Cookies Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store or access information such as preferences, session identifiers and usage data. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage and beacons that perform comparable functions without always using traditional cookie files.
Why this site uses them
breaknowly operates a commercial website offering specialised courses in live production decks and control rooms. Cookies enable core functions such as navigation, form submission and content personalisation. They also support analytics that help improve course materials on multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques and real-time video operation.
Categories of cookies and similar technologies
Strictly necessary
These cookies are required for the site to function. They handle session management, security and contact-form submission. Without them the site cannot operate correctly.
Functional
Functional cookies remember choices such as language or accessibility settings to enhance your experience during visits to pages about professional management of television and streaming productions.
Analytics or performance
These measure how visitors interact with course descriptions and booking flows. Data collected helps refine content on live broadcasting techniques without identifying individual users.
Advertising or targeting
Where used, these cookies support relevant promotion of courses. They are only activated after explicit consent.
Social-media
These may be set by third-party platforms if you choose to share course information. They are consent-based and limited to the United Kingdom audience.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by breaknowly. Third-party cookies originate from service providers such as analytics platforms or embedded media tools that support streaming-production training materials.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between thirty days and two years, to retain preferences or measure long-term engagement with course content.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers needed for site security and form delivery. Functional cookies store non-personal settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics. Advertising cookies record interaction data only with consent. All processing aligns with UK GDPR and PECR requirements.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate-interests basis or strict necessity exemption. All other categories require prior consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. You may withdraw consent at any time via the site-wide cookie banner.
Cookie providers and durations
- Site session identifier: first-party, necessary, expires at end of session.
- Preference storage: first-party, functional, retained for one year.
- Usage analytics: third-party, analytics, retained for fourteen months.
- Marketing identifiers: third-party, advertising, retained for ninety days after consent.
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of each non-essential category. Changes can be made at any time through the footer link that re-opens the banner. Withdrawal of consent stops further processing for the rejected categories.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow blocking or deletion of cookies. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent contact-form submission or course-booking functions. Full details appear in your browser help section.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. See the Privacy Policy for further information on data protection measures.
Policy changes and contact
This Cookies Policy may be updated to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always available on this page. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Telephone enquiries are accepted on 01494 671234 and written correspondence may be sent to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG.