Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 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 web beacons, pixels and local storage that perform comparable functions by accessing or storing data on your device. Under United Kingdom rules these tools 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. The information they hold may include a unique identifier, the pages you viewed, the time spent on those pages and technical details about your browser and device. This data helps websites function correctly and provides insights into how visitors interact with content.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

enlivenex operates an informative commercial resource dedicated to audiovisual production excellence. Cookies support essential site functions, remember user choices, measure performance and enable secure delivery of course materials. Without them many core features such as navigation, form submission and access to protected sections would not operate reliably. Analytics cookies allow us to understand aggregate usage patterns so that content about broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering and streamlined workflows can be improved. The overall aim is to deliver a stable and relevant experience while complying with legal obligations to inform visitors and obtain consent where required.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic operations such as page loading, security and accessibility features. Functional cookies remember settings like language or video player preferences. Analytics or performance cookies collect information about visitor numbers and behaviour to produce statistical reports. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to deliver relevant promotions about courses, although enlivenex itself does not run personalised advertising. Social-media cookies appear only if you choose to interact with embedded sharing tools, but the site does not host active social plugins by default.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by enlivenex and can only be read by our domain. They handle login status, session continuity and basic preferences. Third-party cookies originate from external providers that supply services such as video hosting, analytics platforms or content delivery networks. These cookies may be placed when you view embedded media or when scripts load from partner domains. Both types are listed in the provider table below and are subject to the same consent rules under UK law.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually. Necessary session cookies typically expire at the end of your visit. Functional persistent cookies may last up to twelve months to retain course progress or display preferences. Analytics cookies often persist for twenty-four months so that returning visitor trends can be measured accurately. Exact expiry dates appear in the table that follows.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies process minimal technical data required to keep the site secure and functional. Functional cookies store choices you make so that repeated visits do not require re-entry of the same information. Analytics cookies record page views, referral sources and device type in aggregated form to help refine course descriptions and navigation. No category collects sensitive personal data such as payment details unless you actively submit a contact form, in which case separate privacy rules apply. All processing is limited to what is strictly needed for the stated purpose.

Legal Basis and Consent Requirements

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under PECR because they are essential for the service you request. All other categories require your prior consent. enlivenex obtains this consent through the site-wide cookie banner that appears on first visit. You may accept all, reject non-essential options or customise choices before proceeding. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. Where third-party providers are involved, their processing is also governed by UK GDPR transparency obligations.

Cookie Provider Details

Necessary: site session identifier, provider enlivenex, category strictly necessary, duration session only.
Functional: display preferences, provider enlivenex, category functional, duration twelve months.
Analytics: page view statistics, provider external analytics service, category analytics, duration twenty-four months.
Media: video playback settings, provider content delivery partner, category functional, duration six months.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner presents clear options to accept, reject or manage preferences. Selecting manage opens a panel where each category can be toggled independently. Your choices are saved and respected across subsequent visits from the same browser. To change or withdraw consent later, return to the cookie settings link available in the site footer or contact [email protected] for assistance. No further action is needed once preferences are updated.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Doing so may prevent the site from remembering your login status, course progress or display preferences. Some pages may become slower or display repeated messages. Blocking necessary cookies can stop core functions such as form submission entirely. We recommend adjusting only non-essential categories if you wish to retain full functionality.

International Transfers

Some analytics and media providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. In such cases appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Details of these arrangements are summarised in our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed via the site navigation.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We review this Cookies Policy regularly and update it when service changes or legal developments occur. The current version is dated 02 November 2026. If you have questions about our use of cookies please write to [email protected], telephone 01344 649400 or write to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, UK. A contact form is also available on the Contacts page.