Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Alive Studios (The Good Life Studios Ltd) (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:

https://www.alivestudios.co.uk

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:


Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems.

They enable functions such as:

  • Secure website access

  • Shopping basket and checkout functionality

  • Fraud prevention and security

  • Payment processing

These cookies do not require your consent.

 

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our services.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device and browser information

  • Approximate geographic location

  • How you arrived at our website

Where possible, IP addresses are anonymised.

These cookies are only set if you consent via our cookie banner.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

 

Functional & Media Cookies (YouTube)

We embed videos hosted on YouTube. When you view or interact with an embedded video:

  • YouTube may set cookies on your device

  • These cookies may track viewing behaviour

  • They may be used by Google for advertising or analytics purposes

We use YouTube’s enhanced privacy mode where possible; however, some cookies may still be placed when a video is played.

These cookies are only set with your consent.

You can read YouTube’s privacy policy here:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

 

Payment Processing Cookies (Stripe)

When you make a payment on our website, payments are securely processed via Stripe.

Stripe may set cookies or use similar technologies to:

  • Process payments securely

  • Prevent fraud

  • Detect suspicious activity

  • Ensure transaction integrity

These cookies are considered strictly necessary for payment processing.

You can read Stripe’s privacy policy here:

https://stripe.com/gb/privacy

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our website, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)

  • Video hosting platforms

  • Social media integrations

  • Analytics providers

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for further information.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

You can also change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings link on our website.

Additionally, most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via browser settings.

To find out more about managing cookies, visit:

https://www.aboutcookies.org

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies: until you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: typically between 30 days and 24 months

Specific durations depend on the individual cookie.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies. Please check this page periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Alive Studios

The Good Life Studios Ltd

Email: jennie@alivestudios.co.uk

Website: https://www.alivestudios.co.uk

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PHOENIX 5K

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Terms and conditions.

General
Alive Studios is a trading name of The Good Life Studios Ltd.

Leader tape
We edit out as much unused film as possible including the leadertape at the start of each reel. Whilst we cannot remove everything without charging for a full edit, we do endeavour to remove as much unused film as possible.

How long does it take?
This is a tricky question. We receive orders from a single video/reel to a room-full, so we’d need to know what you’re sending to give a lead-time. We find we are in high demand and always have seveal weeks of work already scheduled in, so if your order is needed in a hurry, just phone and tell us what you need :)

Damage, Loss, Post & Insurance
Orders are accepted on the basis that the liability of Alive Studios for any lost or damaged material shall be limited to the replacement with an equivalent amount of new blank stock. This is due to the unavailability of General Insurance cover for work of undefined value. When returning material to you we will use the post office services or a courier for larger items. We respectfully remind customers to retain a safety copy or take out Specialist Insurance Cover where appropriate.

Film Format
Our DVDs are region-free and play in PAL. DVD’s are normally DVD-R, but we may use DVD+R or Dual-layer discs where required.

Framing and TV Cropping
In standard definition, some film types do not fit modern TV formats, so we may re-size to fit for the best viewing pleasure. You should also note that some TV set apply their own cropping to a picture as well. By agreeing to these terms, you accept this information.

Damaged Film
Whilst we don’t generally charge extra for poor/damaged/dirty film, we reserve the right to do so if we feel it is required, but will always agree it with you before starting work.
Where splices break, we repair them without charge. If a film is temperamental and doesn’t want to go through we will always try it in several machines to make sure it’s had it’s best shot at a transfer. Where sprocket holes are punctured or torn, we will still transfer the film, often with no visible problems. However, some sprocket damage prevents a steady image from being obtained, in which case we transfer the whole film, then edit out any sections which ‘jump’ or drag because of the damage. This way we keep as much film as possible, and with careful editing you don’t even notice any is missing.
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Dust and Hairs
We employ a very good dry-cleaning system which catches most of the dust and hairs commonly found on cine film. It is inevitable however that there will still be dust and hairs present, as it’s impossible to remove them completely with a dry-clean system. It is also common for the dust/hairs to be imbedded into the emulsion making them impossible to ‘blow’ away, so you should expect a small amount to be visible in any transfer. The demos on our website give you a very realistic example of what you can expect.

Content of film
By signing our terms you are stating that you own or have permission to copy the material provided, and indemnify Alive Studios against any action including copyright infringement. If we feel the material to be of an indecent or illegal nature we reserve the right to refuse to continue and no refund will be offered.

Mistakes/Backups
We aim to keep your film footage on our editing suite for 30 days after completion to allow us to correct mistakes, after which time all footage is deleted. You must report any problem with your order within 14 days of receipt. We will retain a backup file of your DVD/Blu-ray for 60 days after completion to allow you to order extra copies. After 60 days, you would need to return your original disc if you wanted us to duplicate it for you. Due to the instability of data storage devices, this backup service is not guaranteed, and whilst every effort is made to retain your files for these periods, we cannot be held responsible for hard-drive failure resulting in us not being able to access your job. For very important projects, we suggest you order a digital copy on a hard-drive for your own security.

Delivery/Collections
We return orders via signed delivery with royal mail, or courier. This courier demands that items delivered damaged are reported within 24 hours of receipt, so it’s essential that you contact us immediately if your parcel is damaged.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your order by email any time up until we begin physical work on your job.
If no work has been started, we will refund you in full (less any costs we have incurred in taking your order shown below).

Cancellation fees
If we arranged a free courier collection, you will need to pay for this at £8.50.
If we processed a card payment, we will have incurred a handling fee which will be deducted from your refund. If we have to return your material to you, we will deduct £8.50 for the courier fee.
We will deduct £2.50 admin fee in handling the paperwork involved with a cancellation.

Refunds
Orders paid for by card will be refunded to the card.
Orders paid by cheque or bank transfer will be refunded by bank transfer.

Faults/Returns
You must notify us of any damage to your parcel or missing items within 24 hours of receipt.
You must notify us of any errors or faults with your transfer within 14 days of receipt.

Order Cancellation
In the unlikely event that you cancel your order, we reserve the right to charge a fee to cover admin/postage/bank fees we may incur.
Credit card payments are refunded subject to 1.197% charge.

Misc
We reserve the right to demonstrate our abilities by showing examples of work undertaken for our clients on our website, brochure, DVD and other advertising or promotional activities.