Cookies Policy

Last Updated

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 18 September 2026.

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources and device identifiers. In the United Kingdom, the use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. glitstoryx uses these technologies only where necessary to deliver the visual storytelling resource covering stage presentation, lighting design, camera framing and show content workflows.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We employ cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember user choices such as language or accessibility settings, to measure how visitors interact with course materials on entertainment media production, and to improve overall performance. Without certain cookies the platform would not load properly or retain essential settings for learners exploring lighting design techniques and camera framing methods. Analytics cookies help us understand which sections of the site receive the most attention so we can refine content on smooth workflows for show production. No cookies are used for unsolicited marketing or to build detailed personal profiles without explicit consent.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as secure login, page navigation and form submission. Functional cookies remember preferences like video playback quality or progress tracking in course modules. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage data to identify popular resources on stage presentation. Advertising or targeting cookies are not deployed on this site. Social media cookies may appear only if a user voluntarily interacts with embedded sharing tools, but glitstoryx does not initiate such sharing by default.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by glitstoryx and relate to the domain visitors are browsing. They handle session management and content personalisation for the visual storytelling courses. Third-party cookies originate from external providers that supply analytics or content delivery services. These may include tools that measure engagement with lighting design tutorials or camera framing examples. We maintain contracts with such providers that limit data use to the purposes stated in this policy and require compliance with UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while the browser remains open and are deleted automatically when the session ends. They support temporary functions such as keeping a user logged in during a single visit to explore show content workflows. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually deleted. Their typical durations range from thirty days for preference settings to thirteen months for certain analytics identifiers. Retention periods are chosen to balance functionality with privacy, ensuring data is not kept longer than necessary under UK GDPR principles.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies may process device identifiers and session tokens to authenticate users accessing paid course modules on entertainment media techniques. Functional cookies store settings such as subtitle preferences or progress markers so learners can resume camera framing exercises. Analytics cookies record page views, time on page and navigation paths in an aggregated form that does not identify individuals. This information helps refine explanations of stage presentation best practices. No category collects names, email addresses or payment details; those are handled separately through the contact form on the Contacts page.

Legal Basis and Consent Requirements

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. All other categories rely on prior consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. Where UK GDPR applies, our legitimate interests in improving the platform are balanced against user rights, and analytics processing occurs only after consent. Users in the United Kingdom receive the same choices as those in the European Economic Area due to the retained UK GDPR framework.

Cookie Table

The following table summarises the cookies currently in use. Name: _sn_session Purpose: Maintains user session Provider: glitstoryx Category: Strictly necessary Duration: Session. Name: pref_lang Purpose: Stores language and accessibility choices Provider: glitstoryx Category: Functional Duration: 90 days. Name: _ga Purpose: Distinguishes unique users for analytics Provider: Google Analytics Category: Analytics Duration: 13 months. Name: _gid Purpose: Stores information about how visitors use the site Provider: Google Analytics Category: Analytics Duration: 24 hours. All listed providers have committed to processing data only within the United Kingdom or in territories offering adequate protection.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. Choices are stored for twelve months unless the user clears browser data. Visitors may reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or alter selections at any time. Rejecting non-essential cookies prevents analytics scripts from loading and stops functional cookies from remembering preferences beyond the current session. Withdrawal of consent does not delete existing data already processed but stops further collection under the withdrawn category.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies may prevent the site from functioning, including access to course materials on lighting design and show content workflows. Blocking only third-party cookies will still permit first-party functional cookies while limiting analytics. Users should consult their browser help documentation for exact steps. Disabling cookies does not affect the ability to contact glitstoryx through the form on the Contacts page.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. In such cases appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner are in place. A full explanation of data handling appears in the Privacy Policy, which can be reached from the footer. glitstoryx does not transfer data to countries without adequate protection unless additional measures are implemented.

Changes to This Policy and Contact Information

We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it when service providers or legal requirements change. The current version always appears on this page. Questions about cookies or data practices may be sent using the contact form on the Contacts page or by writing to [email protected] or 24 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9UB, United Kingdom. We aim to respond within one month in accordance with UK data protection timescales.