Cookies Policy
Last updated: 2 November 2026
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can also track activity or remember settings without using traditional cookies. On this site these tools help deliver audiovisual production course content smoothly and allow us to understand how visitors use resources about broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering, and streamlined workflows.
Why the site uses cookies and similar technologies
We use these technologies to operate the website securely, remember your choices such as cookie preferences, analyse how the site performs, and support legitimate business interests in improving our educational resources for television networks and live events. Without them many features would not function correctly and your experience would be disrupted.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to work. They enable core functions such as page navigation, form submission on the contact page, and security measures. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. We retain them only for the duration of your session or as required for security logs.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language or cookie settings to provide an enhanced experience. They are placed only after you have given consent through the site-wide cookie banner. These cookies typically last for up to twelve months unless you clear them earlier.
Analytics or performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the site so we can measure performance and improve content on audiovisual production topics. They are set only with your consent. Data is aggregated and retained for a maximum of twenty-six months before automatic deletion.
Advertising or targeting cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant information about our courses. They require explicit consent under PECR. Retention periods vary by provider but generally do not exceed thirteen months.
Social-media cookies
If social-media features are present they may set cookies to track sharing or engagement. These require consent and are controlled by the relevant platforms. We limit their use and retain no personal data from them beyond the consent period.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by tellylix. Third-party cookies come from external providers that help with analytics or other services. Both types are listed in the table below and are subject to the same consent rules.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until you delete them. The table below shows the exact duration for each category so you can understand how long information stays on your device.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store preference settings. Analytics cookies process usage statistics such as pages viewed and time spent. Advertising cookies may record interest in course topics. All processing follows UK GDPR principles of minimisation and purpose limitation.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption for essential operation. All other categories rely on your consent obtained through the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. Consent records are kept for audit purposes under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Cookie or provider table
The following table summarises the cookies used. Strictly necessary: session ID by tellylix, duration session. Functional: preference storage by tellylix, duration twelve months. Analytics: usage measurement by third-party provider, duration twenty-six months. Advertising: interest tracking by third-party provider, duration thirteen months.
How the consent manager works and how users can reject, change, or withdraw choices
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or manage preferences. You can reopen the banner from the footer or contact page to change selections. Withdrawing consent stops further setting of non-essential cookies but does not delete those already stored.
Browser-level controls and the functional consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the contact form and navigation from working. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve the site but does not stop core functions. Instructions for common browsers are available from their help sections.
International transfers
Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy available on the website.
Policy changes, contact route, and last-updated date
We review this policy regularly and update it when practices change. The current version is dated 2 November 2026. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email administration@gtc.org.uk. We will respond within one month in accordance with UK GDPR.
This Cookies Policy is provided for information only and does not constitute legal advice. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.