Cookies Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store or access information such as preferences, browsing behaviour and technical details. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools allow sites to recognise returning visitors, remember choices and support secure operation without storing sensitive personal data directly in most cases.

Why the site uses them

newspixel operates a commercial website providing professional resources on studio production in motion. Cookies help deliver consistent functionality, measure performance, maintain security and support user experience across visits. Without them many features would not work correctly or would require repeated manual input on every page.

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

Strictly necessary cookies enable core site functions such as navigation and form submission. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or layout choices. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage data to improve content and workflows. Advertising cookies may track interests for relevant promotions though this site minimises such use. Social-media cookies allow sharing or embedding but are not active unless you interact with those features.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by newspixel and relate to our domain only. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. We review all third-party providers to ensure they meet UK data protection standards before allowing their cookies.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period ranging from a few days to two years depending on purpose. Necessary session cookies typically expire at the end of the visit while some preference cookies may last up to twelve months to avoid repeated setup.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process technical identifiers to keep sessions secure and forms working. Functional cookies store user-selected settings such as video player preferences. Analytics cookies record page views and device type in aggregated form only. No category stores names, addresses or contact details unless you actively submit them via the contact form on our Contacts page.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Under PECR and the UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies operate without consent because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories require prior consent which is obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time and we will stop using non-essential cookies from that point forward.

Cookie or provider details

Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider newspixel, duration session only
Functional: preference storage, provider newspixel, duration up to 12 months
Analytics: usage measurement, provider external analytics service, duration up to 24 months
Advertising: interest tracking if enabled, provider selected partners, duration up to 13 months

How the consent manager works

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a persistent cookie so your preference is remembered. You can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to adjust settings later.

Browser-level controls and consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login, form submission or basic navigation. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve the site but does not stop core functionality. Instructions for common browsers are available on their support sites.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our Privacy Policy which you can access from the footer.

Policy changes and contact

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 contact us using the form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Briar Cottage, Holyhead Road, Llanfairpwll, Gwynedd LL61 5YX, United Kingdom and telephone is 0300 111 4123.

Further information

This policy explains practical choices available to visitors in the United Kingdom. It does not cover every technical detail but focuses on information most relevant to users of our studio production resources. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.