Cookies Policy

Last updated: 21 September 2026

What cookies and similar technologies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow showripel to recognise your browser and remember information about your visit. Similar technologies such as pixels and local storage work in comparable ways to store or access data on your device. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed and actions taken during a session on our Course A show production guide site.

Why the site uses them

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website securely, improve performance, understand how visitors interact with content about camera movement, lighting changes, audio cues and smooth workflows, and to deliver relevant experiences for users interested in entertainment programme production. Without these technologies certain core functions would not work and we could not maintain the standards expected on a commercial site based in the United Kingdom.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas and the operation of the site-wide cookie banner. We rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR and do not require consent for this category. Disabling them through browser settings may prevent the website from working correctly.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences such as language settings or display choices so that returning visitors experience a more tailored view of the production guide material. These cookies are placed only after you have given consent via the banner. They expire after a maximum of twelve months unless you clear them earlier.

Analytics or performance cookies

Analytics cookies help us measure how users engage with sections covering motion and timing, camera movement sequences and lighting change demonstrations. We use aggregated data to improve content organisation and workflow explanations. Consent is required under UK GDPR and PECR for this category. Information collected is limited to usage statistics and does not identify individuals directly.

Advertising or targeting cookies

Targeting cookies may be used by us or trusted partners to show information about additional production resources that match your interests in audio cues and entertainment programmes. These cookies build a profile of your activity across visits. Consent is mandatory and can be withdrawn at any time through the consent manager. Typical expiry ranges from thirty days to two years depending on the provider.

Social-media cookies

If you choose to interact with embedded social features these cookies may be set by third-party platforms to track your activity and personalise content. We do not control these cookies and they fall under the consent requirement. You can manage them via the consent banner or directly in your social account settings.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by showripel and relate only to activity on this domain. Third-party cookies come from external providers that help deliver analytics or other services. Both types are listed in our provider overview and you can accept or reject each category independently.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies last only for the duration of your browser session and are deleted when you close the browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. Retention periods are chosen to balance user convenience with data minimisation principles required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary cookies process identifiers needed for security and navigation. Functional cookies store preference flags. Analytics cookies record page views and interaction times with timing-related course material. Advertising cookies capture interest signals. All data is processed under the lawful bases of consent or legitimate interests where permitted and is never sold to unrelated parties.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR we obtain consent for all non-essential categories. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt because they are required to provide the service you requested. Consent records are stored securely and you may change your choices at any time.

Cookie and provider overview

Strictly necessary: session identifier set by showripel, duration session only, purpose security and navigation.
Functional: preference cookie set by showripel, duration twelve months, purpose remember display choices.
Analytics: performance cookie set by third-party analytics provider, duration twenty-four months, purpose usage measurement.
Advertising: targeting cookie set by advertising partner, duration thirteen months, purpose interest-based content delivery.

How the consent manager works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or customise choices by category. You can reopen the banner from the footer to review or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately and previous selections are overwritten. No further action is needed after updating preferences.

Browser-level controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Doing so may disable functional features such as saved preferences or the ability to remain logged in during a course session. We recommend reviewing your browser help pages for specific instructions relevant to your device.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy which you can access from the site footer.

Policy changes and contact

We review this Cookies Policy periodically and will update the last-updated date when material changes occur. If you have questions about our use of cookies please contact us using the form on the Contacts page or write to 8 Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EW, United Kingdom. You may also reach us at [email protected]. We aim to respond promptly and in line with our obligations under UK data protection law.