Cookies Policy

Last updated: 16 September 2026

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on the site and referring web addresses. They do not contain personal data in themselves but can be linked to other information we hold about you.

Why the site uses them

buzzquell operates a commercial website providing professional resources on studio equipment setup, dynamic camera operation, lighting, sound waves and high-quality workflows for television news and live shows. We use cookies to make the site function correctly, to remember your settings, to understand how visitors use our content and to deliver relevant information. Without these technologies many core features would not work reliably.

Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site functions such as navigation and access to secure areas. Functional cookies remember choices like language or region to improve convenience. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information about usage so we can improve content on studio production topics. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used to limit repetition of messages and measure campaign effectiveness. Social-media cookies can appear if third-party platforms are embedded, though our site does not maintain a blog or article feed.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by buzzquell and stay within our domain. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. We carefully select third parties and require them to meet UK data-protection standards.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention information

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period or until manually removed. Typical durations range from a few hours for session management to thirteen months for analytics identifiers. Exact expiry dates appear in the table below.

The data handled and purpose of each used category

Necessary cookies handle session identifiers and security tokens to keep the site operational. Functional cookies store preferences such as video player settings relevant to camera-operation tutorials. Analytics cookies record page views and navigation paths so we can refine resources on lighting and sound. Advertising cookies may track interaction with promotional banners. No category stores financial details or health information.

The consent or exemption basis for each category under UK law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories rely on your consent, which you can give or refuse through our site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Cookie or provider table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use.

Name: _site_session – Purpose: Maintains your session – Provider: buzzquell – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
Name: _pref_lang – Purpose: Stores language preference – Provider: buzzquell – Category: Functional – Duration: 6 months
Name: _ga – Purpose: Distinguishes unique users for analytics – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 13 months
Name: _gid – Purpose: Stores information about user behaviour – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours
Name: _fbp – Purpose: Delivers targeted advertising – Provider: Meta – Category: Advertising – Duration: 3 months

How the consent manager works and how users can reject, change or withdraw choices

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences by category. You can reopen the banner from the footer at any time to alter your choices. Withdrawing consent stops further collection by those categories but does not delete previously collected data where retention is still justified.

Browser-level controls and the functional consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking necessary cookies may prevent login, video playback or form submission. Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve studio-production resources but does not stop the site from functioning.

International transfers and cross-reference to the Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses. For further details on data handling please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is available via the site navigation.

Policy changes, contact route and last-updated date

We review this Cookies Policy regularly and update it when our practices or legal requirements change. The date at the top of the page shows the most recent revision. If you have questions about our use of cookies please contact us using the form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. You can also write to 48 Broadley Terrace, London NW1 6LG or telephone 020 7725 5858. Company Registration Number: 06331597 | Registered Office: 22 Wycombe End, Beaconsfield HP9 1NB | Place of Registration: England and Wales