Cookies Policy
Last Updated
This Cookies Policy was last updated on 23 September 2026.
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store or access information such as your preferences, browsing history, and device details. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that serve comparable functions. Under UK rules these tools can collect data ranging from simple identifiers to more detailed usage patterns, helping sites operate smoothly while raising privacy considerations that must be managed transparently.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
showpathvo uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver its professional resource on studio production in motion, including equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound, and workflow optimisation for television news and live shows. These tools enable core functionality, improve performance, support limited analytics, and comply with legal obligations. Without them many features would fail or become inefficient, directly affecting the quality of the service provided to users in the United Kingdom.
Categories of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They handle security, session management, and basic navigation. No consent is required under PECR because they are strictly necessary.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember user choices such as language or display preferences to enhance usability without being essential.
Analytics or Performance Cookies
These measure how visitors interact with content, helping showpathvo refine studio-production resources. Consent is obtained where required.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies
Although limited on this commercial resource, any advertising cookies would require explicit consent and are currently not deployed.
Social-Media Cookies
No social-media plugins or associated cookies are used on this site.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by showpathvo and relate to core site operations. Third-party cookies may come from service providers such as analytics platforms. All third-party providers are vetted for UK GDPR compliance, and users receive clear information about their involvement through the consent banner.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies expire when the browser closes and are used for temporary functions such as maintaining a user session during a visit. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between one month and two years, to store preferences or analytics data. Exact durations appear in the table below.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers for security and session continuity. Functional cookies store preference settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics such as page views and time spent on studio-production topics. No personal data beyond what is strictly needed for these purposes is retained without consent.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption in PECR. All other categories obtain consent via the site-wide cookie banner in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and can be withdrawn at any time without detriment.
Cookie Provider Table
- Name: _session – Provider: showpathvo – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: _pref – Provider: showpathvo – Category: Functional – Duration: 12 months
- Name: _ga – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 2 years
- Name: _gid – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours
How the Consent Manager Works
The site-wide cookie banner allows visitors to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. Changes can be made at any time via a link in the footer that reopens the banner. Withdrawal of consent takes immediate effect and does not affect prior lawful processing.
Browser-Level Controls
Most browsers permit users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent core features such as secure access from working. Analytics and functional cookies can usually be blocked without breaking essential navigation, although some personalisation will be lost.
International Transfers
Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in the Privacy Policy accessible from the footer.
Policy Changes and Contact
showpathvo may update this policy to reflect legal or operational developments. The current version will always be posted here. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG or by telephone on 01494 671234.