Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 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 preferences, session details, and usage patterns. Similar technologies include web beacons and local storage that serve comparable functions for remembering choices or measuring activity.

Why this site uses them

stagerixa operates a commercial website providing professional resources on studio production. Cookies support core functions like page navigation, preference retention, and performance measurement so visitors experience reliable access to content about equipment setup, camera operation, lighting, sound, and live-show workflows.

Categories of cookies in use

Strictly necessary cookies

These enable basic site operation such as security and form submission. Without them the site cannot function properly.

Functional cookies

They remember user choices such as language or display settings to improve convenience during visits.

Analytics or performance cookies

These collect aggregated data on how pages are used, helping identify improvements in navigation and content delivery.

Advertising or targeting cookies

Where present they support relevant promotions, though this site minimises their use.

Social-media cookies

These may be set by external platforms if content is shared, but the site does not embed active social features.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by stagerixa and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers for analytics or other services and are subject to those providers own policies.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies expire when the browser closes. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically up to twenty-four months, to retain preferences or measure long-term usage trends.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers for security and load balancing. Functional cookies store preference flags. Analytics cookies record page views and device type in aggregated form. No personal contact details are collected by these mechanisms.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate-interest exemption under PECR. All other categories require consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. The site complies with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

How the consent manager works

The banner appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. Choices are stored for twelve months. Users may reopen the banner via the footer to review or alter selections, or withdraw consent entirely.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent forms from working or pages from loading correctly. Users remain responsible for managing these settings.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Further details appear in the Privacy Policy accessible from the site footer.

Policy changes and contact

This document is reviewed periodically. Material updates will be indicated by a revised date. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal address: Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. Telephone: 01494 671234.

Additional considerations for professional users

Visitors exploring resources on dynamic camera operation or sound-wave management should note that cookies do not influence the educational content itself. They only facilitate technical delivery. Persistent analytics cookies help stagerixa understand which workflow topics attract repeated views, allowing refinement of resource organisation without identifying individuals.

Retention and expiry details

Analytics identifiers typically expire after thirteen months. Functional preference cookies last up to six months. Session cookies are removed immediately upon browser closure. Exact durations are listed in the consent banner for transparency.

Consequences of declining non-essential cookies

Declining analytics and functional cookies limits the sites ability to remember display preferences and reduces insight into usage patterns. Core navigation and contact-form functionality remain available through strictly necessary cookies alone.