Cookies Policy

Last updated: 30 September 2026

What Cookies and Similar Technologies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember actions and preferences over time. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can store or access information such as your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages and interactions with forms or media players. In the context of a production resource site focused on stage paths, camera movement, lighting transitions, audio cues and live workflow planning, cookies help maintain smooth navigation through detailed technical content without repeated interruptions.

Why This Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to remember your display preferences for production diagrams and to measure how visitors interact with resources on program flow. Without them, essential features such as saving progress through course modules or loading previously viewed stage diagrams would not work. Analytics cookies help us understand which sections on camera movement or lighting transitions receive the most attention so we can improve content quality. All usage complies with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions including page loading, form submission on the contact page and security features. Functional cookies remember choices such as video player settings or preferred workflow templates. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated data on page views and navigation paths. Advertising or targeting cookies are not used on this site. Social-media cookies are not deployed because no social sharing plugins are present.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by showpathix and relate to our own domain. They handle login status for registered course users and store session data for production planning tools. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services that assist with performance measurement. These providers process data only under our instructions and never for their own independent purposes without explicit consent where required.

Session Versus Persistent Cookies

Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary activities such as completing a multi-step contact form. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 24 months depending on purpose. For example, a functional cookie remembering your preferred lighting transition examples may last up to 12 months unless you clear it earlier.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process minimal identifiers required for site security and basic navigation. Functional cookies store preferences linked to content layout such as diagram zoom levels. Analytics cookies record non-identifiable usage statistics including time on pages covering audio cues and smooth live-format workflows. No personal data beyond what is strictly needed for these operational purposes is collected without your knowledge.

Consent or Exemption Basis for Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies operate under the strict necessity exemption of PECR and do not require prior consent. All other categories rely on your affirmative consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing already carried out. Consent records are stored for audit purposes in line with UK GDPR accountability requirements.

Cookie Providers and Durations

The following providers may set cookies on this site. Strictly necessary: site core platform, duration session only, category necessary. Functional preferences: internal settings service, duration 12 months, category functional. Analytics measurement: approved statistics provider, duration 24 months, category analytics. Full details of each cookie name, provider, category and expiry appear in the consent manager interface accessible from the banner or footer.

How the Consent Manager Works

The cookie banner appears on your first visit and allows granular selection of categories. You can accept all, reject non-essential options or customise choices. A link within the banner or footer opens the full manager where you can change or withdraw selections later. Your choices are stored for 12 months before the banner reappears for renewal.

Browser-Level Controls and Functional Consequences

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through settings menus. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core site features from working, such as submitting the contact form or accessing saved production workflow templates. Blocking analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content but does not stop the site from operating. Instructions for popular browsers are available on their official support pages.

International Transfers

Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office are in place. Further information appears in our separate Privacy Policy which you can request by emailing [email protected] or writing to Rutlands, Main Street, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8TJ.

Policy Changes and Contact Route

We review this policy regularly and update it when practices or legal requirements change. The current version always displays the last-updated date at the top. If you have questions about cookies or wish to exercise rights under UK GDPR, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Postal enquiries may be sent to Rutlands, Main Street, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8TJ. Company Registration Number: 03014564 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | VAT Number: GB 655131943 | Registered Office: Rutlands, Main Street, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8TJ