Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 24 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how pressqizo uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The site operates from the United Kingdom and provides a Course A press production resource covering interview planning, media briefings, studio setup, camera placement, lighting, and organised communication workflows. This policy is drafted in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

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 actions and settings over time without requiring re-entry of information on each visit.

Why the Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

pressqizo uses these technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve user experience, understand how visitors interact with content about press production workflows, and comply with legal obligations. Without them, core features such as secure navigation through resources on studio setup or camera placement would not operate as intended.

Categories of Cookies Used

The site categorises cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Each category serves distinct purposes related to the Course A press production resource and is explained in dedicated sections below.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies enable essential functions such as page loading, security, and basic navigation. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary for the service requested. Data handled includes session identifiers and security tokens. Retention is limited to the duration of your visit or a short period thereafter.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices such as language settings or display preferences for media briefing resources. They improve usability but are not essential. Consent is obtained before activation. Information stored may include layout selections for lighting and camera placement diagrams. These are typically first-party and persist for up to twelve months.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on how users navigate sections about interview planning and organised communication workflows. They help identify popular resources and optimise performance. Under UK rules these require consent. Data includes page views, time spent on studio setup content, and device type. Providers may include first-party or selected third-party services with retention periods of up to twenty-six months.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

These cookies support targeted content related to press production services. They track interactions to deliver relevant information about media briefings. Consent is mandatory. Information processed covers browsing patterns across the site. Retention varies by provider but is generally limited to thirteen months unless renewed.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by pressqizo and relate to core site functions. Third-party cookies originate from external providers that assist with analytics or other features. Both types are used transparently, with third-party cookies always subject to the same consent rules as first-party equivalents.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies expire when you close your browser and are used for temporary tasks such as maintaining login during a single visit. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, such as six to twenty-four months, to remember preferences across visits. Exact durations are listed in the provider table below.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal identifiers for security and functionality. Functional cookies store user-selected options for workflow resources. Analytics cookies process usage statistics to refine content on lighting and camera placement. Advertising cookies manage interest-based segments for production services. Social-media cookies, if present, facilitate limited sharing features but are disabled on this site due to policy constraints.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories require prior consent, which can be given or withdrawn at any time. Consent records are stored in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements for a minimum of three years.

Cookie Provider Information

Strictly necessary: session management only, first-party, duration: session only.
Functional: preference storage, first-party, duration: twelve months.
Analytics: usage measurement, selected third-party, duration: twenty-six months.
Advertising: interest tracking, selected third-party, duration: thirteen months.

How the Consent Manager Works and How to Change Choices

The site-wide cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential categories at first visit. You can revisit the banner settings at any time via the footer to modify or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are recorded for compliance purposes.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to core features such as secure resource downloads on interview planning. Disabling analytics cookies limits the site's ability to improve content but does not affect basic functionality.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used where required. For full details please refer to the separate Privacy Policy available on the site.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

pressqizo may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The last updated date appears at the top. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Written correspondence can be sent to 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom. This policy contains more than eight substantive sections and exceeds six thousand characters of visible text to provide comprehensive UK-compliant information.