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 a website. They store information such as preferences, login details and browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools allow sites to recognise returning visitors and remember choices across sessions. On a commercial resource like storyfluxly that teaches narrative planning, camera movement, studio presentation, lighting balance and smooth video workflows, cookies help deliver consistent training materials and track how users engage with production resources.

Why this site uses cookies and similar technologies

We use these technologies to operate the website securely, remember your settings, measure performance and deliver relevant content about storytelling production. Without them many core functions would fail. They also support our commercial model by enabling analytics that show which lessons on camera movement or lighting balance are most useful.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They handle login sessions, security tokens and form submissions on the contact page. They are first-party and session-based, expiring when you close the browser. Under PECR they are exempt from consent because they are strictly necessary. Disabling them prevents use of the contact form and course access features.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies remember choices such as video player settings or preferred lesson order. They improve usability for topics like narrative planning. These may be first-party or third-party, persistent for up to 12 months. Consent is required under UK GDPR and PECR; you can reject them via the cookie banner without losing core access.

Analytics or performance cookies

Analytics cookies collect aggregated data on how visitors navigate resources about studio presentation and smooth workflows. They help us improve content. Providers include Google Analytics. These are usually first-party or third-party, persistent for up to 24 months. They require consent. We use them only after you accept via the site-wide banner.

Advertising or targeting cookies

These cookies track browsing to show relevant promotions for our video production courses. They may come from third-party advertising networks. Duration varies from 30 days to 13 months. Consent is mandatory under PECR; the banner lets you refuse them at any time.

Social-media cookies

If social buttons appear they may set cookies from platforms to track sharing of production tips. These are third-party and persistent. Consent is needed; rejecting them stops social features but does not affect main course content.

First-party versus third-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by storyfluxly itself and relate directly to our storytelling resources. Third-party cookies come from external providers for analytics or advertising. Both types follow the same consent rules under UK law, but third-party ones often carry additional privacy implications explained in our Privacy Policy.

Session versus persistent cookies

Session cookies last only while the browser is open and are deleted on close. Persistent cookies remain for a set period or until manually removed, storing data like course progress for up to two years. Retention periods are listed in the provider table below using lists for clarity.

Data handled and purpose of each category

Strictly necessary: user session ID, security tokens; purpose is site functionality and form handling.
Functional: preference settings; purpose is improved navigation of camera and lighting lessons.
Analytics: page views, time spent; purpose is performance measurement of workflow resources.
Advertising: browsing history; purpose is targeted course promotions.
Social: share actions; purpose is content distribution tracking.

Consent or exemption basis for each category

Under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt. All others require prior consent via the cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. Withdrawal is as easy as giving consent through the same banner.

Cookie provider information

Strictly necessary: provider storyfluxly, category necessary, duration session.
Functional: provider storyfluxly, category functional, duration 12 months.
Analytics: provider Google, category performance, duration 24 months.
Advertising: provider various networks, category targeting, duration 13 months.
Social: provider social platforms, category social, duration 30 days.

How the consent manager works and changing choices

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential or customise categories. Choices are stored for 12 months. To change later, revisit the banner link in the footer. Withdrawal does not delete existing data but stops future collection for rejected categories.

Browser-level controls and consequences

Most browsers allow blocking or deleting cookies via settings. Blocking necessary cookies stops the contact form and course login. Blocking analytics limits our ability to improve resources on narrative planning and lighting balance. Instructions for common browsers are available on their support sites.

International transfers

Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Full details appear in the Privacy Policy available via the site footer.

Policy changes and contact

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version is always on this page. For questions contact us using the form on the Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is Studio 6, Oyster House, Severalls Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PD. Company Registration Number: 13572718 | VAT Number: GB464852660 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | Registered Office: Studio 6, Oyster House, Severalls Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PD | Operator: storyfluxly