Cookies Policy
Introduction and Last Updated Date
This Cookies Policy explains how infotape uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The site operates as a professional hub for live television production in the United Kingdom, covering studio equipment integration, dynamic camera techniques, acoustic optimisation, lighting setups and reliable production processes for news programmes, interviews and live shows. This policy was last updated on 03 November 2026. It provides clear information about the types of cookies employed, the reasons for their use, the data they handle and the choices available to visitors under UK GDPR, 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 store or access information such as preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools can record details including IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, pages visited and time spent on the site. In the context of a live television production resource they may help remember settings for equipment diagrams or video tutorials without requiring repeated logins.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
Cookies enable core website functions, improve user experience and support analytics. For a platform focused on television production they assist in maintaining secure sessions during equipment configuration reviews, remembering chosen lighting setup preferences and measuring how visitors interact with content on camera techniques. Without them many interactive features would fail, leading to repeated data entry and reduced usability for professionals seeking reliable production processes.
Cookie Categories Employed
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for site navigation and security. They enable session management, fraud prevention and access to protected areas such as contact forms. They operate under the strict necessity exemption and do not require consent.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember user choices such as language settings or preferred display modes for production workflow diagrams. They enhance convenience but are not required for basic operation.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated data on page views, bounce rates and navigation paths. They help infotape understand how professionals explore content on acoustic optimisation or live show production, allowing improvements without identifying individuals.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Although limited on this educational site, any advertising cookies would track interests to show relevant promotions for studio equipment. They require explicit consent and are disabled by default.
Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies may appear if sharing buttons are present. They allow interaction with external platforms but only activate after consent and are not used for core production content.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by infotape and relate to site functionality such as remembering a visitor's progress through a camera technique guide. Third-party cookies come from external providers for analytics or embedded media. Both types are listed in the inventory below and are managed through the site's consent banner.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted on closure. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, such as thirty days for preference storage or up to two years for analytics identifiers, after which they expire automatically. Retention periods are chosen to balance utility with privacy minimisation.
Data Handled and Specific Purposes
Cookies may process device identifiers, approximate location derived from IP, interaction timestamps and content preferences. Purposes include authenticating users for secure production resource access, measuring engagement with lighting setup tutorials, and ensuring the contact form functions reliably. No sensitive personal data is stored in cookies.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis and PECR exemption. All other categories obtain consent via the site-wide cookie banner before activation. Consent is freely given, specific, informed and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
Cookie Inventory
- Provider: infotape - Purpose: Session authentication - Category: Strictly necessary - Duration: Session only
- Provider: Google Analytics - Purpose: Usage statistics - Category: Analytics - Duration: 2 years
- Provider: infotape - Purpose: Preference storage - Category: Functional - Duration: 30 days
- Provider: Vimeo - Purpose: Video playback - Category: Functional - Duration: 1 year
How the Consent Manager Works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. Visitors can accept all, reject non-essential or customise categories. Changes are saved immediately and can be revisited via a link in the footer. Withdrawal of consent stops further collection from that point onward.
Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent use of the contact form or secure areas. Performance may degrade if analytics cookies are blocked, but core production content remains accessible.
International Transfers
Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Full details appear in the Privacy Policy.
Policy Changes, Contact Route and Final Statement
This policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is dated 03 November 2026. For questions contact infotape using the details on the Contacts page or via hello@mediacityuk.co.uk, 0161 886 5300 or The Greenhouse, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2EQ, United Kingdom. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.