Cookies Policy

Last updated: 19 September 2026.

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how flashpageko uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial provider of specialised training courses focused on live production decks and control rooms, including multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques, real-time video operation, and professional management of television and streaming productions. Our activities are subject to the laws of the United Kingdom, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. This document provides clear information about the cookies we deploy, the reasons for their use, and the choices available to visitors. It forms part of our commitment to transparency and lawful data handling.

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 web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects that can store or access information on your browser or device. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction patterns. In the context of our training site, they help maintain session continuity during course enquiries and booking processes without requiring repeated data entry.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We deploy cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our course information, and to improve the overall user experience. Without certain cookies, features such as navigation between programme descriptions, form submissions for course enquiries, and secure access to booking confirmations would not operate as intended. Analytics cookies help us measure which aspects of our live production training content attract the most interest, allowing us to refine our offerings in line with UK audience expectations.

Categories of Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for basic site operation. They enable secure login sessions where applicable, protect against fraud during form submissions, and ensure content loads correctly across devices. They are always active and do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember user preferences such as language selection or display settings. On our site they may store selections related to course module filters or accessibility options for visitors exploring our live broadcasting curriculum.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated information about site usage. They help us understand traffic sources and popular pages describing real-time video operation techniques. We use them only after obtaining consent where required.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Although our primary focus is educational, limited advertising cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of promotions for our streaming production courses. These require explicit consent and are not activated by default.

Social-Media Cookies

If visitors choose to share course information via social platforms, third-party social cookies may be set. These are subject to the consent choices presented in our site-wide cookie banner.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by flashpageko and relate solely to our domain. They handle core functions such as maintaining your progress through the enquiry form. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be necessary for video playback demonstrations embedded in our course descriptions. We maintain contracts with all third parties to ensure compliance with UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions like keeping a form populated during a single visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, ranging from a few days to two years depending on their purpose. For example, a persistent analytics cookie may expire after thirteen months to align with standard industry practice and UK regulatory expectations. Retention periods are kept to the minimum necessary for the stated purpose.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies typically process device identifiers and session tokens to prevent unauthorised access. Functional cookies store preference flags such as chosen course category. Analytics cookies record page views, referral URLs, and approximate geographic location at country level. Advertising cookies may capture interaction metrics with promotional banners. All data is processed solely for the purposes described and is never sold to third parties.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements. All other categories rely on prior consent obtained through our cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. We maintain records of consent in accordance with the accountability principle of the UK GDPR.

Cookie Provider Information

The following providers operate cookies on our site. Strictly necessary: our own session management system, duration of session only. Analytics: a recognised web analytics provider, category performance, duration thirteen months. Functional: internal preference store, duration six months. No advertising cookies are active unless consent is given, in which case a named demand-side platform may set cookies for up to ninety days. Full details of each cookie name, provider, category, and expiry are available upon request via the contact methods listed below.

How the Consent Manager Works

Our site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular choices for each non-essential category. Visitors may accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise selections. Preferences are stored for twelve months unless manually changed. To alter choices later, return to the banner controls accessible from the footer or contact page. Withdrawal of consent takes effect immediately for future visits.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies may prevent access to interactive features such as the contact form and course booking process. Blocking only third-party cookies will still permit essential site functions but may limit analytics insights we use to improve training content. Instructions for common browsers are available from their official support resources.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. In such cases we rely on appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses. Further information about these transfers appears in our separate Privacy Policy, which should be read alongside this document.

Changes to This Policy

We review this Cookies Policy regularly and update it when our practices or legal requirements change. The date at the top of the page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach us at [email protected], 0191 694 1001, or Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8QZ. We aim to respond within one month in accordance with UK data protection timelines.