Cookies Policy

Last updated: 19 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how famelinepo uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This page provides detailed information so you can make informed choices about your data.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store or access information such as your preferences, login status or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools help websites function properly, remember user settings and analyse performance. They do not contain personal data in themselves but can be linked to other information we hold.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to deliver a professional resource for studio production topics including equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound and live broadcast workflows. Cookies enable essential functions such as page navigation, secure access to course materials and remembering your display preferences. Without them many features would not work. Additional cookies support analytics to improve content quality and measure how visitors use our site.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into five main types. Strictly necessary cookies are always active and cannot be switched off. Functional cookies remember choices such as language or video player settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on page views and navigation paths. Advertising or targeting cookies would be used only if we ran personalised promotions, which we currently do not. Social-media cookies may appear if third-party sharing buttons are present, though our site minimises these.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by famelinepo and relate only to our domain. They handle login sessions and user preferences. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across multiple sites. We review all third-party providers to ensure they meet UK data-protection standards.

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 set period or until you delete them. Typical retention periods range from 30 days for functional settings to 13 months for analytics identifiers. Exact expiry dates appear in the table below.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies store session identifiers and security tokens to keep you logged in during course access. Functional cookies record theme selections and video progress. Analytics cookies capture IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent, all in aggregated form to improve studio-production resources. No advertising cookies are active at present. Each category processes only the minimum data required for its stated purpose.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption for essential website operation and do not require prior consent. All other categories obtain consent through our site-wide cookie banner before activation. You may withdraw consent at any time. Consent records are stored for audit purposes in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements.

Cookie Table

The following table lists the main cookies currently in use.

Name: _session; Purpose: Maintain login; Provider: famelinepo; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: _prefs; Purpose: Remember display settings; Provider: famelinepo; Category: Functional; Duration: 90 days
Name: _ga; Purpose: Distinguish users for analytics; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 13 months
Name: _gid; Purpose: Store session data for analytics; 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 manage preferences by category. Choices are saved and can be changed later via a link in the footer. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection by the affected cookies and deletes any previously stored identifiers where technically feasible.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent login and core navigation. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content but does not stop site functionality. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can request via the contact form on our Contacts page.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this policy regularly and will post updates here. Material changes will be highlighted on the site for 30 days. For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom and telephone number is 020 7782 3100.