Cookies Policy

Last updated: 6 November 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how shinexta uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a professional hub for live television production based in the United Kingdom, we operate in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. This policy details the types of cookies deployed, their purposes, and the choices available to visitors.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser, remember preferences, and gather information about how the site is used. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects that can store or access data on your device. These tools may record details such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and interactions with forms or media players relevant to studio equipment demonstrations and production tutorials.

Information They Can Store or Access

Cookies can store identifiers, session data, language preferences, and analytics metrics. They do not typically contain personal information like names unless you provide it through a contact form. On our site they may track engagement with content about camera techniques, lighting setups, and acoustic optimisation to improve service delivery.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, remember user selections, analyse traffic patterns, and deliver relevant content about live television production processes. Without them certain features such as form submissions or video demonstrations would not operate as intended. They also help us maintain security and comply with legal obligations under UK law.

Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These enable core functions including page navigation, form security, and access to restricted areas. They are always active and cannot be switched off. Their legal basis is legitimate interest under UK GDPR as they are essential for site operation.

Functional Cookies

These remember preferences such as video quality settings or layout choices for production workflow pages. They improve usability and are activated only with consent where required by PECR.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These collect aggregated data on visitor behaviour to help refine content about news programmes and interview setups. They operate under consent or the strict necessity exemption when used solely for service improvement.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

These are used to deliver tailored information about our courses on dynamic camera techniques. Third-party providers may set them only after explicit consent.

Social-Media Cookies

These facilitate sharing of production process articles but are not present on this site due to the absence of social integration features.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by shinexta and relate to core site functions. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services and are used for performance measurement. Both types appear in our operations to support reliable production processes content.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies expire when you close your browser and are used for temporary tasks like maintaining login state during a visit. Persistent cookies remain for defined periods, typically up to 24 months for analytics, allowing us to recognise returning visitors interested in lighting setups or studio integration topics.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies handle basic identifiers for security. Functional cookies store preference data to personalise views of live show production guides. Analytics cookies process usage statistics to enhance acoustic optimisation resources. All data processing aligns with the purposes stated and is limited to what is necessary under UK data protection rules.

Consent or Exemption Basis

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption and legitimate interests. All other categories require prior consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _ga; Purpose: Analytics; Provider: Google; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 months
Name: _gid; Purpose: Analytics; Provider: Google; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 hours
Name: cookie_consent; Purpose: Consent storage; Provider: shinexta; Category: Necessary; Duration: 12 months
Name: session_id; Purpose: Session management; Provider: shinexta; Category: Necessary; Duration: Session

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. Changes take effect immediately and can be revisited via the footer link. Withdrawal of consent stops further collection by those cookies while existing data follows our retention rules.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to contact forms or production course materials. Persistent cookies can be cleared manually, but this may reset preferences and require repeated consent decisions.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. See our Privacy Policy for full details on data handling.

Policy Changes and Contact

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page. For questions contact us using the details on our Contacts page or via [email protected], +44 (0)161 295 4545, or MediaCityUK, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2EQ, United Kingdom. Company Name: Shoot Blue Limited | Company Registration Number: 13033970 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | VAT Number: 494089156 | Registered Office: MediaCityUK, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2EQ, United Kingdom | Email: [email protected] | Telephone: +44 (0)161 295 4545