Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how buzzworly uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The policy was last updated on 4 November 2026. It applies to visitors in the United Kingdom and is designed to comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Understanding these technologies helps you make informed choices about your data.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information such as preferences, login status, or browsing behaviour. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These tools can record details like IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site. They enable websites to remember user actions across sessions without storing sensitive personal data directly.
Why We Use Cookies
buzzworly operates a commercial website focused on audiovisual production courses. Cookies support essential functions like navigation, form submissions, and content personalisation. They also help measure site performance, understand audience engagement with topics such as broadcast studio design and sound engineering, and deliver relevant information. Without these technologies, core features may not function correctly.
Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorise cookies into strictly necessary, functional, analytics or performance, advertising or targeting, and social-media types. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic operations such as page loading and security. Functional cookies remember choices like language or region. Analytics cookies track usage patterns to improve workflows and course content. Advertising cookies may personalise promotions for television networks or live events training. Social-media cookies facilitate sharing but are used only with consent.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by buzzworly and relate to our domain. They handle session management and user preferences. Third-party cookies originate from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may track activity across multiple sites for aggregated insights. Both types are listed in our table below with their specific purposes and durations.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions like form completion. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, ranging from days to years, depending on their purpose. For example, analytics cookies may persist for up to 24 months to provide long-term usage trends, while strictly necessary ones often expire within 30 days.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under PECR and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are essential for service delivery. All other categories rely on your explicit consent obtained through our site-wide cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time. We maintain records of consent choices to demonstrate compliance. Where data is processed, it occurs under the lawful basis of consent or legitimate interests balanced against your rights.
Cookie Table
The following table summarises the cookies currently in use. It includes name, provider, category, purpose, and typical duration.
- _ga – Google Analytics – Analytics – Measures visitor interactions with course pages – 24 months
- _gid – Google Analytics – Analytics – Distinguishes users during a session – 24 hours
- cookie_consent – buzzworly – Strictly necessary – Stores consent preferences – 12 months
- session_id – buzzworly – Strictly necessary – Maintains login and navigation – Session
- functional_pref – buzzworly – Functional – Remembers display settings – 6 months
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our consent manager appears as a banner on first visit. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customise selections by category. Changes take effect immediately and are stored via a first-party cookie. To revisit choices later, use the link in the site footer or contact info@dramabydesign.com. Withdrawing consent stops further processing for opted-out categories but does not delete previously collected data.
Browser Controls and Disabling Cookies
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to contact forms or course enrolment features. Blocking analytics cookies limits our ability to improve content on camera control systems and lighting arrangements. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their support sites. Note that some site functionality relies on cookies and may degrade without them.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party providers may transfer data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses are in place. A full explanation of data handling appears in our Privacy Policy, which you can request via the Contacts page or by emailing info@dramabydesign.com.
Changes to This Policy
We review this Cookies Policy periodically and update it to reflect new technologies or legal requirements. Significant changes will be highlighted on the website. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The current version always supersedes earlier editions.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy or cookie practices, reach buzzworly using 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 is +44 (0)1344 649400. We aim to respond within 30 days.