Cookies Policy

Last updated: 30 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 recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage objects that can store or access data on your device. These files can hold details such as your preferences, login status or browsing patterns without storing personal data directly in every case.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

journalexi operates an informative resource on audiovisual production topics including broadcast studio design and live event workflows. Cookies help deliver core site functions, improve performance and support legitimate business interests under United Kingdom data protection law. They enable the site to remember user choices, measure audience reach and maintain security standards expected of a commercial website.

Categories of Cookies Used

Strictly necessary cookies ensure basic site operation such as page navigation and form submission. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or display settings. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage statistics to identify popular content areas. Advertising or targeting cookies may be employed by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness. Social media cookies allow interaction with external platforms when sharing production resources.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by journalexi and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types appear on the site but third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers in addition to this document.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open and are deleted automatically when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. Typical retention periods range from a few hours for security tokens to twenty-four months for certain analytics identifiers, after which the cookie expires or is overwritten.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies process minimal identifiers required for site stability and security. Functional cookies store user-selected settings to avoid repeated configuration. Analytics cookies capture page views, referral sources and device type to produce statistical reports. Advertising cookies record interaction metrics for campaign optimisation. Each category processes data solely for the stated purpose and never for unrelated commercial exploitation.

Legal Basis for Each Category Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption within the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. All other categories require consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out. The Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR principles of transparency and accountability underpin these practices.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _ga; Purpose: Analytics measurement; Provider: Google; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 months.
Name: _gid; Purpose: Session distinction; Provider: Google; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 hours.
Name: cookie_consent; Purpose: Preference storage; Provider: journalexi; Category: Necessary; Duration: 12 months.
Name: session_id; Purpose: Security and navigation; Provider: journalexi; Category: Necessary; Duration: Session only.

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of non-essential categories. Users may reopen the banner via the footer link at any time to review or alter selections. Withdrawal of consent takes immediate effect and prevents further setting of rejected cookies. Existing cookies from rejected categories are cleared where technically feasible.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers permit blocking or deletion of cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent core functions such as form submission or page loading. Blocking analytics cookies limits the site's ability to improve content relevance but does not stop site access. Users remain responsible for managing their own browser preferences.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions are applied where required. Full details appear in the separate Privacy Policy accessible from the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

This Cookies Policy may be revised to reflect legal or operational developments. The current version always appears on this page with the date of the most recent update. For questions regarding cookies or data handling contact info@giordanodesign.com or use the form on the Contacts page. Written correspondence may also be sent to 70 Kensington Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LQ, United Kingdom.