Cookies Policy

Last updated: 21 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how newsvoxy uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial provider of Course A newsroom production resources focused on voice and presentation training, including studio speech techniques, microphone setup, camera framing, and structured workflows for news content. The site targets users in the United Kingdom and complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store or access information such as your preferences, browsing patterns, and device details. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools allow websites to recognise returning visitors, maintain session continuity, and deliver personalised experiences without storing sensitive personal data directly in the cookie file itself.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We deploy cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve performance, understand visitor behaviour, and support limited marketing activities where consent is obtained. Without certain cookies the core training resources on voice delivery, microphone positioning, framing shots, and news production workflows would not operate smoothly. Other cookies help us measure how users interact with instructional content so we can refine the service.

Categories of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into five main categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operation such as page navigation and form submission. Functional cookies remember choices like language settings or content preferences. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated information about page views and navigation paths. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used only with consent to measure campaign effectiveness. Social-media cookies allow integration with external platforms when users choose to share training materials.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by newsvoxy and remain under our control. They handle essential functions such as maintaining your progress through training modules on studio speech or camera framing. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers we engage for analytics or content delivery. These providers process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards required by UK data protection law.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary activities such as completing a contact form. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, ranging from a few days to two years depending on purpose. For example, an analytics persistent cookie may expire after 13 months, while a strictly necessary authentication cookie typically lasts no longer than 30 days.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers required to keep the site secure and responsive. Functional cookies store non-identifiable preferences such as video player settings for microphone setup demonstrations. Analytics cookies record aggregated metrics like time spent on workflow tutorials without linking to individual users. Where advertising cookies are active they capture interaction data solely for conversion measurement. No category stores financial details or special-category data.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the PECR exemption for essential service provision and do not require prior consent. All other categories rely on your explicit consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time. Consent records are retained for audit purposes in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _ga; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 13 months
Name: _gid; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 hours
Name: cookie_consent; Provider: newsvoxy; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: 12 months
Name: session_id; Provider: newsvoxy; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: pref_lang; Provider: newsvoxy; Category: Functional; Duration: 6 months

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection of categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customise choices. A link in the footer lets you reopen the manager later to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a strictly necessary cookie so your preferences persist across visits.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as form submission or progress saving in training modules. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content but does not affect site usability. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. We rely on UK adequacy regulations or approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Further details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which you can access via the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact

We review this policy regularly and update it when processing practices or legal requirements change. The current version always displays the last-updated date at the top. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our registered address is Suite 6, Oyster House, Severalls Lane, Colchester, Essex CO4 9PD, United Kingdom.

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