Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19 September 2026.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences or session details and allow the site to recognise your device on future visits. Similar technologies include pixels and local storage that serve comparable functions by accessing or storing data on your device.
Why the site uses them
showpixel operates a commercial website providing professional resources on studio production. Cookies support essential functions such as page loading and navigation. They also enable measurement of site performance and delivery of relevant content based on user interactions with topics including studio equipment setup and live broadcast workflows.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function correctly. They handle session management and security features. Without them basic operations such as form submission on the Contacts page would fail. Consent is not required under PECR because they are strictly necessary.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as language settings or display preferences. They improve usability during visits to pages covering dynamic camera operation and lighting techniques. These cookies are placed only after consent is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner.
Analytics or performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors navigate the site. They track page views and time spent on sections about sound waves and high-quality workflows. This information helps showpixel refine content under the lawful basis of consent required by UK GDPR and PECR.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Targeting cookies may be used by third parties to deliver advertisements aligned with interests in television news production. They record browsing patterns across sessions. Consent must be given before these cookies are activated.
Social-media cookies
Social-media cookies facilitate sharing of content on external platforms. They are set by third-party providers when users interact with embedded elements. These require explicit consent and are disabled until the user accepts them via the consent manager.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by showpixel and remain under its control. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services and are subject to those providers own privacy practices. The site discloses all third parties in the table below.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies expire when the browser closes. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period such as thirty days or one year depending on purpose. Retention periods are listed in the provider table and are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain proportionate.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens to maintain security. Functional cookies store preference data to personalise the interface. Analytics cookies handle usage statistics without identifying individuals. Advertising cookies capture interest signals for targeted content delivery.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption. All other categories require consent under UK GDPR and PECR. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time through the cookie banner or browser settings.
Cookie or provider table
The following table summarises active cookies.
- Name: session_id Purpose: maintain login state Provider: showpixel Category: strictly necessary Duration: session
- Name: pref_lang Purpose: remember language choice Provider: showpixel Category: functional Duration: one year
- Name: analytics_ga Purpose: measure page performance Provider: Google Category: analytics Duration: two years
- Name: target_ad Purpose: deliver relevant advertisements Provider: third-party network Category: advertising Duration: ninety days
How the consent manager works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. Users can accept all categories reject non-essential categories or manage preferences individually. Changes are saved immediately and previous consent can be withdrawn by reopening the banner from the footer.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to contact forms and core navigation. Disabling analytics cookies reduces the sites ability to improve content on studio production topics.
International transfers
Some third-party cookies transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Details appear in the Privacy Policy.
Policy changes
showpixel may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The last-updated date at the top indicates the current version. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact route
For questions about this policy or cookie choices please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG and telephone contact is available on +44 1494 731425.