Cookies Policy
Last updated: 30 September 2026
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how storyvaultza uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. The site provides a storytelling archive and production resource focused on narrative planning, script structure, studio segments and organised workflows for media content. As a commercial service operating in the United Kingdom, storyvaultza complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This document sets out the practical details of cookie use so visitors can make informed choices.
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 device identifiers, browsing history, language settings and session data. They do not contain personal data in isolation but can be combined with other information to identify users or their devices.
Why storyvaultza Uses Cookies
storyvaultza employs cookies to deliver core site functions, improve performance and support a smooth user experience for creators and researchers working with narrative planning and media workflows. Without certain cookies the archive search, script tools and production templates would not operate correctly. Analytics cookies help understand how visitors navigate the resource so improvements can be made to workflow organisation features.
Categories of Cookies We Use
The site uses five main categories. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic navigation and security. Functional cookies remember user choices such as preferred content filters. Analytics or performance cookies collect aggregated usage statistics. Advertising or targeting cookies are not employed. Social-media cookies are absent because no embedded social sharing tools are present. Each category is explained further below with its legal justification under PECR and UK GDPR.
First-Party Versus Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by storyvaultza and relate only to this domain. They handle login status for registered users of the archive and maintain session continuity during script editing sessions. Third-party cookies come from external providers that supply essential services such as content delivery networks or analytics platforms. These providers receive limited data and are contractually required to follow UK data-protection standards.
Session Versus Persistent Cookies
Session cookies exist only while the browser is open and are deleted when the session ends. They are used for temporary tasks such as keeping a user logged in during a single visit to the production workflow section. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period or until manually removed. Examples include a cookie that stores language preference for up to twelve months and an analytics cookie that expires after twenty-four months. Retention periods are chosen to balance functionality with data minimisation.
Data Handled and Purpose of Each Category
Strictly necessary cookies process device identifiers and security tokens to prevent fraud and enable page loading. Functional cookies store display preferences and filter selections so that narrative planning templates appear consistently. Analytics cookies record page views, click paths and session duration in aggregated form only. No advertising cookies are deployed, therefore no profiling for targeted marketing occurs. All data is processed solely to maintain and improve the storytelling archive and production resource.
Legal Basis and Consent Requirements
Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent because they are essential for the service requested by the user. Functional, analytics and any other non-essential cookies rely on prior consent obtained through the site-wide cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. The lawful basis for processing any resulting personal data is legitimate interests or consent as appropriate under UK GDPR. Visitors are informed of these choices before non-essential cookies are activated.
Cookie Providers and Retention Details
The following providers operate cookies on the site. The core platform cookie from storyvaultza is strictly necessary and lasts for the session. An analytics provider records aggregated statistics for up to twenty-four months. A content-delivery partner uses a functional cookie that expires after thirty days to maintain regional template loading speeds. Full lists of exact cookie names, providers, categories and durations are available inside the consent manager interface so users can review current settings without leaving the page.
How the Consent Manager Works
The site-wide cookie banner appears on first visit and allows granular acceptance or rejection of each non-essential category. Users may reopen the manager at any time via a persistent link in the footer to change or withdraw consent. All choices are stored for twelve months before the banner reappears. Rejecting cookies does not affect access to the core archive but may limit certain personalised workflow features.
Browser-Level Controls and Consequences
Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies through settings menus. Blocking all cookies will prevent the site from functioning correctly, including loss of saved narrative planning sessions and inability to access protected production resources. Deleting cookies will reset preferences and may require re-entry of login details. storyvaultza recommends reviewing browser help pages for precise instructions rather than relying on site features alone.
International Transfers
Some analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner are in place. A full explanation of data handling practices appears in the separate Privacy Policy, which users should consult for further detail on cross-border transfers.
Changes to This Policy
storyvaultza may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The date of the most recent revision always appears at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Us
For questions about this Cookies Policy or to exercise data-protection rights, please use the contact form on the Contacts page or write to [email protected]. Written correspondence may also be sent to 12 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL, UK. Company Registration Number: 10512399 | Place of Registration: England and Wales | Registered Office Address: 12 King Street, Leeds LS1 2HL, UK