Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy was last updated on 02 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 such as login status or display settings over time. Similar technologies include web beacons and pixels that track interactions without storing files locally. These tools can store or access information including unique identifiers, browsing history, device type, operating system, and interaction data with video content or equipment diagrams relevant to studio production workflows.
Why the site uses them
itemify uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly for visitors seeking professional resources on studio equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting techniques, sound wave management, and high-quality television news and live show workflows. Without them core navigation and form submission features would fail. They also help measure how users explore course materials and refine the presentation of technical guidance.
Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social media categories
Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operations such as page loading and contact form security. Functional cookies remember user choices like preferred language or content filters for studio production topics. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics to improve navigation through sections on lighting and sound. Advertising cookies may track interest in course promotions while social media cookies facilitate sharing of production workflow examples if integrated widgets are present.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by itemify and relate to core functions such as remembering progress through professional resource pages. Third-party cookies originate from external providers including analytics services or content delivery networks that support video demonstrations of camera operation. Both types are listed in detail later in this policy with their respective purposes and durations.
Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods
Session cookies exist only while the browser window remains open and are deleted automatically when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period ranging from a few days to two years depending on purpose. For example analytics identifiers typically expire after thirteen months while strictly necessary authentication tokens last only for the active visit unless extended login is selected.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies handle minimal identifiers required for security and form validation. Functional cookies store preferences such as video player volume settings or collapsed sections on equipment setup guides. Analytics cookies process page view counts, time spent on dynamic camera operation tutorials, and referral sources. Advertising cookies may record viewed course modules to limit repeated promotions. All data is processed to maintain and improve the professional resource without creating individual profiles beyond what is needed for service delivery.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 strictly necessary cookies operate under the exemption for essential site functionality. All other categories require prior consent which is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out.
Cookie and provider information
The following list summarises the main cookies in use. Necessary category includes session identifiers from itemify expiring at end of visit. Functional category includes preference storage from itemify lasting up to one year. Analytics category includes identifiers from third-party measurement providers lasting thirteen months. Advertising category includes interest signals from delivery networks lasting up to two years. Exact names and providers are displayed within the consent manager interface for transparency.
How the consent manager works and changing choices
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of categories before any non-essential processing begins. Users may reopen the manager via a persistent link in the footer to review or alter selections. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection under the affected categories while previously stored data is handled according to the retention rules stated above.
Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers offer settings to block or delete cookies entirely. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent core features such as contact form submission and personalised course navigation from working correctly. Disabling analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content on lighting and sound wave topics but does not affect basic site access.
International transfers and reference to Privacy Policy
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details of data handling practices appear in the separate Privacy Policy available from the site footer.
Policy changes and contact route
We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it when processing activities or legal requirements change. The current version always displays the date at the top of the page. For questions about cookies or to exercise data subject rights please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email info@nfts.co.uk. Postal enquiries may be sent to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and telephone contact is available via 01494 671234.