Cookies Policy
Last updated: 26 October 2026.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons and pixel tags that can track user behaviour without storing files directly on your device. These tools can store or access information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and interaction data with our course materials on live production decks and control rooms.
Why the site uses them
We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly for visitors interested in our specialised training in multi-camera switching, live broadcasting techniques, real-time video operation, and professional management of television and streaming productions. They help maintain security, remember preferences, and analyse how users navigate our commercial site so we can improve the experience for professionals seeking these skills.
Categories of cookies we employ
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember choices like language settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect data on how pages are used. Advertising or targeting cookies may personalise content although we limit these. Social-media cookies are present only if third-party sharing features are engaged.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by mingleza and relate to our own domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services that support our site operations. Both types may be used to deliver and measure the effectiveness of our training programmes.
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, which can range from a few days to two years depending on the purpose, such as remembering login status or tracking long-term usage patterns for course improvement.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data to keep the site operational. Analytics cookies handle aggregated usage statistics to refine content about control-room techniques. Functional cookies store preference data to personalise your view of our offerings. All processing aligns with our goal of providing high-quality education in live production.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR, strictly necessary cookies operate without consent because they are essential. Other categories require your prior consent, which you can manage through our site-wide cookie banner. We rely on legitimate interests only where strictly appropriate and always offer clear opt-out options.
Cookie table with names, providers, categories and durations
- _ga – Google Analytics – Analytics – 2 years
- _gid – Google Analytics – Analytics – 24 hours
- cookie_consent – mingleza – Strictly necessary – 1 year
- session_id – mingleza – Strictly necessary – Session
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. You can revisit the banner at any time via the footer to change or withdraw consent without affecting previously stored data that has already been processed.
Browser-level controls and consequences
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to parts of the site such as the contact form. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content but does not stop core functionality.
International transfers
Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. Please refer to our separate Privacy Policy for full details on data transfers and your rights.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always appear on this page. For questions please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email info@nfts.co.uk. Our address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and telephone number is 01494 671234.