Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy was last updated on 22 September 2026.
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are and What Information They Can Store or Access
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage objects. These tools can store or access data such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites and interaction data. On a commercial website offering guidance on script planning, studio reports, camera coordination and digital media workflows, such technologies help maintain smooth navigation and record user preferences without requiring repeated input.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
storyrushel uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the website reliably, improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with content about timely content flow in media production. Without these technologies the site could not remember choices, load pages efficiently or provide the commercial service expected by users in the United Kingdom.
Strictly Necessary, Functional, Analytics, Advertising and Social-Media Categories
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page loading, form submission and security checks. Functional cookies remember preferences like language or layout settings. Analytics cookies collect aggregated information on visitor behaviour to help refine the presentation of production workflow guides. Advertising cookies may be used by third parties to measure campaign effectiveness. Social-media cookies allow sharing buttons to function but are not deployed on this site because no social sharing features exist.
First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by storyrushel and relate only to this domain. Third-party cookies are placed by external providers such as analytics services. Both types appear on this site, although first-party cookies handle the majority of essential functions while third-party cookies support measurement and performance reporting.
Session versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Information
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, ranging from a few days to two years depending on purpose. For example, strictly necessary session cookies expire at the end of your visit, while some functional persistent cookies last up to twelve months to retain layout preferences for returning users studying digital media production.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies process minimal data required for site operation, such as session identifiers. Functional cookies store preference data like text size. Analytics cookies handle aggregated usage statistics including page views and navigation paths. Advertising cookies, when present, record interaction metrics for performance evaluation. No category collects names, addresses or payment details; all processing remains limited to technical and usage information.
Consent or Exemption Basis under UK Law
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies operate without consent because they are essential for the service. All other categories require consent, which is obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Users may withdraw consent at any time. The Data Protection Act 2018 reinforces transparency obligations that this policy meets by explaining each category plainly.
Cookie Table with Names, Purposes, Providers, Categories and Durations
The following table lists the main cookies currently deployed. Strictly necessary: session identifier, provider storyrushel, duration session only. Functional: preference storage, provider storyrushel, duration twelve months. Analytics: usage measurement, provider third-party analytics service, duration thirteen months. No advertising or social-media cookies are active at present.
How the Consent Manager Works and How Users Can Reject, Change or Withdraw Choices
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows selection of cookie categories. Users may accept all, reject non-essential cookies or customise choices. A link to reopen the banner appears in the footer so preferences can be reviewed or altered later. Withdrawing consent stops further collection by non-essential cookies while previously stored data is handled according to retention rules.
Browser-Level Controls and Functional Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent pages from loading correctly or forms from submitting. Blocking analytics cookies limits the site’s ability to improve content on script planning and camera coordination. Users remain responsible for managing their own browser settings.
International Transfers and Cross-Reference to the Privacy Policy
Some third-party analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Full details appear in the separate Privacy Policy, which users should consult for information on data handling beyond cookies.
Policy Changes, Contact Route and Last-Updated Date
storyrushel may update this policy when technologies or legal requirements change. The current version date is 22 September 2026. For questions please use the contact form on the Contacts page or write to [email protected] or McSweeney Centre, 31 Henry Place, Belfast BT15 2AY, United Kingdom. This policy forms part of the legal information governing use of the commercial website focused on digital media production workflows.