1. What cookies and local storage are
Cookies are small pieces of data stored by a website in your browser. Local storage is a related browser technology that allows a site to retain settings or content on a device. Some are essential for requested features to work; others can be used for analytics or advertising.
2. Cookies PENREC currently uses
PENREC currently uses only essential authentication cookies. They are set after a user signs in and are not used for advertising or behavioural analytics.
| Name | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| penrec_access_token | Authenticates a signed-in account and protects access to account or staff features. | Approximately one hour, unless refreshed or removed earlier |
| penrec_refresh_token | Allows the service to securely renew a signed-in session. | Up to 30 days, or until sign-out |
These cookies are HTTP-only, which means website scripts cannot read them. In production they are also transmitted securely and use SameSite protections.
3. Functional browser storage
The PENREC music player stores your chosen volume level under penrec_player_volume so it can be restored on your next visit. The current playback queue otherwise remains in application memory while a page session is active.
PENREC Studio uses local storage on authorised staff devices to retain draft editorial, homepage, release and media-management settings. This storage supports functionality deliberately requested by the user. None of this storage is used to track visitors across websites or for advertising analytics.
4. Why there is no advertising-cookie banner
The current PENREC website does not set advertising or non-essential analytics cookies.
Essential cookies used to provide a sign-in service requested by the user do not require opt-in consent under current UK rules, although we must still explain them. If PENREC later introduces analytics, embedded media, personalisation or advertising technologies that require consent, they will remain disabled until an appropriate choice has been made.
5. Managing cookies and storage
You can use your browser settings to view, block or delete cookies and local storage. Blocking essential authentication cookies will prevent account sign-in and protected Studio functions from working. Signing out removes the active PENREC authentication cookies.
Instructions differ by browser and device; consult your browser’s privacy or site-data settings for details.
6. Third-party websites
Links to music platforms or other external websites may take you to services that use their own cookies. Their cookie practices are controlled by those organisations and covered by their own notices.
7. Changes and contact
We will update this policy if the technologies used by PENREC change. The latest update date appears at the top of this page. For questions, use the PENREC contact page. Information about personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.