Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 November 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how celebrado uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. The site provides an informative resource dedicated to audiovisual production excellence, covering broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering, and streamlined workflows for television networks and live events. As a commercial website based in the United Kingdom, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (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 placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store or access information such as your preferences, browsing history, device identifiers, and interaction data. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools help websites remember users and improve functionality but can also track activity across sessions.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website operates correctly, remember user choices, analyse performance, and deliver relevant content. Without them, core features such as navigation and form submissions would not function properly. Analytics cookies allow us to understand visitor behaviour and refine our educational resources on audiovisual topics.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable basic functions like page loading and security. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language settings. Analytics or performance cookies track usage patterns to measure site effectiveness. Advertising or targeting cookies may personalise content based on interests, though our primary focus is educational. Social-media cookies can appear if third-party sharing tools are embedded, but our site minimises these.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by celebrado and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. We carefully select third parties and ensure they meet UK data protection standards.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies and Retention

Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, ranging from a few days to two years depending on purpose. For example, strictly necessary session cookies expire immediately, while analytics persistent cookies may last up to 13 months to allow trend analysis.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies handle minimal data such as session IDs to prevent errors. Functional cookies store preferences like display settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on page views and time spent, helping improve resources on camera control and lighting. Advertising cookies, if used, process interest signals for targeted educational recommendations. All processing follows data minimisation principles under UK GDPR.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Under PECR and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent as they are essential for service delivery. Functional, analytics, and advertising cookies require prior consent. We obtain this through our site-wide cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

Cookie and Provider Table

The following table summarises the cookies we use or may allow:

Name: _sessionid; Purpose: Maintain user session; Provider: celebrado; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session only.
Name: pref_lang; Purpose: Remember language choice; Provider: celebrado; Category: Functional; Duration: 6 months.
Name: _ga; Purpose: Analyse site traffic; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 13 months.
Name: _gid; Purpose: Distinguish users; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 24 hours.
Name: targeting_id; Purpose: Deliver relevant content; Provider: Selected ad partners; Category: Advertising; Duration: 90 days.

How the Consent Manager Works

Our cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customise choices by category. You can revisit the banner via a link in the footer to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and are stored in a consent cookie for 12 months.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from loading correctly or submitting contact forms. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content but does not stop core functionality. Instructions for common browsers are available on their official support pages.

International Transfers

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. For full details on data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on the website.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always appear on this page with a new date. If you have questions about cookies, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email info@dramabydesign.com. Our address is 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, Berkshire, RG12 8TS, UK and telephone is +44 1344 649400.

This policy ensures transparency and gives you meaningful control over your data in line with UK regulations.