Cookies Policy

Last updated: 18 September 2026

What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

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 objects that can store or access information on your device. These tools can record details such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited and time spent on those pages. In the United Kingdom they are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations together with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Why We Use Cookies on This Site

coverlinefy operates a commercial resource focused on Course A coverage workflow for media production. Cookies help us deliver consistent service, remember user choices during a session and measure how the site performs. Without them many core functions such as loading workflow templates or maintaining secure access would not operate reliably. We do not use cookies to create detailed profiles for advertising or to sell personal data.

Categories of Cookies We Deploy

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They enable basic navigation, security features and access to protected workflow resources. They do not require consent under PECR because they are strictly necessary. Examples include session identifiers that keep you logged in while you explore story line templates or camera setup guides.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember preferences such as language selection or display settings for field-to-studio coordination diagrams. They improve usability but are not essential. We obtain consent before placing them and you may withdraw consent at any time through the site-wide cookie banner.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use the site. They help us understand which workflow resources are most useful and identify areas where content on media production processes could be improved. Data is processed in anonymised form where possible and we rely on legitimate interests balanced against user rights.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

We do not currently deploy advertising or targeting cookies. Should this change we will update this policy and seek fresh consent before any such cookies are activated.

Social-Media Cookies

No social-media cookies are placed by coverlinefy. Third-party platforms may set their own cookies if you choose to interact with embedded content, but such interaction is not required to use our workflow resources.

First-Party versus Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by coverlinefy and relate only to our domain. Third-party cookies may be set by service providers that help us host the site or analyse usage. We carefully select providers that comply with UK data protection standards and limit the data they receive to what is necessary for the stated purpose.

Session versus Persistent Cookies and Retention Periods

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. Our session cookies typically last only for the duration of your visit. Persistent cookies used for functional or analytics purposes are set to expire after a maximum of thirteen months, after which they are automatically removed or require renewed consent.

Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category

Strictly necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens solely to maintain security and deliver the workflow resource. Functional cookies store preference values such as chosen camera setup views. Analytics cookies record page views, referral URLs and device characteristics in aggregated reports. No category stores sensitive personal data or financial information.

Consent or Exemption Basis under UK Law

Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR because they are essential for the service you requested. All other categories rely on consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. You may refuse or withdraw consent without affecting your ability to use core features. Consent records are retained for the period required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Cookie Providers and Durations

The following providers are used. Strictly necessary: coverlinefy session cookie, duration session only. Functional: preference storage, duration up to thirteen months. Analytics: aggregated measurement service, duration up to thirteen months. Full details of each provider’s processing are available on request via the contact route described below.

How the Consent Manager Works

The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows you to accept all non-essential cookies, reject them or access granular settings. Choices are stored in a first-party cookie that expires after six months. You can reopen the banner at any time via a link in the footer to change or withdraw consent. Changes take effect immediately for future visits.

Browser-Level Controls and Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent access to protected workflow resources such as story line templates or coordination checklists. Blocking analytics cookies will not stop the site from functioning but will reduce our ability to improve content on media production workflows.

International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs we ensure appropriate safeguards such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses are in place. A cross-reference to our separate Privacy Policy provides further detail on these safeguards and your rights in relation to international transfers.

Policy Changes

We review this Cookies Policy regularly. Material changes will be notified through the site banner or by updating the last-updated date shown at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Route and Further Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies please contact us using the form on the Contacts page or by writing to 22 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EF, United Kingdom. You may also email [email protected]. We aim to respond within one month in accordance with UK data protection timescales.

Additional Rights under the Data Protection Act 2018

In addition to cookie choices you retain rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction and objection in respect of any personal data processed through cookies. Requests should be directed to [email protected] or via the contact form. We will verify identity before responding to protect your information.

Practical Consequences for Media Production Users

Users relying on Course A coverage workflow resources benefit from cookies that remember preferred camera setups or coordination sequences during a single session. Rejecting functional cookies means these preferences will not be retained between visits, requiring manual re-selection each time. Analytics cookies help us prioritise new content on field-to-studio coordination without identifying individual users.

Record Keeping and Accountability

coverlinefy maintains internal records of cookie deployment, consent logs and provider contracts as required by the UK GDPR accountability principle. These records are available to the Information Commissioner’s Office on request and are reviewed at least annually.