Cookies Policy

Last updated: 3 November 2026.

This Cookies Policy explains how wordilyx uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are based in the United Kingdom and operate in compliance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

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 status, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons and pixels that may track usage patterns without storing files on your device. These tools allow websites to remember actions and preferences over time.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve performance, understand visitor interactions, and deliver relevant content. Without them certain features like the contact form and cookie banner would not operate as intended. Our use supports a professional hub for live television production topics including studio equipment integration and dynamic camera techniques.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Each category serves distinct purposes and is governed by different consent rules under UK law.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for basic site operation such as security and form submission. They do not require consent under PECR because they enable core functionality like the contact form.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember user choices such as language or display settings to enhance usability without tracking across sites.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These measure how visitors interact with pages about acoustic optimisation, lighting setups, and production processes. They help us refine content but are only set after consent.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Targeting cookies may personalise promotional messages related to news programs and live shows. Consent is required before they are activated.

Social-Media Cookies

These enable sharing or embedding features if used, though our site does not host a blog or review sections.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by wordilyx and remain under our control. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services and are subject to those providers own policies. We limit third-party use to essential partners only.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies expire when you close the browser and hold temporary data like form progress. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, often up to twenty-four months, to retain preferences across visits. Exact durations appear in our consent manager.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal identifiers for security and may last only for the browsing session. Functional cookies store preference flags for up to one year. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics such as page views on lighting setups topics and retain data for up to fourteen months. Targeting cookies record interest signals for up to thirteen months after consent. All processing occurs under documented lawful bases.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories obtain explicit consent via the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. Consent records are stored securely for audit purposes under UK GDPR accountability rules.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection or rejection of non-essential categories. Changes can be made through a settings link in the footer. Withdrawal of consent takes immediate effect and prevents further setting of opted-out cookies. The manager logs choices to demonstrate compliance.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow blocking or deletion of cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the contact form from submitting correctly. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content on dynamic camera techniques and reliable production processes. Full functionality may be lost if all cookies are rejected.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used where required. Details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which you can request via the contact form.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

We review this policy regularly and update it when practices or regulations change. The current version always displays the last-updated date above. For questions about cookies or to exercise rights contact us using the details on the Contacts page or via enquiries@salford.ac.uk, +44 (0)161 295 0100, or MediaCity Campus, University of Salford, Broadway, Salford M50 2AB, United Kingdom. Company Name: Shoot Blue Limited | Company Registration Number: 13033970 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | Registered Office: Unit 10, Roslin Square, Roslin Road, London W3 8DH, United Kingdom | VAT Number: 494089156 | Email: enquiries@salford.ac.uk | Phone: +44 (0)161 295 0100 | {site.footer_text}