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 a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage that can track activity or store information without using traditional cookie files. On this site these technologies may record details such as browser type, device identifiers, pages visited and actions taken during course enquiries or enrolment processes related to live production training.

Why this site uses cookies and similar technologies

novelito uses these tools to operate the website securely, remember user choices such as language or consent settings, measure how visitors interact with course information on multi-camera switching and live broadcasting techniques, and deliver relevant content about real-time video operation programmes. Without them many core functions would not work reliably for visitors exploring professional management of television and streaming productions courses.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable navigation, access to secure areas such as the contact form, and basic security features. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember preferences such as form field entries or display settings. They improve usability for users researching control room courses but are not essential for basic operation.

Analytics or performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, including which pages about live production decks receive the most attention. The data helps improve course descriptions and navigation. They are used only with consent.

Advertising or targeting cookies

Although this site does not run personalised advertising, any third-party tools that could deliver targeted messages about streaming production training are placed only after explicit consent and are listed in the table below.

Social-media cookies

No social-media plugins or sharing buttons are present on this site, so no social-media cookies are set by novelito.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by novelito and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services that support measurement of interest in live broadcasting techniques courses. Both types are detailed in the provider table.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies are deleted when you close the browser and are used for temporary functions such as maintaining a contact-form session. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period, often between 30 days and 24 months, to remember consent choices or return-visit behaviour related to course enquiries.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process minimal technical data such as session identifiers to keep the site operational. Analytics cookies handle aggregated usage statistics including time spent on pages describing real-time video operation. No personal data such as names or contact details from the form are stored inside cookies themselves.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Under the UK GDPR and PECR, strictly necessary cookies operate under the exemption for essential site functionality. All other categories rely on prior consent collected through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Cookie provider table

Name: _ga
Purpose: Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics on course pages
Provider: Google Analytics
Category: Analytics
Duration: 2 years
Name: _gid
Purpose: Stores information about how visitors use the site
Provider: Google Analytics
Category: Analytics
Duration: 24 hours
Name: cookie_consent
Purpose: Records consent choices for non-essential cookies
Provider: novelito
Category: Necessary
Duration: 12 months

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

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. Users may accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or access detailed settings. Choices are stored in a first-party cookie and can be updated at any time by revisiting the banner link available in the footer. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further setting of rejected cookies.

Browser-level controls and functional consequences

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent the contact form from submitting correctly or cause repeated banner displays. Disabling analytics cookies reduces the data available to improve descriptions of multi-camera switching courses but does not stop core site functions.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. For full details please refer to the Privacy Policy accessible from the footer.

Policy changes, contact route, and last-updated date

novelito may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or law. The current version is dated 26 October 2026. For questions about cookies or this policy please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email info@nfts.co.uk. Postal enquiries may be sent to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG or by telephone on 01494 671234.