Cookies Policy
Last updated on 28 September 2026.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They store information that helps the site function correctly and understand how visitors use it. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can access or record data about your browsing activity. These tools can remember preferences, track sessions and support features such as broadcast schedule reminders for Course A media timing and production resource users.
Why the site uses them
We use cookies to deliver reliable access to studio cues, camera timing data and audio check tools. They enable smooth workflows for live shows by keeping your session active and remembering settings that improve performance. Without them certain essential functions such as saving production timelines would not operate.
Categories of cookies we deploy
Strictly necessary cookies
These ensure core site security and basic navigation. They activate when you load pages containing broadcast schedules or live show coordination features.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as preferred camera timing views or audio check presets so you do not need to re-enter them on each visit.
Analytics or performance cookies
These collect aggregated information about how users interact with production resource pages, helping us refine workflow efficiency for live broadcasts.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Although limited on this site, any advertising cookies would measure interest in media timing services while respecting your choices.
Social-media cookies
If social sharing buttons appear they may set cookies to track interactions with third-party platforms.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by timezik and relate to our own media timing tools. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services that support performance monitoring of studio cue pages.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, for example up to thirteen months for analytics purposes, after which they automatically expire.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers to maintain secure sessions. Functional cookies store preference data such as selected camera angles. Analytics cookies record page views and interaction times to improve live show workflow tools. All data is used solely to support the Course A media timing and production resource.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies operate under the exemption in the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations because they are essential for service delivery. All other categories require your consent under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We obtain consent through the site-wide cookie banner before setting non-essential cookies.
Cookie provider table
The following table summarises the main cookies in use. Provider names, categories and durations are listed for transparency.
- Name: _session_id – Purpose: Maintain active production session – Provider: timezik – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: _pref_timing – Purpose: Remember camera timing preferences – Provider: timezik – Category: Functional – Duration: 6 months
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Measure page performance for workflow improvements – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 13 months
- Name: _studio_cue – Purpose: Support live show coordination – Provider: timezik – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences. You can return to the banner at any time via the footer to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and previous choices are overwritten.
Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent access to broadcast schedules and live production features. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect core functionality but limits our ability to improve the service.
International transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details on data handling.
Policy changes and contact route
We review this policy regularly and will update it when practices change. The last revision date appears at the top of the page. If you have questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or write to [email protected] or First Floor, Windmill House, 127-128 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent DA12 1BL. Company Registration Number: 06019292 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | VAT Number: GB778186769 | Registered Office: 8 Acre Road, Reading, England, RG2 0SU