Cookies Policy

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how currentra uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The policy was last updated on 02 November 2026. It applies to visitors in the United Kingdom and is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. currentra operates a commercial website offering informative resources on audiovisual production excellence, including broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering, and workflows for television networks and live events. By continuing to use the site you acknowledge the practices described here.

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store information such as your preferences, browsing history on the site, or login status. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage that may access or collect data from your browser. These tools help websites function properly, remember user choices, and gather statistical information. They do not typically contain personal data in isolation but can be combined with other information to identify users in certain circumstances.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

currentra uses cookies to ensure the website operates reliably, to improve user experience, and to understand how visitors interact with content about audiovisual production topics. Cookies support essential functions such as navigation and form submission on the contact page. They also enable measurement of site performance and help tailor the delivery of course-related information without creating unnecessary data collection.

Categories of Cookies Used

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as secure access to the contact form and basic page loading. Without them the site cannot operate correctly. They are set automatically and do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or form inputs. They enhance usability but are not essential. Consent is obtained before these cookies are placed.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, including which pages are viewed most often and how users navigate audiovisual production course descriptions. Data helps improve content quality. They are used only with prior consent.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Although currentra maintains a limited commercial presence, any advertising cookies would be employed to measure campaign effectiveness. Such cookies are never activated without explicit consent and are currently not deployed on core course resource pages.

Social Media Cookies

If social sharing features are present they may set cookies from third-party platforms. These are disabled by default and only activated after consent is given through the site-wide cookie banner.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by currentra and relate only to activity on this domain. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. The site minimises third-party cookies and ensures any used are disclosed in preference settings. Visitors can review and adjust settings via the cookie banner present across all pages.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period, typically between thirty days and two years depending on purpose. Retention periods are chosen to balance functionality with data minimisation principles required by UK data protection law.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process technical identifiers needed for page delivery and form security. Functional cookies store preference data such as display settings. Analytics cookies record aggregated usage metrics including page views and session duration. No category collects sensitive personal data. All processing aligns with the legitimate interests of delivering high-quality audiovisual production resources while respecting user rights.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption and do not require consent. All other categories rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. currentra maintains records of consent choices in line with accountability requirements of the UK GDPR.

Cookie Providers and Durations

The following providers may be involved depending on user consent selections. Necessary cookies from currentra last for the duration of the session. Functional cookies from the same source typically expire after one year. Analytics providers store data for up to twenty-four months in aggregated form. Full details of active cookies appear within the consent management interface accessible from the cookie banner on every page.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner allows visitors to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise selections by category. Changes take effect immediately and are stored for future visits. Users may reopen the banner via a link in the site footer to review or alter preferences at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not delete previously collected anonymised analytics data but prevents further collection under the withdrawn categories.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling all cookies may prevent the contact form from submitting correctly and remove the ability to retain preferences across visits. currentra provides guidance on common browser controls within the cookie banner help section. Disabling cookies does not affect access to publicly available course descriptions.

International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are used. Further information on data handling appears in the separate Privacy Policy accessible from the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact

currentra may update this policy to reflect changes in law or site functionality. The current version date appears at the top of the page. Questions regarding cookies should be directed to info@dramabydesign.com or by post to 1 Fairview Cottages, Beehive Road, Binfield, RG12 8TS, United Kingdom. Telephone enquiries are accepted on +44 1344 649400. This policy forms part of the overall commitment to transparency in data processing for visitors interested in audiovisual production excellence.