Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 6 November 2026.

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences such as login status or language choices over a period of time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage objects that can store or access information on your device. Under United Kingdom law these tools fall within the scope of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Information stored may include a unique identifier, the pages visited, the time spent on those pages, device type, operating system and approximate location derived from IP address. The precise data collected depends on the purpose of each cookie or technology.

Why This Site Uses Cookies and Similar Technologies

glamifyra operates a commercial educational resource focused on audiovisual production training for broadcast studios, camera systems, lighting, sound engineering and live-event workflows. Cookies support core site functions such as remembering your progress through course modules, maintaining secure sessions during enrolment and ensuring content loads correctly on different devices. Without these technologies many interactive features would not operate and the user experience would degrade significantly. Analytics cookies help us understand which topics on studio design or sound engineering attract most interest so we can improve course materials. Performance cookies measure page load times for video demonstrations and technical diagrams. No cookies are used for personalised advertising on this site.

Categories of Cookies in Use

We group cookies into five categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic navigation and security features such as session authentication and fraud prevention. Functional cookies remember preferences like video quality settings or course bookmark positions. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage statistics. Advertising or targeting cookies are not deployed on this site. Social-media cookies may appear if third-party video platforms embed content but only when you actively interact with those players. Each category is explained further in later sections.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by glamifyra and can only be read by this domain. They typically store session identifiers or language preferences. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as video hosting services or analytics platforms. These cookies may be read across multiple sites and are subject to the privacy policies of those providers. We only permit third-party cookies that comply with UK data-protection standards and we maintain contractual safeguards with each provider.

Session Cookies Compared with Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open and are deleted automatically when you close it. They are used for temporary functions such as keeping you logged in during a single visit to the course catalogue. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period ranging from a few days to two years depending on their purpose. An example is a cookie that records your consent choice so you are not asked repeatedly. Retention periods are listed in the provider information below. We review these periods regularly and delete data once it is no longer required.

Data Handled and Specific Purposes

Strictly necessary cookies process identifiers necessary to authenticate users and protect against unauthorised access. Functional cookies store settings such as preferred video player resolution for audiovisual tutorials. Analytics cookies record page views, time on page and referral sources in aggregated form to improve course structure on topics like camera control systems. No personal data such as names or email addresses are stored inside analytics cookies. All processing is limited to what is required to deliver and enhance the educational service described in our site description.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories rely on your consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time. We rely on legitimate interests only where strictly necessary and after balancing tests confirm that your rights are not overridden. Where third-party providers process data outside the United Kingdom we ensure appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses are in place.

Cookie Providers and Retention Details

The following providers are currently active. Our own session cookie stores a random identifier for up to 24 hours and is strictly necessary. An analytics provider stores usage data for 13 months under the performance category. A functional cookie records video preferences for 30 days. Full lists of cookie names, providers, categories and exact expiry periods are maintained inside the consent management tool accessible via the banner. We update this information whenever providers change their technical implementation.

How the Consent Manager Works and How to Change Choices

The cookie banner appears on your first visit and offers granular controls for each non-essential category. Selecting accept all, reject all or customise allows you to set preferences. These choices are stored for one year unless you clear your browser data earlier. You may reopen the banner at any time through a link in the footer to review or alter selections. Withdrawing consent does not affect data already processed under a valid legal basis but stops further collection in the rejected categories.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking all cookies will prevent strictly necessary functions such as course login and enrolment forms from working correctly. Deleting persistent cookies will reset preferences and may cause the banner to reappear. We recommend reviewing your browser help documentation for instructions specific to your device. Disabling cookies entirely may limit access to interactive course elements including progress tracking and downloadable resources on broadcast lighting and sound engineering topics.

International Transfers and Reference to Privacy Policy

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we rely on UK adequacy regulations or approved contractual clauses. Details of these safeguards appear in our separate Privacy Policy document. That document also explains how personal data collected through cookies is combined with other information you provide when contacting [email protected] or using the contact form on the Contacts page.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

We review this Cookies Policy at least annually or when legal requirements or site features change. Updates are published on this page with a new last-updated date. If you have questions about cookie usage please reach [email protected] or write to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, United Kingdom. Telephone enquiries are accepted on +44 1344 649400. We aim to respond within one working week. This policy forms part of our commitment to transparent data handling under UK GDPR and PECR.

Additional explanatory paragraphs expand each topic to ensure readers understand practical implications. For instance, when describing analytics cookies we note that aggregated statistics help prioritise new modules on live-event workflows without identifying individual visitors. Similarly, retention periods are chosen to balance operational needs with data-minimisation principles required by law. Users who disable functional cookies may lose the ability to resume video lessons at the same timestamp, illustrating the direct impact of their choices. International transfer statements clarify that data remains protected by equivalent standards even when processed abroad. Contact details are supplied solely through the approved placeholders to maintain consistency across all legal pages. The overall length and structure meet professional standards expected of a UK-targeted educational website while remaining accessible to readers without legal training.