Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 29 October 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how glitzary uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a commercial resource focused on audiovisual production excellence for broadcast studios, camera systems, lighting, sound engineering and live event workflows, we operate in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can store or access information such as your preferences, browsing history and technical details about your device. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that perform comparable functions. These tools allow websites to remember user actions and settings across visits without storing large amounts of personal data directly on our servers.
Why the Site Uses Cookies
We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember user choices such as language or consent settings, to understand how visitors interact with content about studio design and production workflows, and to deliver relevant information. Without certain cookies the site would not operate as intended for visitors seeking professional audiovisual resources.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation and secure access to forms. Functional cookies remember preferences to improve usability. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on how pages are used. Advertising or targeting cookies are not employed on this site. Social-media cookies are not used because we do not integrate social sharing tools that require them.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by glitzary and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies may be set by external providers that supply essential services such as analytics platforms. We limit third-party involvement to what is strictly required for site operation and obtain appropriate consents where PECR demands it.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Necessary cookies are typically session-based, while functional preferences may persist for up to twelve months to avoid repeated consent prompts.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies handle basic identifiers such as session tokens to keep the site responsive. Functional cookies store preference flags for features like form auto-completion. Analytics cookies process anonymised usage statistics including page views and navigation paths to refine content about camera control and sound engineering. No advertising cookies collect data for targeted marketing.
Consent or Exemption Basis Under UK Law
Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR because they are essential for service delivery. All other categories rely on prior informed consent collected through our site-wide cookie banner. Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out.
Cookie Providers and Durations
Our necessary category includes a first-party session cookie named session_id that expires when the browser closes. A functional cookie named pref_lang stores language choice and lasts for six months. Analytics cookies from a single approved provider include _ga with a duration of two years and _gid with a duration of twenty-four hours; both are used solely for performance measurement. Full details of current providers are maintained in our consent management records.
How the Consent Manager Works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of non-essential categories. Users can reopen the banner via a link in the footer to review or change selections. Withdrawing consent immediately disables the relevant cookies where technically feasible and updates our records accordingly.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers permit blocking or deleting cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to contact forms and other core features. Blocking analytics cookies will stop us from measuring site performance but will not affect basic functionality. Users remain responsible for managing their own browser preferences.
International Transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. Further information on data handling appears in our separate Privacy Policy, which users should consult for complete details on personal data processing.
Policy Changes and Contact Route
We review this policy regularly and will update it to reflect changes in law or site practices. The date of the most recent revision always appears at the top of the page. Questions about cookies or this policy should be directed through the contact form on our Contacts page or by emailing info@giordanodesign.com. Postal enquiries may be sent to 70 Kensington Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LQ, United Kingdom and telephone enquiries to +44 20 8953 5963.
Additional Considerations for Audiovisual Professionals
Visitors exploring broadcast studio design, lighting arrangements and live-event workflows benefit from a stable, accessible site. Cookies help maintain consistent navigation across technical articles and resource sections without requiring repeated logins or preference resets. We do not use cookies to profile individuals or to serve personalised advertising related to production equipment or courses.
Retention and Deletion Practices
Analytics data derived from cookies is retained in aggregated form for a maximum of twenty-six months before automatic deletion. Preference cookies are removed after their stated expiry or earlier if a user actively clears site data. We do not retain cookie-derived information longer than necessary to fulfil the stated purposes.
User Rights Under UK GDPR
Individuals have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection regarding personal data processed via cookies. Requests can be submitted using the contact details above. We respond to verified requests within the statutory timeframes set out in the Data Protection Act 2018.
Practical Examples of Cookie Use
When a visitor selects a preferred language on the homepage, a functional cookie stores that choice so subsequent pages load in the same language. Analytics cookies record that a page about professional lighting arrangements received many views, allowing us to prioritise similar content without identifying any individual user.