Cookies Policy

Last updated: 02 November 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 objects that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as browser type, device identifiers, visited pages and interaction data. They do not contain personal information in isolation but can be combined with other data to identify users in certain circumstances.

Why this site uses cookies and similar technologies

joltyra operates a commercial website providing information on audiovisual production courses for broadcast studios, camera systems, lighting, sound engineering and live-event workflows. Cookies support essential site functions, improve performance, enable analytics and allow limited advertising where appropriate. They help deliver a reliable experience for visitors in the United Kingdom seeking professional training resources.

Categories of cookies we use

We group cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable core navigation and security features. Functional cookies remember user choices such as language or form preferences. Analytics cookies measure traffic and usage patterns. Advertising cookies track activity for relevant promotions. Social-media cookies may appear if third-party platforms are embedded, though our site avoids active social plugins.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by joltyra and remain under our control. They handle session management and basic preferences. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics or content-delivery services. These may be used for performance measurement or to deliver content from trusted partners. All third-party providers are required to comply with UK data-protection standards.

Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. Necessary session cookies typically expire at the end of your visit. Analytics persistent cookies may last up to twenty-four months. Advertising cookies generally expire within thirteen months. Exact durations appear in the provider table below.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies process IP addresses, session identifiers and security tokens to prevent fraud and enable page loading. Functional cookies store display settings and form progress to reduce repeated inputs. Analytics cookies collect aggregated page-view statistics, referral sources and device information to improve course content presentation. Advertising cookies record browsing interests to show relevant training offers. No category processes sensitive personal data without separate consent.

Consent or exemption basis under UK law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent because they are essential for service delivery. All other categories require prior consent. Visitors may accept or reject non-essential cookies through the site-wide banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting necessary functions. We maintain records of consent choices as required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Cookie providers and durations

The following providers operate cookies on this site. Necessary: joltyra session cookie, purpose site functionality, duration session. Analytics: Google Analytics, purpose traffic measurement, duration twenty-four months. Functional: preference storage cookie, purpose user settings, duration twelve months. Advertising: partner demand-side platform, purpose interest-based offers, duration thirteen months. Full lists are reviewed quarterly and updated when providers change.

How the consent manager works and changing choices

The cookie banner appears on first visit and offers granular controls for each non-essential category. Selecting options records preferences in a first-party cookie. Users may reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or alter selections. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection by the affected category while existing data follows our retention schedule.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies prevents core site features such as form submission and navigation. Blocking analytics reduces our ability to improve content but does not stop site access. Persistent advertising cookies can be cleared manually, although new ones may appear on future visits until consent is updated.

International transfers and Privacy Policy reference

Some analytics and advertising providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details of data handling appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which covers subject rights and contact procedures.

Policy changes and contact information

We review this Cookies Policy regularly and publish updates on this page. Material changes will be highlighted for thirty days. For questions about cookies or data practices please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to 3 Widdowson Close, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8WB. Telephone support is available on 0115 977 0075 during business hours.

Additional transparency measures

We publish an annual summary of cookie categories and provider changes. Visitors may request a machine-readable list of active cookies by contacting [email protected]. All requests are handled within one month in line with UK GDPR timescales. This policy applies to all pages on the domain and any sub-domains used for course information.