Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 November 2026

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files stored 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, device identifiers, IP addresses, pages visited and time spent on those pages.

Why headlinejo Uses These Technologies

headlinejo operates a commercial website focused on professional live television production training and resources. Cookies help deliver core site functions, remember user selections, measure performance and support lawful business operations under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Without them many features would not work correctly.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable secure logins, form submissions and basic navigation. They are set automatically and do not require consent. Examples include session identifiers that keep you logged in during a visit and security tokens that protect against fraud. These cookies are first-party and usually expire when you close the browser.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices such as language settings or cookie preferences. They improve usability but are not strictly required. headlinejo uses them to store your consent selections so the banner does not reappear unnecessarily. These may be first-party or set by service providers and can last up to twelve months.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, helping us understand traffic patterns and improve content. They are used only with consent under PECR. Data may include aggregated page views and referral sources. Providers may include analytics platforms that process information on our behalf. These cookies are typically persistent and can remain for up to twenty-four months.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track browsing behaviour to deliver relevant advertisements. They are third-party cookies placed by advertising networks. Consent is required before they are activated. They help limit how often an advert is shown and measure campaign effectiveness. Retention periods vary but commonly range from thirty days to two years depending on the provider.

Social Media Cookies

Social media cookies are placed by platforms when content is shared or embedded. They may track your activity across sites. We only enable them after you give consent. These third-party cookies can persist for up to two years and are used to personalise social features.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by headlinejo and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies come from external domains such as analytics or advertising services. We carefully select third parties and ensure they meet UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually removed. Retention periods are stated in our provider lists so you can understand how long information stays available.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and security flags. Functional cookies store preference flags. Analytics cookies process usage statistics. Advertising cookies record interaction data for ad personalisation. Social cookies capture sharing actions. All processing is limited to the purposes described and data is not used for unrelated activities.

Consent or Exemption Basis

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories require your consent. You can give, refuse or withdraw consent at any time through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent records are kept in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements.

Cookie Provider Information

Our providers include analytics services for performance measurement, consent management platforms for preference storage and advertising networks for targeted campaigns. Each category lists the provider name, cookie purpose, category and typical duration when that information is available from the provider.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices by category. Your selections are saved and can be changed later via a link in the footer. Withdrawing consent stops further collection by those categories but does not delete data already processed.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling cookies may prevent the site from remembering preferences or completing forms. Some features such as the contact form may still work but personalised elements could be lost. Check your browser help pages for exact steps.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used where required. Details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which you should read alongside this document.

Policy Changes

We review this policy regularly. Material changes will be notified via the site banner or email if you have opted in. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Route

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise rights under UK GDPR please contact us using the details on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG, United Kingdom and telephone is 01494 671234.

Further Information

This policy forms part of our commitment to transparency. It explains practical consequences of cookie use and your choices. We encourage you to review it together with our full Privacy Policy for a complete picture of data handling practices at headlinejo.