Cookies Policy

Last updated: 21 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how trendixa uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a media trends platform based in the United Kingdom, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This policy provides clear information about the cookies we deploy, their purposes, and the choices available to you as a visitor interested in modern studio formats, visual storytelling, camera planning, lighting design, and workflows for digital broadcasts.

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 your preferences, browsing behaviour, and technical details about your device. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools help websites remember users and deliver tailored experiences without storing personal data directly in most cases. On our platform they may record details about how you interact with content on studio formats or lighting design topics, allowing us to improve service delivery over time.

Why the site uses them

We deploy cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your settings across visits, to analyse usage patterns, and to support any limited advertising where applicable. Without them, core features such as navigation between sections on visual storytelling or camera planning workflows could fail. They also enable us to understand aggregate trends in how media professionals explore digital broadcast content, helping refine the platform while respecting your privacy choices under UK law.

Categories of cookies we use

We classify cookies into five main categories. Strictly necessary cookies are essential for basic site operation and cannot be disabled. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or layout choices. Analytics or performance cookies collect anonymous data on page views and navigation paths. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to deliver relevant promotions, though our site minimises these. Social-media cookies facilitate sharing buttons but are only active if you engage with them. Each category serves distinct purposes aligned with our focus on media production education.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by trendixa and relate solely to our domain. They handle essential functions such as session management for users exploring lighting design resources. Third-party cookies originate from external providers like analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across sites but only with your consent where required. We carefully vet any third parties to ensure compliance with PECR and UK GDPR, limiting their use to necessary service improvements.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions like maintaining a logged-in state during a single visit to review camera planning modules. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, ranging from a few days to two years depending on the purpose. For example, a persistent analytics cookie might expire after thirteen months to allow long-term trend analysis without indefinite retention. We review expiry dates regularly to minimise data storage.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies may process IP addresses and browser type to deliver pages on digital broadcast workflows. Functional cookies store user-selected preferences such as video player settings. Analytics cookies handle aggregated metrics like time spent on visual storytelling sections without identifying individuals. Advertising cookies, when present, record interests to show pertinent media tools. All data processing follows data minimisation principles, with no collection of sensitive personal information unless you voluntarily provide it via the contact form.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption in PECR and do not require prior consent. All other categories rely on your explicit consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. We maintain records of consent choices in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements and the guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

How to manage your choices

Our consent manager allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise categories via the cookie banner visible on every page. Changes take effect immediately and are stored for future visits. You may also revisit the banner settings at any time through a link in the footer. Withdrawal of consent stops further collection by those cookies while existing data is handled according to our retention schedule.

Browser-level controls and consequences

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to interactive elements such as course enrolment forms. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content on studio formats but does not stop core functionality. We recommend reviewing your browser’s help section for precise steps, as disabling all cookies can degrade the overall user experience on media-focused sites.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can access via the site footer. We ensure any international processing maintains equivalent protection levels required by UK GDPR.

Policy changes and contact

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational developments. The latest version will always appear on this page with a new last-updated date. For questions about our cookie practices please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. We aim to respond within one month as required by data protection law.

Additional commitments

trendixa remains committed to transparency in all data practices. Regular audits ensure cookies align with our educational mission around visual storytelling and broadcast workflows. Visitors retain full control over non-essential tracking, supporting an open and trustworthy platform for media professionals across the United Kingdom.