Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy was last updated on 02 November 2026.
What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login status and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that can track activity across sessions. These tools allow websites to recognise returning visitors and remember choices without storing personal data directly on servers in every case.
Why the site uses them
freshtiq operates a commercial educational platform focused on audiovisual production training. Cookies support essential functions such as keeping users logged into course materials, remembering video playback settings and measuring how visitors navigate studio design or sound engineering content. Without them core features would fail and performance data needed for site improvement would be unavailable.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies enable basic site operation including secure login, form submission on the contact page and protection against fraud. They are active by default and do not require consent under PECR because they are essential for the service requested. Examples include session identifiers that expire when the browser closes.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember user selections such as preferred video quality or course module progress. They improve usability for visitors exploring broadcast studio design or lighting arrangements. These may be first-party or set by trusted providers and persist for up to twelve months unless manually cleared.
Analytics or performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect aggregated information about page views, time spent on camera control tutorials and navigation paths. This helps refine content delivery for television network workflows. Data is processed under legitimate interests or consent depending on jurisdiction and is retained for twenty-six months before automatic deletion.
Advertising or targeting cookies
Targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant course promotions or measure advertisement effectiveness. They are only activated after explicit consent through the site-wide banner. Third parties such as advertising networks receive anonymised identifiers and data is not shared for unrelated marketing without further permission.
Social-media cookies
If social sharing buttons appear they may set cookies from platforms to track shares of live event production articles. These operate only with consent and are governed by the respective platforms own policies. They typically last up to two years.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by freshtiq and remain under our control. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. Both types are listed in the table below with their specific durations and purposes.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted on exit. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually removed. Retention periods range from the end of the session to two years depending on the category and are detailed in the provider table.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies process device identifiers and authentication tokens solely to maintain security and functionality. Functional cookies store preference strings for course navigation. Analytics cookies handle IP addresses in truncated form, browser type and page interaction metrics to produce usage reports. Advertising cookies use pseudonymous identifiers to limit ad repetition and attribute conversions from course enquiries.
Consent or exemption basis for each category
Under UK GDPR and PECR strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption. All other categories require prior consent which is obtained via the cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. Users in the United Kingdom receive the same protections as under the Data Protection Act 2018.
Cookie or provider table
- Name: _sessionid; Provider: freshtiq; Category: Strictly necessary; Duration: Session
- Name: pref_lang; Provider: freshtiq; Category: Functional; Duration: 12 months
- Name: _ga; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Analytics; Duration: 26 months
- Name: _fbp; Provider: Meta; Category: Advertising; Duration: 3 months
How the consent manager works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of non-essential categories. Choices are stored for twelve months. Visitors may reopen the banner via a link in the footer to change or withdraw consent instantly. No further cookies from rejected categories are set after withdrawal.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling necessary cookies will prevent login and form submission on the contact page. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve audiovisual production resources but does not stop core site access.
International transfers
Some analytics providers transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Full details appear in the Privacy Policy which should be read alongside this document.
Policy changes and contact
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version always appears on this page with the last-updated date. For 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, RG12 8TS, United Kingdom and telephone contact is available at +44 1344 649400.