Cookies Policy
Last updated: 10 October 2026.
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information that helps websites function correctly and remember user preferences. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can access or store data in much the same way. Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations these tools are regulated in the United Kingdom alongside the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
journalvoxy operates a commercial educational resource focused on studio production techniques. Cookies enable essential functions such as secure login for course materials, remembering video player settings and measuring how visitors interact with content about camera operation, lighting design and live broadcast workflows. Without these tools the site could not deliver the intended service level or comply with security expectations.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to operate and are set automatically when you access any page. They handle session management, security tokens and basic navigation. No consent is required for this category under PECR because they are essential for the service you have requested. Typical examples include authentication cookies that expire at the end of your browser session and load-balancing identifiers that last no longer than 24 hours.
Functional and Performance Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as preferred video quality or closed-caption settings. Performance cookies collect anonymised statistics on how pages are used so that journalvoxy can improve navigation through topics such as dynamic camera movement and sound design. These are set only after you accept the cookie banner and remain for up to 13 months unless you withdraw consent earlier.
Analytics, Advertising and Social-Media Categories
Analytics cookies help understand aggregate audience behaviour without identifying individuals. Advertising cookies may be used by third-party networks to limit how often promotional material appears. Social-media cookies allow sharing of course pages on external platforms. Each of these categories requires explicit consent under PECR. You can refuse them at any time through the site-wide cookie banner without affecting access to core learning resources.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by journalvoxy and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers that supply video hosting, analytics or content-delivery services. All third-party providers are listed in the provider information section below and must comply with the same UK data-protection standards.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their stated expiry date or until you delete them manually. Retention periods range from a few hours for security tokens to a maximum of 13 months for performance statistics. Exact durations for each provider appear in the table-style list that follows.
Data Handled, Purposes and Legal Basis
The data collected by cookies is limited to device identifiers, IP addresses in truncated form, browser type and interaction timestamps. Purposes include authentication, fraud prevention, content personalisation and service improvement. The legal bases are legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies and consent for all other categories, in accordance with UK GDPR Articles 6 and 7 and the PECR consent requirements.
Consent Manager and How to Change Choices
A site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and after any policy update. You may accept all categories, reject non-essential cookies or manage preferences through the banner controls. Withdrawing consent is immediate and does not require creating an account. Previous choices are stored in a first-party cookie that expires after 13 months or when you clear browser data.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent login and basic site functions. Blocking performance cookies will not stop the site from working but will reduce the ability to measure and improve content quality. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.
International Transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy accessible from the footer.
Policy Changes and Contact Information
journalvoxy may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version always carries the date shown at the top of the page. Questions about cookie usage should be directed to [email protected] or by post to Fawley House, 2 Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5TD. Telephone enquiries are accepted on 0300 111 4123 during standard business hours.
Provider Information
- Authentication token – first-party – strictly necessary – session only
- Video player preferences – first-party – functional – 30 days
- Aggregate analytics identifier – third-party – performance – 13 months
- Content delivery optimisation – third-party – necessary – 24 hours
This list is reviewed regularly. Any new provider will be added with an updated version of this policy.