Cookies Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how frontogexa uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are based in the United Kingdom and operate in accordance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). The policy applies to all visitors and provides clear information about our practices so that you can make informed choices.

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 activity. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools allow websites to recognise devices, remember settings and measure performance. Cookies do not contain personal data in isolation but can be combined with other information to identify users.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our professional resources on studio production topics. This includes equipment setup, camera operation, lighting techniques and live broadcast workflows. Without these technologies some features would not work and we would be unable to maintain service quality.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and security. Functional cookies remember your choices like language or region. Analytics cookies help us measure traffic and content engagement. Advertising cookies may be used to deliver relevant promotions about our courses. Social-media cookies allow sharing of pages but are not active on this site because we do not operate social plugins or feeds.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by frontogexa and relate to our own domain. They support essential site operations and store session information. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be used for performance monitoring or to load resources efficiently while we maintain control over what data is shared.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention information

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We retain necessary session cookies for the duration of your visit. Analytics cookies typically last up to 24 months. Functional preferences may persist for 12 months. All retention periods are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain appropriate under UK data protection rules.

The data handled and purpose of each used category

Necessary cookies process device identifiers and security tokens to prevent fraud. Functional cookies store display preferences to tailor navigation. Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on page views, time spent and click patterns to refine our studio production resources. No category collects sensitive personal information. All data is processed to support legitimate operational needs and to comply with PECR consent requirements where applicable.

The consent or exemption basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under PECR because they are essential for service delivery. Functional, analytics and advertising cookies require prior consent. We obtain this through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time. Our lawful basis under UK GDPR for any associated processing is legitimate interests or consent depending on the category.

Cookie or provider table

The following table summarises the cookies we use. Names, providers, categories and durations are listed where known.

Name: _site_session – Provider: frontogexa – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang – Provider: frontogexa – Category: Functional – Duration: 12 months
Name: _ga – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
Name: _gid – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours
Name: _gat – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 1 minute

How the consent manager works and how users can reject, change or withdraw choices

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise selections by category. Choices are stored for 12 months. You can reopen the banner via the footer link at any time to alter preferences. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further setting of opted-out cookies though previously placed cookies may remain until their natural expiry or manual deletion.

Browser-level controls and the functional consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core site functions such as secure login or form submission. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content on studio workflows but does not stop site access. We recommend reviewing your browser help pages for instructions specific to your device.

International transfers and cross-reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses. Full details of data handling appear in our separate Privacy Policy which you can access from the footer. That document also explains your rights under UK GDPR including access and erasure requests.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this policy periodically and update it when practices or regulations change. The current version is dated 23 September 2026. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 days. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.