Cookies Policy

Last updated: 19 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how showzoneup uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial resource providing professional training in studio production techniques for motion media, including equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound management and live workflow optimisation. As a United Kingdom based service we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage objects that perform comparable functions. These files allow websites to recognise returning visitors, remember choices and gather usage statistics without collecting personal data in every instance.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We employ cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve performance, to understand how visitors interact with our course materials and resources, and to deliver relevant information about studio production training. Without certain cookies some features would not operate, while others help us maintain high standards of service for television news and live show professionals.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember user preferences like language or display settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information about visitor behaviour to help us refine content on studio equipment and workflows. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to present tailored course information. Social media cookies can facilitate sharing of our resources on external platforms.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by showzoneup and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types may be deployed to support the delivery of professional studio production resources while respecting user choices.

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, which can range from a few days to two years depending on their purpose. Retention periods are chosen to balance functionality with privacy considerations, for example analytics cookies often expire after thirteen months.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data required for site operation such as session identifiers. Functional cookies store preference data like video player settings relevant to camera operation tutorials. Analytics cookies handle aggregated metrics including page views and time spent on workflow articles. Advertising cookies may process interest categories derived from visits to our live show production sections. Each category serves a distinct operational or improvement purpose aligned with UK regulatory expectations.

Consent or Exemption Basis under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the PECR exemption for essential functionality and do not require prior consent. All other categories rely on explicit consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. This approach satisfies UK GDPR transparency and accountability requirements.

Cookie Providers and Durations

Our strictly necessary cookies include session management tokens from showzoneup with a duration of the browsing session. Functional preference cookies from showzoneup last up to twelve months. Analytics cookies from our measurement provider persist for thirteen months. Advertising identifiers from selected partners expire after six months. Social sharing tokens from platform operators remain active for thirty days. Full details are maintained in an internal register updated regularly.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner presented on first visit allows you to accept all categories, reject non-essential cookies or access granular settings. Choices are stored for twelve months and can be revisited via a link in the site footer. Rejecting optional categories prevents those cookies from being set while still permitting essential operation. Withdrawal of consent is immediate upon updating preferences.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers permit you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies may prevent access to certain interactive elements such as course enrolment forms or saved workflow configurations. We recommend reviewing your browser documentation for instructions on managing storage and third-party data.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied. Further information appears in our separate Privacy Policy, which should be read alongside this document.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version is dated 19 September 2026. If you have questions regarding our use of cookies please contact us using the details on the Contacts page or by writing to Techspace, 132-140 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DY, telephoning 020 7713 9800 or emailing [email protected]. Company Registration Number: 11207439 | VAT Number: GB320562242 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | Registered Office: 27 Church Street, Slough, SL1 1PL | Operator: showzoneup | Email: [email protected] | Phone: 020 7713 9800 | Address: Techspace, 132-140 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DY