Cookies Policy

Last updated: 21 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how newstrixnu uses cookies and similar technologies on our Course A newsroom production platform. The platform supports editorial structure, studio reports, camera setup, audio preparation, and smooth workflows for professional news delivery. It is intended for users in the United Kingdom and complies with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login details, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These tools can collect data like IP addresses, device identifiers, browser type, and interaction timestamps. On our platform they help maintain consistent workflows across production tools without storing sensitive production footage.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the platform functions reliably for newsroom teams. They enable features such as saving editorial preferences, remembering camera setup configurations, and streamlining audio preparation steps. Without them, repeated logins and manual re-entry of workflow settings would disrupt professional news delivery. Cookies also support security measures that protect user accounts during studio report sessions.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for basic site operation, including authentication and load balancing for live production environments. Functional cookies remember user choices such as interface layout for editorial structure views. Analytics or performance cookies gather aggregated data on how teams navigate camera setup pages and audio preparation modules. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used on this commercial platform. Social-media cookies may appear only if users voluntarily embed approved third-party sharing tools, but they are disabled by default.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by newstrixnu and relate to core platform functions such as session management during studio reports. Third-party cookies come from service providers that assist with performance monitoring or content delivery. We limit third-party cookies to those necessary for reliable news delivery workflows and conduct regular reviews of their practices.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it; they support active production sessions such as real-time camera adjustments. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically up to 24 months, to retain preferences like default audio preparation settings across multiple visits. Retention periods are reviewed annually to ensure they remain proportionate to operational needs.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle authentication tokens and security identifiers to prevent unauthorised access during editorial work. Functional cookies store layout preferences and workflow templates. Analytics cookies collect anonymised usage statistics to improve platform stability for high-volume news delivery. No category stores personal contact details or production content beyond what is required for the stated purpose.

Legal Basis for Each Category Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR because they are required for the service to function. Functional and analytics cookies are deployed only after obtaining consent through our site-wide cookie banner, in line with UK GDPR transparency rules. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting access to essential features. We maintain records of consent choices as required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Cookie Providers and Details

The following providers support our platform. Strictly necessary: newstrixnu core session manager, purpose authentication, duration session only. Functional: platform preference store, purpose user settings, duration 12 months. Analytics: performance monitoring service, purpose usage statistics, duration 24 months. All providers are contractually bound to process data only for the purposes listed and in accordance with UK data protection standards.

How the Consent Manager Works

Our site-wide cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential categories before any cookies are set. You can revisit the banner at any time via the footer to change or withdraw consent. Choices are stored for 12 months and respected across visits. Rejecting optional cookies does not prevent use of the core newsroom production tools.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent login or disrupt live studio report functions. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve platform performance but does not affect basic editorial workflows. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support sites.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Full details appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which is accessible from the site footer.

Policy Changes

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The last-updated date at the top of the page indicates the current version. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contacting Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our postal address is News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom. We aim to respond within one month as required by UK data protection law.