Cookies Policy
Introduction
Last updated: 29 September 2026. This Cookies Policy explains how inkscopery uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We operate in the United Kingdom and provide a Course A writing and editorial production guide covering story scope, script planning, newsroom coordination and workflows for clear media-ready content. The policy meets the requirements of 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 allow the site to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or activity. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels and local storage. These tools can record details such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages and any forms completed. They do not contain personal data in isolation but can be combined with other information to identify users in certain circumstances.
Information that can be stored or accessed
Cookies may store unique identifiers, session data, language preferences and analytics metrics. They can access device information such as operating system, screen resolution and referring website. This data helps us understand how visitors use our editorial production resources and improve site performance.
Why the site uses cookies
We use cookies to make our website function correctly, remember user choices, measure performance and deliver a reliable experience for professionals working with story scope, script planning and newsroom coordination. Without certain cookies, features such as form submissions and navigation would not work. Analytics cookies help us identify which parts of the editorial workflow guide are most useful so we can refine content accordingly.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to operate. They enable core functions including page navigation, secure access to contact forms and session management. They are always active and do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices such as language settings or form progress. They improve usability when exploring our writing and editorial production materials. These cookies are activated only with your consent.
Analytics or performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the site. They track page views, time on page and navigation paths through sections on script planning and newsroom coordination. Data is aggregated and used to improve our Course A guide. Consent is required before these cookies are set.
Advertising or targeting cookies
We do not currently use advertising or targeting cookies. If this changes we will update this policy and obtain consent before any such cookies are deployed.
Social media cookies
We do not embed social media plugins or set social media cookies on this site.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by inkscopery and relate only to our domain. They handle essential site functions and basic analytics. Third-party cookies are set by external providers such as analytics services. These may be used to gather performance data across multiple sites. We carefully select third-party providers that comply with UK data protection standards.
Session versus persistent cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted when you close it. They support temporary functions such as maintaining a contact form session. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. They store preferences or analytics identifiers. Typical retention periods range from 30 days for functional preferences to 24 months for aggregated analytics data, after which the cookie expires automatically.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Strictly necessary cookies process minimal technical data required for site operation. Functional cookies store preference identifiers. Analytics cookies handle aggregated usage statistics including page interactions and device information. All data is processed solely to deliver and improve our editorial production resources. No category collects sensitive personal data.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Strictly necessary cookies rely on the strict necessity exemption in PECR and do not require consent. All other categories rely on your consent under PECR and the UK GDPR. You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. We maintain records of consent choices as required by the UK GDPR accountability principle.
Cookie provider table
The following table summarises the cookies currently in use. Information is accurate at the date of this policy.
- Name: _site_session – Purpose: Maintains user session during navigation and form completion – Provider: inkscopery – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: _pref_lang – Purpose: Remembers language and display preferences – Provider: inkscopery – Category: Functional – Duration: 30 days
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Distinguishes unique users and generates statistical data on site usage – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
- Name: _gid – Purpose: Stores information about how visitors use the site – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 hours
How the consent manager works
A site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit. You can accept all non-essential cookies, reject them or access detailed settings to choose categories individually. Your choices are stored for 12 months. To change or withdraw consent later, revisit the cookie settings link in the footer. Rejecting non-essential cookies may limit some analytics features but will not affect core site functionality.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Disabling all cookies will prevent strictly necessary cookies from working, which may stop contact forms and navigation from functioning correctly. You can usually find instructions in your browser help section under privacy or security settings. Blocking cookies does not delete data already collected by other means.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are in place. Further details appear in our Privacy Policy, which is available via the site footer.
Policy changes
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, law or our editorial services. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new last-updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please use the contact form on our Contacts page or email [email protected]. Our address is 16 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BX, United Kingdom. We aim to respond within one month in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.