Cookies Policy
Last updated: 3 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. These tools can store information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited and time spent on pages. In the United Kingdom this site must comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations alongside the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Why this site uses cookies and similar technologies
We use these technologies to operate the site securely, remember your choices, measure performance and deliver relevant content. Without them many features would not function correctly. The commercial nature of the site means we also need to understand how visitors interact with course information on broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting, sound engineering and live-event workflows.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission on the contact page and security protections. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under UK rules because they are exempt when they are strictly necessary for the service requested by the user. We retain necessary cookies only for the duration of your session or for a short period required to maintain security logs.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language or cookie settings. They improve usability but are not essential. We obtain consent before setting functional cookies. These cookies are first-party and usually expire after twelve months.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. They collect information about pages viewed, time on site and navigation paths. We use this data to improve content about audiovisual production topics. Consent is required. Most analytics cookies are first-party with a duration of twenty-four months, although some aggregated data may be processed by third-party providers under their own retention schedules.
Advertising and targeting cookies
These cookies track browsing behaviour to deliver personalised advertisements. We do not currently serve targeted advertising on this site; therefore no advertising cookies are set. Should this change we will request explicit consent and provide clear information before any such cookies are placed.
Social-media cookies
Social-media plugins may set cookies when you interact with sharing buttons. These cookies allow platforms to track your activity for their own purposes. Consent is required before these cookies are activated. They are third-party cookies and their retention periods are controlled by the relevant social platforms.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by this site and can only be read by us. Third-party cookies are set by external services such as analytics providers. We currently use a limited number of trusted third-party analytics tools. All third-party cookies are disclosed in the provider list below and require your consent.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Necessary cookies are mostly session-based while functional and analytics cookies are persistent with defined expiry dates ranging from one month to twenty-four months depending on their purpose.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies handle minimal data required to keep the site operational and secure. Functional cookies store preference settings. Analytics cookies record usage statistics to improve site performance and content quality. We never use cookies to collect special category data. All processing is documented in our records of processing activities as required by the UK GDPR.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR. All other categories rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. We keep records of consent in accordance with accountability requirements.
Cookie and provider information
- Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider guiderepo, duration session only, category necessary.
- Functional: preference storage, provider guiderepo, duration twelve months, category functional.
- Analytics: usage statistics, provider trusted analytics partner, duration twenty-four months, category analytics.
How the consent manager works
The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences. You can revisit the banner at any time through the footer link to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately. We respect your choices across subsequent visits for the duration of the consent record.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent the contact form from working correctly. Disabling analytics cookies will stop us from collecting usage data but will not affect core site functionality. Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser help section.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. A full explanation of data transfers appears in our Privacy Policy.
Policy changes and contact
We review this policy regularly and update it when practices change. The current version is always available on this page. If you have questions about our use of cookies please contact us using the form on the Contacts page or email info@dramabydesign.com. Our postal address is 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, UK and our telephone number is +44 (0)1344 649400.
This Cookies Policy forms part of our commitment to transparency under UK data protection law. We encourage you to read it together with our Privacy Policy for a complete understanding of how we handle personal data.