Cookies Policy

Last Updated

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 27 September 2026.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login details, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can also track or remember user activity. These tools allow websites to function properly, remember choices and provide insights into how content is used. On a platform focused on storytelling and visual production resources covering script structure, camera composition, studio lighting and smooth workflows for digital video stories, cookies help deliver consistent access to educational materials and course features.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

storytrixel uses cookies to ensure the website operates securely and efficiently for users interested in professional video production training. They enable core functions such as navigation between lessons on script structure or camera techniques, remembering progress through modules on studio lighting, and maintaining smooth workflows during interactive exercises. Without these technologies, essential features would fail and user experience would suffer significantly.

Categories of Cookies and Similar Technologies

We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Strictly necessary cookies support basic site operation. Functional cookies remember user preferences for customised learning paths. Analytics cookies measure engagement with content on visual storytelling techniques. Advertising cookies may personalise promotional messages about new courses. Social-media cookies facilitate sharing of production tips if integrated features are present.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by storytrixel and relate to core educational functions such as saving progress in script-writing exercises. Third-party cookies come from external providers for services like analytics or content delivery. Both types are used to support the resource on camera composition and digital video workflows while complying with UK regulations.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period, such as thirty days for functional preferences or up to two years for analytics data. Retention is limited to what is necessary for the stated purposes and reviewed regularly under data protection rules.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal identifiers for security and session continuity. Functional cookies store settings related to video production preferences. Analytics cookies collect aggregated usage statistics on how learners interact with modules covering studio lighting and workflows. Advertising cookies may process interests for relevant course recommendations. Each category serves a distinct operational or improvement purpose aligned with the site's educational focus.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies operate on the basis of legitimate interests or strict necessity without requiring consent. Other categories rely on explicit consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Users can withdraw consent at any time. The Data Protection Act 2018 further governs how personal data within cookies is processed transparently and fairly.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: NecessarySessionId Purpose: Maintains secure sessions Provider: storytrixel Category: Strictly necessary Duration: Session
Name: PreferenceStore Purpose: Remembers course progress Provider: storytrixel Category: Functional Duration: 30 days
Name: AnalyticsTracker Purpose: Measures engagement with storytelling modules Provider: Third-party analytics service Category: Analytics Duration: 2 years

How the Consent Manager Works and User Choices

The site-wide cookie banner allows visitors to accept, reject or customise cookie categories before any non-essential cookies are set. Users may return to the banner settings at any time via a link in the footer to change or withdraw choices. Withdrawal does not affect prior processing carried out lawfully.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers offer settings to block or delete cookies. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to core lessons on camera composition and workflows. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content quality. Users should consult their browser help resources for specific instructions.

International Transfers

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used where required. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details on data protection measures.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or site practices. The current version will always be available on this page. For questions about cookies, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Place, Belfast BT15 2AY, United Kingdom.