Cookies Policy
Last updated: 30 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 remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons and local storage objects that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as your browser type, device identifiers, pages visited and interaction patterns. On a commercial site focused on audiovisual production training, they help maintain smooth access to course materials and resources about broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering and live-event workflows.
Why the site uses cookies
glimmerza uses cookies to operate the website reliably, remember user choices and gather limited statistics that improve content relevance. Without them certain functions such as remembering your consent selections or keeping you logged into course areas would not work. The information collected supports the delivery of an informative resource dedicated to audiovisual production excellence without creating unnecessary data profiles.
Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions including page navigation and security. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or display settings. Analytics cookies measure visits and performance so we can refine course descriptions and navigation. Advertising cookies, if present, would limit repeated promotion of training programmes. Social-media cookies allow sharing of pages but are not active on this site. Each category is explained further in later sections so visitors understand exactly what runs when they browse materials on broadcast studio design or sound engineering.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by glimmerza and stay within our domain. They handle login sessions and consent records. Third-party cookies come from external providers that supply analytics or content-delivery services. These may include measurement tools used to understand how visitors explore pages about camera control systems. We only permit third parties that comply with UK data-protection standards and we review their practices regularly.
Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods
Session cookies disappear when you close the browser and are used for temporary tasks such as keeping a form open. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 24 months, depending on their purpose. For example an analytics cookie might last 13 months to allow year-on-year comparison of how users access live-event workflow resources. Exact expiry dates appear in the table below.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies process technical identifiers needed to deliver pages securely. Functional cookies store chosen settings so returning visitors do not re-select options. Analytics cookies record aggregated usage statistics such as time spent on lighting-arrangement articles. No category collects names, addresses or payment details. All data remains limited to what is required for the stated purpose and is never sold.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies operate without consent because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories require prior consent. glimmerza obtains this consent through the site-wide cookie banner before any non-essential cookie is placed. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out.
Cookie providers, categories and durations
The following providers operate on the site. Necessary: glimmerza session cookie, duration session. Functional: preference cookie, duration 6 months. Analytics: measurement service, duration 13 months. No advertising or social cookies are currently deployed. Full details including provider names are available by contacting info@dramabydesign.com.
How the consent manager works and how to change choices
The cookie banner appears on first visit and offers granular options to accept or reject each non-essential category. After initial selection you can reopen the banner from the footer or contact page to review and alter settings. Changes take effect immediately and previous choices are overwritten. Withdrawing consent stops further placement of rejected cookies while existing ones expire naturally according to their stated duration.
Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking necessary cookies will prevent core functions such as staying logged in or submitting the contact form. Disabling analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve navigation but does not stop you accessing course information on audiovisual production topics. Instructions for popular browsers are published by their manufacturers and remain independent of this policy.
International transfers and reference to the Privacy Policy
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. In such cases appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are applied. Further information on data handling appears in the separate Privacy Policy accessible via the footer. That document explains rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR in greater detail.
Policy changes and contact route
We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it when processing activities or legal requirements change. The date at the top of the page always indicates the latest version. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise rights, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email info@dramabydesign.com. Postal enquiries may be sent to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, United Kingdom and telephone enquiries to 01344 649400.