Cookies Policy
Last updated: 06 November 2026.
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow scoopkixa to recognise your browser and store information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage perform comparable functions and may collect the same categories of data. These files can store identifiers, settings, session details and usage statistics that help us deliver and improve our specialised courses on live production decks, multi-camera switching and real-time broadcasting techniques.
Why scoopkixa Uses Cookies
We use cookies to operate the site securely, remember your course preferences, measure how visitors interact with our training materials on television and streaming productions, and ensure the platform functions correctly for users in the United Kingdom. Without these technologies certain essential features would not work and we would be unable to provide the commercial services described on our website.
Categories of Cookies We Employ
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as navigation, form submission and access to protected course areas. Functional cookies remember choices like language or video player settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information about how users move through lessons on control-room management. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used on this site. Social-media cookies are absent because we maintain no embedded sharing tools or blog components.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by scoopkixa and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies may be placed by carefully selected service providers that support analytics or hosting. All third parties are contractually bound to comply with UK GDPR and PECR requirements and may not use the data for their own independent purposes beyond the services they supply to us.
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 or until you delete them. Typical durations range from a few hours for temporary session data to a maximum of 24 months for certain analytics identifiers, after which they automatically expire or are removed.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Necessary cookies process login tokens and security identifiers. Functional cookies store display preferences and progress within our live-production modules. Analytics cookies record page views, time spent on training videos and device type to help us refine course content. No category collects names, addresses or payment details; those are handled separately through encrypted checkout processes.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption of PECR and do not require prior consent. All other categories rely on your explicit consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded in accordance with UK GDPR transparency rules and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out.
Cookie Provider Table
- Name: _site_session – Provider: scoopkixa – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: _pref_lang – Provider: scoopkixa – Category: Functional – Duration: 12 months
- Name: _ga – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
- Name: _gid – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours
How the Consent Manager Works
Our banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all optional cookies, reject them or customise selections by category. Selections are stored for 12 months. You may reopen the manager at any time via the footer link to change or withdraw consent. Rejecting optional cookies will not prevent you from browsing course descriptions or contacting us through the form on our Contacts page.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers permit you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent login and form submission. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content on live broadcasting techniques but does not stop site operation. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.
International Transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur we rely on UK-approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which is accessible from the footer of every page.
Policy Changes and Contact Route
We review this Cookies Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced via the cookie banner or a notice on the homepage. If you have questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, United Kingdom and our telephone number is 01494 671234.