Cookies Policy

Last Updated

30 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how alertizo uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a professional hub for live television production based in the United Kingdom, we are committed to transparency in line with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, browsing history on the site, and technical details like browser type. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that perform comparable functions by accessing or storing data on your device. These tools help websites function properly and gather insights without requiring repeated manual input from users.

Why Does alertizo Use Cookies

We employ cookies to ensure our platform delivers reliable access to resources on studio equipment integration, dynamic camera techniques, acoustic optimization, lighting setups, and production processes. Cookies enable core navigation, remember user selections during visits, measure site performance for improvement, and support secure interactions. Without them, many features would fail, leading to disrupted experiences for professionals exploring news programs, interviews, and live shows.

Categories of Cookies We Employ

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for basic site operation, including security and session management. They require no consent under PECR as they are strictly necessary.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices like language or display preferences to enhance usability during exploration of production techniques.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These collect aggregated data on visitor behaviour to analyse how users engage with content about camera techniques and lighting setups, helping refine the platform.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Used sparingly for relevant promotions of courses, these cookies track interests to deliver tailored information on live television topics.

Social Media Cookies

These may integrate with external platforms to allow sharing of production insights, though they require explicit consent.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies originate directly from alertizo and handle core functions like maintaining sessions for course material access. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services and are used only where necessary for performance measurement or secure processing, always under our oversight.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only during your active visit and are deleted upon closing the browser, suitable for temporary tasks like form completion. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, such as up to 24 months for analytics purposes, to retain preferences across multiple sessions related to production process learning.

Data Handled and Specific Purposes

Cookies may process device identifiers, IP addresses, timestamps, and interaction logs. Necessary cookies ensure security during access to live show resources. Analytics cookies track page views to optimise content on acoustic optimization. All processing aligns with minimised data collection under UK GDPR principles.

Consent and Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the exemption in PECR without consent. All other categories rely on your affirmative consent via our banner, withdrawable at any time. This complies with UK GDPR requirements for lawful processing and transparency.

Our Cookie Providers and Details

The following lists key cookies in use: Essential session identifier from alertizo for site security lasting the session duration. Analytics tool from a performance provider for usage statistics with 13-month retention. Functional preference cookie from alertizo remembering display settings for 6 months. No advertising cookies are active without consent, and all third-party durations are reviewed regularly to ensure compliance.

How Our Consent Manager Operates

Upon first visit, a site-wide cookie banner appears allowing selection of categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices. Preferences are stored via a necessary cookie and can be revisited through the banner link to modify or withdraw consent instantly.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies via settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or navigation on our platform, while blocking analytics could limit our ability to improve resources on dynamic camera techniques and reliable production processes.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party cookies may involve transfers outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details on these protections.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is dated 30 October 2026. For questions, use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach enquiries@salford.ac.uk, +44 161 295 0100, or Orange Tower, MediaCityUK B4, Salford Quays, Salford M50 2HE, United Kingdom. Your feedback helps maintain compliance and user trust in our services.