Cookies Policy

Last updated: 04 November 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 web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access information such as your browser type, device identifiers, IP address, pages visited and interaction data. On a professional hub for live television production they help maintain stable sessions while users explore studio equipment integration, camera techniques and production processes.

Why This Site Uses Cookies

newsalix uses cookies to deliver core functions, improve performance and comply with legal obligations under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Without certain cookies the site could not remember your consent choices or keep forms operational. Analytics cookies reveal how visitors navigate sections on acoustic optimisation and lighting setups, allowing us to refine content without collecting unnecessary personal data.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These enable basic site functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They do not require consent because they are essential for the service you requested.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember preferences like language or display settings for production workflow diagrams. They enhance usability but are not strictly essential.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These collect aggregated information about how users interact with pages covering dynamic camera techniques and news programme production. Data helps identify popular resources and improve reliability.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Although this site does not run personalised advertising, limited third-party cookies may appear if embedded professional resources use them. Any such cookies are disclosed in the table below.

Social Media Cookies

No social media plugins are active on this site, therefore no social media cookies are set by newsalix.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by newsalix and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services. Both types appear in the detailed table and respect UK consent rules.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies expire when you close the browser and are used for temporary tasks such as form completion. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 24 months, to retain preferences or measure long-term usage patterns in live television production topics.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers needed to keep the site secure and functional. Analytics cookies handle usage statistics without creating individual profiles. All processing occurs under the lawful basis of legitimate interests or consent as required by PECR. No special category data is collected through cookies.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption. All other categories require prior consent which is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _necessary_session – Provider: newsalix – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: _functional_pref – Provider: newsalix – 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

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection of categories. Rejecting non-essential cookies prevents those cookies from being set. You can reopen the banner via the footer link to change or withdraw choices at any time.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling all cookies may prevent the contact form from working correctly and stop you from saving preferences for studio equipment pages. Check your browser help section for specific instructions.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses are in place. See the Privacy Policy for further details on data transfers.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this policy regularly. Significant changes will be notified via the cookie banner or a notice on the site. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email hello@mediacityuk.co.uk. Our address is The Greenhouse, MediaCityUK, Salford, Greater Manchester M50 2EQ, United Kingdom and telephone is 0161 886 5300.