Cookies Policy

Last updated: 30 October 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how writiqra uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. As a United Kingdom based provider of audiovisual production courses covering broadcast studio design, camera control systems, professional lighting arrangements, sound engineering and streamlined workflows for television networks and live events, we operate in line with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

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 activity or device identifiers. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage that serve comparable purposes. These tools allow websites to remember user actions and provide a consistent experience across visits.

Why the Site Uses Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, improve performance, understand visitor behaviour and deliver relevant content. Without certain cookies the site would not operate as intended. Others help us analyse traffic so we can refine our course materials and resources on audiovisual production topics.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission and security. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your choices such as language preferences or course filter settings to enhance your experience. They are activated only after you provide consent through our cookie banner.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed most often. Data helps us improve our informative resources on broadcast studio design and related topics. Consent is required and can be withdrawn at any time.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Although our primary focus is educational, we may use limited targeting cookies to show relevant course promotions. These require explicit consent and are managed through the site-wide cookie banner.

Social Media Cookies

If social sharing features are present, these cookies allow platforms to track your interaction. They are third-party cookies and require consent before activation.

First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by writiqra and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. We disclose all third-party providers in the table below so you can make informed choices.

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 manually. Retention periods vary by category and are listed in the provider table.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process technical data such as session identifiers to maintain security and functionality. Functional cookies store preference data to personalise navigation. Analytics cookies handle aggregated usage statistics without identifying individuals. Advertising cookies may process limited interest data for course promotion. All processing respects UK data protection principles of minimisation and purpose limitation.

Consent or Exemption Basis

Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent. All other categories rely on your affirmative consent obtained via the cookie banner. You may change or withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. Our consent mechanism records your choices for audit purposes as required by UK GDPR transparency obligations.

Cookie Provider Table

Name: _ga; Purpose: Analytics; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Performance; Duration: 2 years
Name: _gid; Purpose: Analytics; Provider: Google Analytics; Category: Performance; Duration: 24 hours
Name: cookie_consent; Purpose: Store consent preferences; Provider: writiqra; Category: Necessary; Duration: 1 year
Name: session_id; Purpose: Maintain user session; Provider: writiqra; Category: Necessary; Duration: Session

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences by category. Changes take effect immediately. You can reopen the banner via the footer link to review or alter selections at any time.

Browser-Level Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly, including access to course enquiry forms. Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve resources but does not stop core functionality.

International Transfers

Some third-party cookies may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur we rely on adequacy decisions or appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy, which is accessible via the site footer.

Policy Changes and Contact

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The current version date appears at the top. For questions about cookies please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email info@cie-group.com. Our postal address is 3 Widdowson Close, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8WB, United Kingdom and telephone number is 0115 977 0075.