Cookies Policy

Last updated: 30 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 your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and interactions with forms or video players. In the United Kingdom this activity is regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Why This Site Uses Cookies

starreportx operates a commercial resource focused on studio production techniques for television and live events. Cookies help deliver core functions, remember user choices, measure performance and support essential security measures. Without them many features would not work correctly and the site could not maintain the quality expected by professionals in the industry.

Categories of Cookies in Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable navigation, access to secure areas and basic form submission. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. Examples include session identifiers that keep you logged in during a visit and security tokens that protect against cross-site request forgery.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language selection or video player settings. They improve usability but are not essential. Consent is obtained before these cookies are set. They typically expire after twelve months.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site. They help identify popular content and diagnose technical issues. Under UK rules they require consent. Data is aggregated and does not identify individuals directly. Retention periods range from fourteen months to twenty-six months depending on the provider.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Although this site does not run behavioural advertising, certain cookies may be used by approved partners to limit repeated messages and measure campaign effectiveness. Consent is always required. These cookies usually last for up to thirteen months.

Social Media Cookies

If embedded media from third-party platforms is present, those platforms may set cookies to track viewing and sharing. Consent is obtained and the cookies follow the retention policies of the respective platforms, often between six and twenty-four months.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by starreportx and can only be read by this domain. Third-party cookies are set by external services such as content delivery networks or measurement providers. Both types are listed in the tables below with their specific purposes and durations.

Session versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. The site uses both types. Persistent cookies carry explicit expiry dates that are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain proportionate to their purpose.

Data Handled and Specific Purposes

Each category processes limited data. Necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and load-balancing identifiers. Analytics cookies record page views, referral sources and device characteristics. Functional cookies store display preferences and accessibility settings. All processing is documented in the site privacy notice which is cross-referenced here. No cookies are used for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.

Consent or Exemption Basis under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption in PECR. All other categories obtain prior consent through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded, can be withdrawn at any time and is as easy to refuse as to give. Records of consent are retained for the duration required by the Information Commissioner guidance.

Cookie Provider Summary

Strictly necessary session token issued by starreportx for authentication, first-party, expires at end of session.
Functional preference store set by starreportx for player settings, first-party, twelve-month duration.
Analytics identifier issued by Google Analytics for usage measurement, third-party, fourteen-month duration.
Performance timing cookie issued by Cloudflare for load-time monitoring, third-party, one-month duration.
Security token issued by starreportx for fraud prevention, first-party, six-month duration.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on first visit and offers granular choices for each non-essential category. You may accept all, reject all or select specific categories. Choices are stored for twelve months. To change preferences later, return to the banner via the footer link or clear site data in your browser. Withdrawal of consent takes effect immediately for future visits.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as form submission and video playback. Blocking analytics cookies will reduce the site ability to improve content but will not stop the site from operating. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their support pages. Disabling cookies entirely may result in repeated consent prompts and loss of saved preferences.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are in place. Details appear in the Privacy Policy which should be read alongside this document.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

This policy is reviewed at least annually. Material changes will be announced on the site and the last-updated date revised. For questions about cookies or to exercise data-protection rights contact [email protected] or write to Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, United Kingdom. Telephone enquiries can be made on +44 1494 671234. The site also maintains a contact form on the Contacts page for written requests.

Further Information

This Cookies Policy forms part of the wider privacy framework operated by starreportx. It is intended to give clear, practical information so that visitors can make informed choices. If any section requires clarification please use the contact details above.