Cookies Policy

Last updated: 27 September 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. These tools can store or access information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers and interaction data. On this site they help maintain secure sessions and record how visitors use the reporting workflow materials.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

reportofly operates a commercial website offering a Course A reporting workflow guide focused on agile production. Cookies support essential functions such as loading field report templates, managing studio coordination sessions and delivering camera setup instructions. They also enable clear media presentation by remembering display preferences. Without these technologies many interactive features would fail to operate correctly.

Categories of Cookies Used

The site classifies cookies into five main categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable core navigation and security. Functional cookies remember user choices such as preferred media formats. Analytics or performance cookies measure how visitors interact with workflow guides. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used. Social-media cookies are not used. Each category is explained in dedicated sections below.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by reportofly and can only be read by this domain. They handle session management for the agile production content. Third-party cookies may be set by service providers that support analytics. These providers receive limited data and operate under contractual safeguards required by UK data protection law.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period. Strictly necessary cookies typically last for the duration of the visit. Functional cookies may persist for up to twelve months to retain display settings. Analytics cookies usually expire after twenty-four months. Retention periods are kept to the minimum necessary for the stated purpose.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process identifiers needed for secure login and form submission. Functional cookies store preferences for camera setup diagrams and media layout. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics such as page views of field report sections and studio coordination pages. No personal data is used for advertising because that category is not deployed. All processing is limited to what is required to deliver the Course A workflow guide.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Functional, analytics and any other non-essential cookies are deployed only after consent is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. The legal basis for any subsequent processing of personal data is legitimate interests or consent under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Cookie Providers and Durations

The following providers are used. The primary domain sets strictly necessary and functional cookies that last between one session and twelve months. An analytics provider supplies performance cookies that expire after twenty-four months and record aggregated interaction data with the reporting workflow sections. No advertising or social-media providers are engaged. Full details of each cookie name, provider, category and duration are listed in the consent manager interface.

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. Visitors may accept all non-essential cookies, reject them or access granular controls. Choices are stored for twelve months. Users can reopen the banner from the footer at any time to change or withdraw consent. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not affect access to the core Course A materials.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent login and form submission on this site. Blocking analytics cookies will stop the collection of usage statistics but will not remove existing content. Instructions for common browsers are available from their official help centres. Disabling cookies may impair the clear media presentation features of the workflow guide.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner are in place. A full explanation of data transfers appears in the Privacy Policy which can be accessed via the site navigation.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

reportofly may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The current version will always display the last-updated date shown at the top of the page. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on the Contacts page or write to [email protected] or Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. This policy is intended to provide clear information in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.