Cookies Policy

Last updated: 05 November 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how veritixu uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial provider of courses focused on audiovisual production excellence in the United Kingdom. Our practices comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. By continuing to use the site after seeing our cookie banner, you indicate your preferences in line with the choices you make through that banner or through your browser settings.

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, pixels, and local storage objects. These tools allow websites to recognise returning visitors, remember choices, and gather data that improves functionality. Information stored may include device identifiers, IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on sections of the site.

Why the Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use these technologies to deliver core site features, remember user selections, measure performance, and support legitimate business operations. Without them, certain elements such as the contact form, navigation preferences, and secure areas would not function correctly. Analytics help us understand how visitors interact with content about broadcast studio design and sound engineering so that we can refine course materials. Advertising cookies, where present, assist in showing relevant promotions for our audiovisual production courses to interested users.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember choices like language or form data to enhance usability. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on visitor numbers and popular pages. Advertising or targeting cookies track browsing to deliver personalised content. Social-media cookies may appear if third-party sharing buttons are enabled, although our site minimises their use.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by veritixu and relate to our domain. They handle essential tasks such as session management for the contact form. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics platforms or advertising networks. These may track activity across multiple sites and are subject to the privacy policies of those providers.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. Retention periods vary by category, with strictly necessary cookies often expiring at the end of the session and analytics cookies lasting up to two years to support long-term trend analysis.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data required for site operation, such as session identifiers. Functional cookies store preference data like form entries to reduce repeated input. Analytics cookies capture usage statistics without identifying individuals directly. Advertising cookies record interactions to tailor course recommendations. Each category serves a distinct operational or improvement purpose aligned with UK legal requirements.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption and do not require consent. Functional, analytics, and advertising cookies rely on consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time. Where legitimate interests apply, such as fraud prevention, we balance those interests against your rights under UK GDPR.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: session_id; Purpose: Maintain user session; Provider: veritixu; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: preference_store; Purpose: Remember form selections; Provider: veritixu; Category: Functional; Duration: 30 days
Name: _ga; Purpose: Analyse site usage; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 2 years
Name: _fbp; Purpose: Track conversions for course promotions; Provider: Meta; Category: Advertising; Duration: 90 days

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. Selections are stored and can be changed later via a link in the footer. Withdrawing consent stops further collection by those cookies, although previously stored data may remain until its natural expiry.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the contact form from submitting correctly. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content on camera control systems and professional lighting. Full disablement can degrade site performance and restrict access to personalised course information.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can access via the footer link.

Policy Changes, Contact Route, and Further Information

We review this policy periodically and update it when practices or regulations change. The current version is dated 05 November 2026. For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. You may also write to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, United Kingdom or call +44 845 644 3846. This document forms part of our broader commitment to transparency under UK data protection law.