Cookies Policy
Last updated: 18 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 pixels, web beacons and local storage objects that can store or access information on your device. These files can record details such as browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs. They do not contain personal data in themselves but can be linked to identifiers that help distinguish users.
Why the site uses them
inkfrontnu operates a commercial website providing Course A writing and front-stage media resources covering story drafts, presentation planning, camera framing and newsroom workflows. Cookies support core functions such as keeping users logged in during a session, remembering form inputs and ensuring the site loads correctly. They also help measure how visitors interact with course materials and media planning tools so we can improve service quality without creating unnecessary data collection.
Strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising and social-media categories
Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site operation including navigation, security and access to member areas for course content. Functional cookies remember preferences such as language or layout choices for media planning tools. Analytics cookies gather aggregated statistics on page views and resource usage to identify popular workflows. Advertising cookies may be used to limit repeated promotions of our courses. Social-media cookies appear only if embedded sharing features from external platforms are present, though our site minimises such embeds.
First-party versus third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by inkfrontnu and relate to our own domain. They handle login sessions and course progress tracking. Third-party cookies come from external providers such as analytics services or content delivery networks. These may be used for performance monitoring or to deliver course video elements. We review all third-party providers to ensure they meet UK data standards.
Session versus persistent cookies and retention periods
Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. They support temporary tasks such as completing a contact form. Persistent cookies remain after the browser closes and have defined expiry dates ranging from a few days for preference settings up to twenty-four months for analytics identifiers. Retention is limited to the minimum period necessary for the stated purpose.
Data handled and purpose of each category
Necessary cookies process device identifiers and session tokens to prevent unauthorised access to course materials. Functional cookies store layout preferences to improve usability of presentation planning features. Analytics cookies record aggregated usage metrics such as time spent on camera framing tutorials. No category collects names, addresses or payment details directly through cookies; such information is handled separately through secure forms.
Consent or exemption basis under UK law
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies operate without consent because they are essential for the service requested. All other categories require prior consent. inkfrontnu obtains consent through a site-wide banner that allows granular acceptance or rejection. Consent records are stored for audit purposes in line with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Cookie provider table
- Name: session_id – Purpose: Maintain login for course access – Provider: inkfrontnu – Category: Strictly necessary – Duration: Session
- Name: pref_layout – Purpose: Remember media planning layout – Provider: inkfrontnu – Category: Functional – Duration: 30 days
- Name: _ga – Purpose: Measure aggregate usage of newsroom workflow resources – Provider: Google Analytics – Category: Analytics – Duration: 24 months
How the consent manager works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and offers options to accept all, reject non-essential or manage preferences by category. Users can reopen the manager through a persistent link in the footer to change or withdraw consent at any time. Changes take effect immediately and previous choices are overwritten.
Browser-level controls and consequences of disabling cookies
Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies via settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login to course areas and block access to saved drafts or planning tools. Disabling analytics cookies reduces our ability to improve content but does not affect core functionality. Instructions for common browsers are available on their official support pages.
International transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. Details appear in our separate Privacy Policy which users should consult for further information on data handling.
Policy changes and contact
We review this policy regularly and will update it when processing practices change. The current version is dated 18 September 2026. For questions about cookies or to exercise data rights please use the contact form on our Contacts page or write to [email protected] or Butler's Wharf Building, 36 Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE.