Cookies Policy

Last updated: 30 October 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 pixels, web beacons and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, device identifiers, IP addresses, pages visited and time spent on those pages. Under United Kingdom rules they fall within the scope of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Why the site uses them

buzzkine operates an informative commercial resource focused on audiovisual production excellence. Cookies and similar technologies help deliver core functions, remember user choices, measure performance and support legitimate business interests. Without them many essential features would not work correctly. The site does not use cookies for intrusive profiling or the sale of personal data.

Categories of cookies and similar technologies

We group cookies into five categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operation such as security and form submission. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or layout. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage statistics. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness. Social media cookies allow interaction with external platforms if those features are present. Each category is explained further below with its legal basis under UK law.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by buzzkine and remain under our control. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. Both types may be used on this site. Third-party providers process data according to their own policies and we require them to comply with applicable UK data protection standards. You can find more detail in the table later in this policy.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually. Retention periods vary by purpose. Strictly necessary session cookies typically last only for the duration of your visit. Functional persistent cookies may last up to twelve months. Analytics cookies often persist for up to twenty-four months. Advertising cookies usually expire between thirty days and two years. Exact durations appear in the provider table below.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal data such as session identifiers to keep forms secure and prevent cross-site attacks. Functional cookies store preference settings to improve usability. Analytics cookies record page views, referral sources and device information to help us understand how visitors use the resource and improve audiovisual production content. Advertising cookies may capture limited interaction data for campaign measurement only. Social media cookies transmit basic identifiers when users choose to share content. All processing is limited to what is necessary for the stated purpose.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent because they are essential for the service you request. Functional, analytics, advertising and social media cookies require consent before being set. Consent is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. The legal basis for any personal data processing that occurs alongside these cookies is either consent or our legitimate interests in operating a professional educational resource, balanced against your rights.

Cookie and provider table

The following table lists the main cookies and similar technologies currently in use. Names, providers, categories and typical durations are shown.

PHPSESSID – buzzkine – Strictly necessary – Session only
cookie_consent – buzzkine – Functional – 12 months
_ga – Google Analytics – Analytics – 24 months
_gid – Google Analytics – Analytics – 24 hours
_gat – Google Analytics – Analytics – 1 minute
fr – Meta Platforms – Advertising – 90 days
lidc – LinkedIn – Advertising – 24 hours

Additional cookies may appear from time to time when new providers are added. The table will be updated accordingly.

How the consent manager works and how to change choices

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all categories, reject non-essential categories or manage preferences in detail. Your choices are stored in a functional cookie so the banner does not reappear unnecessarily. To review or change settings later, return to the cookie banner link available in the footer or on the Contacts page. Withdrawing consent will stop future setting of the relevant cookies, although previously placed cookies may remain until they expire or you clear them through your browser.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking all cookies will prevent strictly necessary cookies from functioning and may stop forms, logins and security features from working. Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve the resource but does not affect core access. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support sites. Changes made at browser level apply across all websites you visit.

International transfers and reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions are in place. Full details of data handling practices, including any transfers, appear in the separate Privacy Policy document available on this site. This Cookies Policy should be read together with that document.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy regularly and update it when processing activities or legal requirements change. The date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or write to [email protected], 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, UK or telephone 01344 649400. Company Registration Number: 02867466 | VAT Registration Number: GB 645 085 923 | Place of Registration: England and Wales