Cookie Policy
Last updated: Sept. 2, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Picturehouse (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.picturehouse.com (the “Site”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how visitors use it, and, in some cases, measure the effectiveness of advertising. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”); others stay on your device for a set period (“persistent cookies”).
Cookies set by us are “first-party” cookies. Cookies set by other services we use on the Site (such as analytics providers or video platforms) are “third-party” cookies.
How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly necessary cookies. These are required for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or submitting a form. Our website platform, WordPress, sets a small number of these.
Analytics cookies. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the Site, such as which pages are most popular and how people navigate between them. This information is aggregated and helps us improve the Site.
Marketing cookies. On certain film pages, we use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram and to reach people who may be interested in our films. Tag management for these tools is handled through Google Tag Manager.
Third-party content cookies. Some pages include embedded trailers or video hosted by YouTube or Vimeo. When you view these, the video provider may set its own cookies according to its policies.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | Picturehouse (WordPress) | Checks whether your browser accepts cookies | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* | Picturehouse (WordPress) | Keeps site administrators logged in | Session |
wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* | Picturehouse (WordPress) | Stores admin interface preferences | 1 year |
comment_author_* | Picturehouse (WordPress) | Remembers your details if you leave a comment | 1 year |
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_fbp | Meta | Identifies browsers for ad measurement and delivery | 3 months |
fr | Meta | Ad delivery and measurement (set only if you are logged into Facebook) | 3 months |
| Various | YouTube / Vimeo | Video playback preferences and usage measurement on pages with embedded video | Varies |
Your choices
Browser settings. Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. Blocking all cookies may affect how the Site works. Instructions for common browsers:
Opting out of analytics. You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opting out of Meta advertising. You can adjust your ad preferences through your Facebook ad settings.
[If you add a consent banner plugin, add: Cookie preferences. You can change your cookie choices at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of any page.]
Third-party privacy policies
- Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager: Google Privacy Policy
- Meta Pixel: Meta Privacy Policy
- YouTube: Google Privacy Policy
- Vimeo: Vimeo Privacy Policy
California residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the use of analytics and advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can opt out using the methods described above [or via the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the footer, if you add one].
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at contact@picturehouse.com