Cookies Policy

Last updated: 29 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 tools may record details such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages and interactions with forms or media players. On a site focused on audiovisual production courses they may also capture preferences for video resolution or playback settings to improve your learning experience.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your preferences, to understand how visitors use our resources on broadcast studio design and sound engineering, and to deliver relevant information. Without them some features such as course enrolment forms or embedded demonstration videos would not operate properly. Cookies also help us comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to operate. They enable core functions including page navigation, access to secure areas and submission of contact forms. They do not require consent under UK PECR because they are strictly necessary. Examples include session identifiers that keep you logged in during a visit and security tokens that prevent unauthorised access.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make such as language settings, video player volume or preferred camera control system tutorials. They improve usability but are not essential. We obtain consent before setting these cookies and you can withdraw it at any time through the consent banner present on every page.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our content on professional lighting arrangements and live event workflows. They help us measure page views, identify popular sections and improve site performance. Under UK GDPR and PECR they require consent because they are not strictly necessary. Data is aggregated and does not identify individuals directly.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Although our primary focus is educational, we may use advertising cookies to show relevant course promotions or partner offers. These cookies track browsing behaviour across sites to build interest profiles. Consent is always required and you can refuse them without affecting core site access.

Social Media Cookies

If you interact with social sharing buttons these cookies may be set by third parties to enable sharing or to track engagement. They fall under the advertising category and require your consent. We do not control the cookies placed by these platforms.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by currentiva and remain under our control. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as video hosting services or analytics platforms. Both types appear on this site and we list the main third-party providers in the sections below so you can make informed choices.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Retention periods vary: necessary session cookies last only for the duration of your visit while some analytics persistent cookies may remain for up to twenty-four months. We review these periods regularly to ensure they remain proportionate.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Necessary cookies process minimal data required for security and functionality. Functional cookies store preference data such as selected course modules. Analytics cookies handle usage statistics including time spent on pages about streamlined television workflows. Advertising cookies may process browsing history to tailor promotions. All processing is documented in our internal records and respects the principles of data minimisation under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption in PECR. All other categories require consent under UK GDPR and PECR. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. You can provide or refuse consent separately for each category via the site-wide cookie banner. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

Cookie Providers and Durations

The following providers are used. Necessary cookies from our own servers last for the session only. Functional preference cookies from currentiva may persist for twelve months. Analytics cookies from our measurement partner last up to twenty-four months. Advertising cookies from selected networks expire after six months. Full details of each cookie name, provider, category and expiry are available by contacting us using the details below.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on your first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. Your selections are stored in a consent cookie that expires after twelve months. You can reopen the banner at any time through a link in the footer to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately for future visits.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. If you disable necessary cookies some parts of the site such as the contact form or video demonstrations may stop working. Disabling analytics cookies prevents us from improving content but does not affect your ability to browse. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their support pages.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on adequacy regulations or appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Further information appears in our separate Privacy Policy which you should read in conjunction with this document.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or technology. The current version will always be posted here with a new last-updated date. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise your rights please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email contact@dramabydesign.com. You may also write to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, UK or call +44 1344 649400.

Further Information

This Cookies Policy forms part of our commitment to transparency under UK data protection law. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. We keep records of all consent decisions and review processing activities annually to ensure ongoing compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.