Cookies Policy

Last Updated

This Cookies Policy was last updated on 18 September 2026. It explains how velvetcueix uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dedicated to Course A show production resources. The policy applies to all visitors from the United Kingdom and reflects requirements under the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that can track user interactions without always using traditional cookies. These tools can store or access information such as device identifiers, browsing history, session durations, and preference settings related to lighting timing, camera cues, audio preparation, and live program workflows. In practice, they help maintain continuity during visits to our commercial resource platform without requiring repeated data entry.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

velvetcueix employs these technologies to deliver a functional and efficient experience for users focused on soft visual cues in show production. Cookies enable core features like saving workflow preferences for smooth live programs, remembering selected camera cue sequences, and supporting audio preparation checklists. Without them, essential navigation and personalization would fail, leading to repeated loading of default settings and reduced usability. Analytics cookies further help refine content on lighting timing techniques based on aggregated usage patterns, while respecting UK legal standards for transparency and user control.

Categories of Cookies and Their Purposes

We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Strictly necessary cookies support basic site operation such as session management for accessing Course A materials. Functional cookies remember user choices like preferred display modes for visual cue diagrams. Analytics cookies measure engagement with production workflow guides to improve service quality. Advertising cookies may tailor promotions for related training resources, and social-media cookies facilitate sharing of live program examples where enabled. Each category serves distinct roles in supporting our commercial offerings while complying with PECR consent rules.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies originate directly from velvetcueix and handle internal functions like maintaining login states for production resource access. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks and support features like performance monitoring across sessions. First-party cookies generally pose lower privacy risks as they stay within our control, whereas third-party ones require careful vetting to ensure data is processed lawfully under UK GDPR. Users should note that third-party involvement can extend data visibility beyond our direct operations.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention

Session cookies exist only during a single browser session and delete automatically upon closing the browser, ideal for temporary tasks like navigating camera cue lists. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a set period, ranging from a few days to two years depending on purpose, such as retaining audio preparation preferences across multiple visits. Retention periods are minimised to what is necessary; for example, analytics data may persist for up to 26 months in aggregated form before deletion or anonymisation to align with data protection principles.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers like session IDs to enable site access. Functional cookies store preference data such as cue timing selections to personalise workflows. Analytics cookies collect usage metrics including page views on lighting topics without identifying individuals directly. Advertising cookies may record interest signals for targeted content, and social ones handle engagement indicators if integrated. All data processing pursues legitimate aims like service improvement and user convenience, with clear limits on scope to avoid unnecessary collection.

Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the PECR exemption for essential functionality without requiring prior consent. Other categories rely on explicit user consent obtained via our site-wide cookie banner, in line with UK GDPR transparency obligations. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and revocable. Where legitimate interests apply to analytics, we conduct balancing tests to ensure user rights prevail. Withdrawal of consent does not affect prior lawful processing but immediately stops further non-essential cookie activity.

Cookie Providers and Details

The following outlines key cookies in use: a first-party session cookie named course_session for necessary authentication lasting the browser session; a functional cookie called cue_prefs storing lighting and camera preferences for 30 days; an analytics cookie from a provider like Google Analytics measuring workflow engagement with a 2-year expiry in anonymised form; and a targeting cookie for production resource promotions retained up to 90 days. Each entry includes category, provider, purpose, and duration to support informed decisions.

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner allows granular acceptance or rejection of non-essential categories at first visit. Users can revisit preferences through a dedicated settings link to change or withdraw choices at any time. Rejecting options prevents installation of those cookies, though some site features may become unavailable. Changes take effect immediately and are stored via a necessary cookie to remember selections across sessions.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers offer tools to block or delete cookies entirely, accessible through privacy settings. Disabling all cookies can prevent access to personalised production resources, disrupt session continuity for live program simulations, and limit analytics-driven improvements. Users remain responsible for managing these settings, which may override our banner choices and affect overall site performance.

International Transfers and Privacy Policy Reference

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the United Kingdom to jurisdictions with different protections. We rely on approved safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required. For full details on data handling beyond cookies, please consult our Privacy Policy available on the site. This cross-reference ensures comprehensive understanding of all processing activities.

Policy Changes, Contact Route, and Further Information

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes, with revisions noted by the last-updated date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For questions about cookies or to exercise rights, contact velvetcueix via the form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is First Floor, Windmill House, 127-128 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent DA12 1BL, United Kingdom. This document forms part of our commitment to lawful data practices in the United Kingdom.