Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
180 Studios ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Shale platform and this website. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you use our service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you sign up for the Shale beta, including:
- Name and email address
- Your role or profession
- The DCC (Digital Content Creation) software you use
- Any other details you choose to share in the signup form
We also collect usage data automatically via Google Analytics, including pages visited, time spent on site, and general location (country/region level).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you beta access invitations and product updates
- Understand who our users are and improve the product
- Respond to your inquiries
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Email Communications
By signing up for the Shale beta, you agree to receive emails from us about product updates, your application status, and related announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by replying to any email and requesting removal.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your signup information is handled via EmailJS and stored in our internal mailing list. We take reasonable precautions to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- EmailJS — processes form submissions and sends emails
- Google Analytics — website analytics
- Google reCAPTCHA — spam protection on forms
- Sentry — error tracking and monitoring
Each of these services has their own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify beta members of significant changes via email. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at shale@seismiq.com.