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 over time. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as device identifiers, browsing patterns, IP addresses and session data. On this professional hub for live television production the technologies help maintain reliable access to resources about studio equipment integration, camera techniques, acoustics, lighting and production processes.

Why the site uses them

We employ these technologies to keep the website operational, remember user selections, measure performance and deliver relevant information about news programmes, interviews and live shows. Without them core functions such as form submission on the Contacts page would fail and the site-wide cookie banner could not record preferences correctly. They also support the commercial operation of the hub by enabling secure sessions and basic analytics that inform improvements to content on dynamic camera techniques and acoustic optimisation.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions including security and navigation. Functional cookies remember choices such as language or display settings. Analytics cookies gather aggregated usage data to improve reliability of production-process information. Advertising cookies may be used by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness, though this site avoids targeted advertising. Social-media cookies appear only if embedded content from external platforms is present, which is currently not the case.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by narrativo and relate only to this domain. They handle session management and consent records. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be required for performance monitoring but remain under our oversight through contractual safeguards.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies expire when the browser closes and are used for temporary functions such as form security. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between thirty days and two years, depending on purpose. For example, consent preferences may be stored for up to twelve months while performance data is retained for twenty-four months before automatic deletion.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens solely to authenticate users and prevent fraud. Functional cookies store preference data such as layout choices for pages about lighting setups. Analytics cookies collect anonymised page views and referral paths to understand which resources on studio equipment integration are most useful. No personal contact details are processed by these cookies unless voluntarily supplied through the contact form.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption and require no consent. All other categories rely on prior consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded, timestamped and linked to the user device. Withdrawal of consent is possible at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out.

Cookie provider table

Name: _ga; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: analytics; Duration: 2 years; Purpose: aggregated usage statistics.
Name: _consent; Provider: narrativo; Category: necessary; Duration: 12 months; Purpose: records consent choices.
Name: _session; Provider: narrativo; Category: necessary; Duration: session; Purpose: maintains secure browsing.

How the consent manager works and user choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of non-essential categories. Users may reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or alter selections. Changes take immediate effect and are stored persistently. Rejecting optional cookies may limit some performance insights but does not impair access to core content on live television production processes.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow blocking or deletion of cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent the contact form from functioning and may cause repeated display of the cookie banner. Disabling analytics cookies stops collection of usage data but leaves all editorial content on camera techniques and acoustic optimisation fully available.

International transfers and reference to Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied. For further details on data handling please refer to the separate Privacy Policy available on this site.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy periodically and will update the date above when material changes occur. Questions regarding cookies may be submitted through the contact form on the Contacts page or by using info@nfts.co.uk, 01494 671234 or National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. Registered Company Name: Adlib Audio Limited | Company Registration Number: 03555097 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | VAT Number: 477222243 | Registered Office: National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG | Site Name: narrativo | Email: info@nfts.co.uk | Telephone: 01494 671234 | Last Updated: 30 October 2026