.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data such as session identifiers to keep users logged in during course access. Functional cookies store preferences like playback speed for training videos on lighting setups. Analytics cookies record page views and click paths to understand engagement with modules on news programme production. No category collects names, email addresses or payment details; those are handled separately through secure forms on the contacts page.
Legal basis and consent requirements
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption in PECR and do not require prior consent. All other categories rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out. UK GDPR transparency obligations are met by providing this detailed policy and granular controls within the banner interface.
Cookie provider table
The following table summarises active cookies. Names, providers, categories and durations are shown where known. Necessary: session_id by factuzon – session duration. Functional: pref_lang by factuzon – 12 months. Analytics: _ga by Google Analytics – 24 months. Performance: _gid by Google Analytics – 24 hours. Targeting: _fbp by Meta – 90 days. All entries are reviewed regularly and updated in this policy when changes occur.
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and offers granular toggles for each non-essential category. Selecting accept all, reject all or customise records the choice in a first-party cookie. Users may reopen the banner via a persistent link in the footer to review or alter selections. Withdrawal of consent immediately stops further setting of the relevant cookies and deletes existing ones where technically feasible.
Browser-level controls and consequences
Most browsers allow blocking or deletion of cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent login and form submission on the contacts page. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve course content on acoustic optimisation and production processes. Full instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support sites.
International transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which can be accessed from the footer.
Policy changes and contact
We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it when new technologies or legal requirements arise. The current version date appears at the top of the page. Questions regarding cookies or data practices should be submitted through the contact form on our Contacts page or by writing to MediaCityUK B4, Orange Tower, Salford Quays, Salford, Greater Manchester M50 2HE, United Kingdom. Telephone enquiries are accepted on +44 (0)161 295 4545 and written correspondence may also be sent to [email protected].