Cookies Policy

Last updated: 15 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 web beacons and pixels that track user behaviour without storing files directly on the device. These tools can store or access information such as unique identifiers, browsing history within the site, device type, operating system, and interaction data. In the United Kingdom they fall under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Why this site uses cookies

glitzrafti operates a commercial resource focused on studio production techniques for television news and live shows. Cookies help deliver core functions such as remembering your progress through equipment setup guides and maintaining secure sessions. They also support performance measurement so the service remains reliable for professionals working with cameras, lighting, and sound equipment. Without these technologies many interactive features would fail to operate correctly.

Categories of cookies we deploy

Strictly necessary cookies

These enable basic site operation including security and form submission on the contact page. They cannot be switched off without breaking essential services such as session management and fraud prevention.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember choices such as preferred display settings for workflow diagrams or camera operation tutorials. They improve usability but are not essential for the site to load.

Analytics or performance cookies

These collect aggregated information about how visitors navigate sections on dynamic camera techniques and lighting setups. Data helps identify areas where content can be refined for television production audiences.

Advertising or targeting cookies

Although minimal on this educational resource, any advertising cookies would track interest in live show production tools to present relevant professional resources. They require explicit consent under PECR.

Social media cookies

If embedded content from third-party platforms appears, social cookies may record shares or views. These are only active after consent is given through the site-wide banner.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by glitzrafti and relate only to activity on this domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics platforms or content delivery networks. Third-party cookies are used sparingly and always listed in the table below when active.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies are temporary and disappear when the browser closes. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period or until manually deleted. Retention periods vary by category and are stated in the provider table. For example, necessary session cookies typically expire at the end of the visit while performance persistent cookies may last up to twenty-four months.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Necessary cookies process login tokens and form security tokens. Functional cookies store user interface preferences. Analytics cookies record page views and time spent on studio equipment articles. All data is processed to maintain service quality and comply with UK data protection law. No category collects names, addresses or payment details unless you voluntarily enter them via the contact form.

Legal basis for each category under UK law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the legitimate interests basis and the strict necessity exemption in PECR. All other categories require consent obtained through the cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. glitzrafti maintains records of consent choices in line with accountability requirements of the UK GDPR.

Cookie provider table

The following table summarises active cookies. Information is reviewed regularly and may change when providers update their services.

Name: _site_session; Purpose: Maintain secure browsing session; Provider: glitzrafti; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
Name: pref_ui; Purpose: Store display preferences for production guides; Provider: glitzrafti; Category: Functional; Duration: 12 months
Name: _ga; Purpose: Distinguish unique visitors for performance statistics; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 months
Name: _gid; Purpose: Store session level data for analytics reports; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 hours

How the consent manager works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection of categories. Selecting Reject all disables everything except strictly necessary cookies. You may reopen the banner via the footer link at any time to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a first-party cookie for twelve months.

Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent the contact form from submitting correctly and may cause repeated security prompts. Analytics and functional features will stop working if their cookies are blocked. Instructions for common browsers are available on their official support pages.

International transfers

Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner are in place. Full details appear in the separate Privacy Policy which can be reached from the footer.

Policy changes and contact

glitzrafti may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The last-updated date at the top of the page indicates the current version. For questions about cookie practices please use the contact form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries can be sent to Fawley House, 2 Regatta Place, Marlow Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5TD and telephone contact is available on +44 (0)300 111 4123.