Cookies Policy

Last updated: 17 September 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 that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as your browser type, device identifiers, pages visited and interactions with content. In the United Kingdom they are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Why this site uses cookies

reportixyza operates a commercial resource focused on studio production techniques for television news and live shows. Cookies help deliver core functions, remember user settings, measure performance and support essential security measures. Without them many features would not work correctly or would require repeated manual input on every visit.

Categories of cookies in use

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operation such as page loading and form submission. Functional cookies remember choices like display preferences. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors navigate the resource. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used on this site. Social-media cookies are also absent because no embedded social sharing tools or third-party social pixels are present.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by reportixyza and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services. The site currently limits third-party cookies to those required for essential performance measurement and does not permit advertising networks or social platforms to place cookies.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it. Persistent cookies remain after the browser closes and have defined expiry dates. Necessary cookies typically last for the duration of the session or up to one year. Analytics cookies are retained for a maximum of twenty-six months before automatic deletion. All retention periods are kept to the minimum required for the stated purpose.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process technical data such as session identifiers to keep the site stable and secure. Functional cookies store preference data such as language or layout choices to improve usability. Analytics cookies record usage statistics including page views and navigation paths so that reportixyza can identify areas for technical improvement. No personal data beyond what is strictly needed for these operational purposes is collected or shared with third parties for marketing.

Legal basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR because they are essential for the service requested by the user. Functional, analytics and any other non-essential cookies rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. The site maintains records of consent choices in line with UK GDPR accountability obligations.

Cookie and provider table

The following table summarises the cookies currently deployed. Necessary: session identifier set by reportixyza, duration session only, purpose site stability. Functional: preference token set by reportixyza, duration one year, purpose remember user settings. Analytics: performance measurement identifier set by a measurement provider, duration twenty-six months, purpose aggregated usage statistics. No advertising or social-media entries appear because those categories are not active.

How the consent manager works and how to change choices

A site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection or rejection of non-essential categories. Choices are stored for subsequent visits. Users may reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or alter selections. Withdrawing consent immediately stops the relevant cookies from being set on future visits, although previously stored data will expire according to the retention periods stated above.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as form submission from working. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect site usability but will reduce the data available for performance monitoring. Instructions for common browsers are available from their official support pages; changes apply only to the device and browser used.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office are in place. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy.

Policy changes and contact

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version always displays the last-updated date at the top. Questions about cookie practices can be sent using the contact form on the Contacts page or by writing to [email protected], 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom or calling 020 7782 3100. Company Registration Number: 00981908 • Place of Registration: England and Wales • VAT Registration Number: 669018708 • Charity Registration Number: 313429 • Registered Office Address: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom