Cookies Policy

Last updated: 23 September 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how celebgridly uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate as a commercial resource focused on studio production techniques for television and live events in the United Kingdom. Our practices comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). By continuing to use our site you agree to the placement of cookies as described below. This policy provides clear details on what information is collected, the purposes for collection, your choices, and how to manage preferences.

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 recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects that can track activity or store preferences. These tools can record data such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interactions with forms or videos. They do not contain personal data directly but can be linked to identifiers that enable recognition across sessions or sites.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We deploy cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve performance based on usage patterns, and to deliver relevant content where permitted. Necessary cookies support core features such as navigation and form submission on our contact page. Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with studio production resources, allowing refinements to content layout. Without these technologies some pages would fail to load properly or remember user selections during a single visit.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable essential operations including security, session management, and access to the contact form. Functional cookies remember choices such as language or display preferences to enhance usability. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on page views and navigation paths to measure site effectiveness. Advertising or targeting cookies may be used by third parties to show tailored promotions if you have consented. Social media cookies allow integration with external platforms for sharing content, though our site does not host active social feeds.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by celebgridly and remain within our domain. They handle login status, form data, and basic analytics. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across multiple sites and are subject to the privacy policies of those providers. We limit third-party placements to those necessary for site operation or chosen by user consent.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open and are deleted automatically when you close it. They support temporary functions such as maintaining a shopping cart or form progress. Persistent cookies stay on your device for a defined period or until manually removed. They record longer-term preferences and can last from a few days to two years depending on their purpose. Retention periods are kept to the minimum required to fulfil the stated objective.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process identifiers required for site security and contact form delivery. Functional cookies store user-selected settings to avoid repeated entry of the same information. Analytics cookies gather statistical data on visit frequency and content engagement to support service improvements. No category collects sensitive personal data such as financial details or health information. All processing occurs under documented purposes that align with our legitimate interests or your consent.

Legal Basis for Each Category Under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption under PECR and do not require prior consent. Functional and analytics cookies are placed only after you provide consent through our site-wide banner, satisfying UK GDPR requirements for lawful processing. Advertising cookies are never deployed without explicit opt-in consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. International transfers of data collected by cookies occur only where adequate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place.

Cookie Providers and Retention Details

Strictly necessary provider: celebgridly – purpose: session security – duration: session only
Functional provider: celebgridly – purpose: preference storage – duration: 30 days
Analytics provider: Google Analytics – purpose: visit statistics – duration: 2 years
Performance provider: internal logging – purpose: error tracking – duration: 90 days
Third-party CDN provider: Cloudflare – purpose: content delivery – duration: session

How the Consent Manager Works

Our site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular selection of categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential options, or customise choices before proceeding. Selections are stored for twelve months and can be revised at any time by revisiting the banner or contacting us. Withdrawing consent immediately disables further placement of rejected cookies, though previously stored data may remain until expiry or manual deletion.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences

Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies may prevent access to interactive features such as the contact form and cause some pages to display incorrectly. You retain the right to refuse cookies, but functionality of the professional resource content may be reduced. Instructions for common browsers are available from their official support pages.

International Transfers and Related Policies

Cookie data may be processed outside the United Kingdom when third-party providers operate globally. In such cases we ensure appropriate protection through recognised legal mechanisms. Full details on data handling appear in our separate Privacy Policy, which should be read alongside this document.

Policy Changes and Contact Information

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or operational developments. The current version will always be posted on this page with a revised date. For questions or to exercise your rights under UK data protection law please use the contact form on our Contacts page or reach [email protected], 01494 671234, or Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG. Company Registration Number: 05618028 | VAT Number: GB876425785 | Operator Name: celebgridly | Registered Office: Beaconsfield Studios, Station Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1LG