Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026The short version
We use a small number of cookies on elmediastudio.com. Some are essential to make the site work. Others help us understand how people use the site so we can improve it. We don't use cookies to track you across other websites or serve you ads.
When you visit our site for the first time, we'll ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can change your mind at any time.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They're widely used to make websites work properly and to give website owners basic information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can't run programmes or deliver viruses. They simply store a small amount of information so the site can recognise your device on a return visit.
The cookies we use
Here's a straightforward breakdown of what we place on your device and why.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| em_cookie_consent | Essential | Remembers whether you've accepted or declined our cookie banner so we don't ask you again. | 1 year |
| WordPress session cookies | Essential | Standard WordPress cookies that keep the site functioning correctly. These don't collect personal data. | Session |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our site — pages visited, time spent, and general location (country level only). No personally identifiable information is collected. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie that distinguishes between users for a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to work. Without them, certain parts of the site won't function. Because they're essential, we don't need your consent to place them — but we believe you should still know they exist.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use our website. This helps us make improvements. The data is aggregated and anonymous — we can see that someone visited a page, but not who that person is.
We only place analytics cookies after you've given your consent. If you decline, these cookies won't be set and we won't collect any usage data from your visit.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Third-party cookies
We don't use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or retargeting cookies. The only third-party cookies on our site come from Google Analytics, which processes data under Google's own privacy policy. You can read that at policies.google.com/privacy.
Managing your preferences
You're in control. Here's how to manage cookies on our site and in your browser:
On our site — when you first visit, our cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies there. If you want to change your choice, clearing your browser's cookies and site data for elmediastudio.com will reset the banner on your next visit.
In your browser — most browsers let you block or delete cookies entirely. Here's how to do it in the most common browsers:
Google Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Microsoft Edge
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how some websites — including ours — work.
Our legal basis
We operate under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Under these laws, we require your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest, as they are strictly necessary for the site to function.
Changes to this policy
If we change the cookies we use or update this policy, we'll update the date at the top of this page. We won't use new non-essential cookies without asking for your consent again.
Questions?
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch at hello@elmediastudio.com. You can also read our Privacy Policy for the full picture on how we handle your data.