Cookies Policy
Last updated: 6 November 2026
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login status, and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can access or store data on your device. Under UK rules these files help websites function, remember choices, and gather statistics. They may contain identifiers, timestamps, and details about pages visited but do not usually hold personal details like names unless you provide them.
Why writevio uses these technologies
writevio operates a commercial resource focused on audiovisual production training. Cookies support core functions such as keeping you logged into course materials, remembering video player settings, and measuring how visitors interact with pages about studio design or sound engineering. Without them many features would stop working correctly and we could not maintain service quality or security standards required for a UK commercial site.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies enable basic site operation including page loading, security checks, and access to paid course areas. They do not require consent under PECR because they are essential. Examples include session identifiers that prevent unauthorised access and load balancing tools that keep the site responsive during peak hours when users explore lighting arrangement modules.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as preferred language, video quality settings, or progress through training modules on camera control systems. They improve usability without tracking across unrelated sites. We rely on legitimate interests for these while offering an easy way to disable non-essential ones through the site-wide banner.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregated information about visitor numbers, popular sections on workflows for live events, and average time spent on pages. This helps writevio improve content on broadcast studio topics. We use them only after obtaining consent via the cookie banner as required by UK GDPR and PECR. Data stays in anonymised form wherever possible.
Advertising and targeting cookies
These cookies track browsing patterns to show relevant promotions for new courses on professional lighting or television network techniques. They may come from third-party networks. Consent is mandatory before activation and you can refuse them without affecting core access to the resource.
Social media cookies
If social sharing buttons appear they may set cookies from platforms that allow interaction with course recommendations. These fall under advertising categories and need explicit consent. Disabling them prevents automatic posting of viewed content but does not block manual sharing.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by writevio and stay within our domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types appear on our site but third-party ones often handle performance monitoring or video streaming for audiovisual production demonstrations.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies last only while your browser stays open and delete automatically when you close it. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, typically between thirty days and two years depending on purpose. Retention periods are listed in the provider overview below so you can understand how long information stays available.
Data handled and specific purposes
Information processed includes device type, IP address truncated for privacy, pages viewed within the audiovisual excellence sections, and consent records. Purposes range from security verification to usage statistics that guide updates on sound engineering topics. No sensitive personal data is stored in cookies themselves.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the PECR exemption. All other categories require consent under UK GDPR Article 6 and PECR Regulation 6. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and easy to withdraw. The banner records your choices and stores a consent identifier for audit purposes.
Overview of cookies and providers
The following categories describe active cookies. Necessary: session ID by writevio, duration session. Functional: preference storage by writevio, duration one year. Analytics: usage metrics by third-party service, duration thirteen months. Advertising: interest tracking by third-party network, duration ninety days. Social: share tracking by third-party platform, duration six months. Full current details appear in the consent manager interface.
How the consent manager works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or open detailed settings to toggle categories individually. Choices save immediately and you may reopen the manager anytime through a footer link to review or change selections. Withdrawal does not affect prior legitimate processing.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via settings menus. Disabling all cookies may prevent login to course areas, break video players used for lighting demonstrations, or stop form submissions on the contacts page. Check your browser help section for instructions on managing storage for specific sites.
International transfers
Some providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses apply. See the separate Privacy Policy for full details on transfer mechanisms and your rights regarding data location.
Changes to this policy
writevio reviews this Cookies Policy regularly. Material updates will be announced via the banner or a notice on the contacts page. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the revised version.
Contacting us about cookies
For questions about cookie use or to exercise rights write to [email protected] or use the contact form on our Contacts page. You may also reach us at 020 8953 5963 or visit 70 Kensington Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LQ, United Kingdom. The Information Commissioner’s Office provides additional guidance for UK users.