Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 21 September 2026.

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login details or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that perform comparable functions by accessing or storing data on your device.

Why the site uses them

channelza operates a commercial website providing resources on broadcast planning, studio equipment setup, camera switching, sound checks and live programming workflows. Cookies help deliver core site functions, remember user choices, measure performance and support targeted content where appropriate under United Kingdom rules.

Categories of cookies and similar technologies

We group cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media categories. Each category serves distinct purposes and is subject to different legal bases under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and the UK GDPR.

Strictly necessary cookies

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

Functional cookies

These remember choices such as language settings or form data to improve your experience. They are used only after consent or where strictly necessary for requested features.

Analytics or performance cookies

These collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site, helping us identify popular content and improve broadcast-related resources. Consent is required before they are set.

Advertising or targeting cookies

These track browsing to deliver relevant promotions about course production tools. They are activated only with your consent and may be first-party or third-party.

Social-media cookies

These allow sharing of pages on external platforms and may track your activity across sites. Consent is obtained before activation.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by channelza and remain under our control. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as analytics or advertising partners and are subject to those providers own policies.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until manually deleted, allowing recognition on future visits. Typical retention ranges from a few days for functional choices to twenty-four months for analytics identifiers where consent is given.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies may store session identifiers and security tokens. Functional cookies retain preference selections. Analytics cookies record page views and device information in aggregated form. Advertising cookies capture interest signals for content relevance. No category collects names, addresses or direct contact details unless you voluntarily submit them through the contact form.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests or contractual necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories require prior consent under UK GDPR Article 6 and PECR Regulation 6. Consent is obtained via the site-wide cookie banner and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.

Cookie or provider table

Session identifier – provider: channelza – category: strictly necessary – duration: session end
Preference store – provider: channelza – category: functional – duration: twelve months
Usage analytics – provider: third-party analytics service – category: analytics – duration: twenty-four months
Interest targeting – provider: advertising partner – category: advertising – duration: thirteen months

How the consent manager works

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of each non-essential category. You may reopen the banner from the footer to change selections or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and previous choices are recorded for compliance.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent site access or core functions such as form submission. Disabling analytics or advertising cookies reduces personalisation but does not stop site operation.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy.

Policy changes and contact

We review this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via the cookie banner or site notice. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on the Contacts page or write to [email protected] or The Warehouse, 3 Js Nursery, Smarts Heath Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0RG, United Kingdom.