Cookies Policy

Last Updated

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 15 October 2026.

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, login status and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that may access or collect data about your interactions with our site. These tools help websites function properly and provide insights into usage patterns without storing large amounts of personal data directly.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the site operates smoothly for visitors interested in professional studio production resources. They enable core functions like navigation and form submissions, remember user choices where relevant, measure performance to improve content delivery and support any necessary security measures. Without them certain features would not work as intended.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for basic site operation and cannot be disabled. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language settings to enhance usability. Analytics or performance cookies collect anonymised data on how visitors interact with pages covering studio equipment setup and camera workflows. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used on this site. Social-media cookies are absent because no embedded social sharing tools are present.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by starrifyel and relate only to our domain. They support essential functions and basic analytics. Third-party cookies may come from external providers that help with performance measurement or other services. We limit third-party involvement to trusted partners that comply with UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually removed. Our session cookies typically last for the duration of your visit while persistent ones used for analytics may remain for up to twenty-four months depending on the provider configuration.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal data such as session identifiers to keep the site responsive during visits about live show workflows. Functional cookies store choices like display preferences. Analytics cookies record aggregated information including page views and time spent on topics such as lighting techniques. No personal identifiers are processed beyond what is strictly required for these purposes.

Legal Basis and Consent Under UK Law

Under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR we rely on consent for non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies operate under the legitimate interests basis because they are required for the service to function. Users are presented with a consent banner on first visit allowing acceptance or rejection of optional categories. Consent can be withdrawn at any time through the same mechanism.

Cookie Providers and Durations

Our first-party essential cookie named sessionid lasts for the browser session and supports core navigation. The analytics cookie named _ga provided by a measurement service persists for twenty-four months to track aggregated usage of production workflow content. Another performance cookie named _gid expires after twenty-four hours. All listed cookies serve only the categories already described and no advertising identifiers are employed.

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on initial access and allows selection of cookie categories. Users may accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices. Subsequent changes are possible via a link in the footer that reopens the preference centre. Withdrawing consent immediately stops further collection by optional cookies already placed.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the contact form from submitting correctly or cause navigation issues. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content quality but does not stop core site access. Instructions for common browsers are available in their help sections.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy which explains data handling practices in greater depth.

Changes to This Policy

We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it when practices or legal requirements change. The date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about cookies or this policy please reach starrifyel using the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG and telephone contact is available at 01494 671234. We aim to respond promptly to all enquiries.