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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Purpose
Shale24 (hereinafter, the “Website”) is committed to protecting users’ privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of personal data collected through its website (https://www.shale24.com/).

This document aims to inform users about how the Website collects, uses, stores, and protects their personal information, in compliance with Argentine Personal Data Protection Law No. 25.326 and related regulations in the Argentine Republic. By accessing and using the Website, the user accepts and consents to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information Collected
The Website may collect the following types of personal information from users:

  • Identification and Contact Data: Full name, email address, phone number (if provided by the user, for example, when subscribing to a newsletter or participating in a contest).
  • Usage and Browsing Data (Non-Directly Identifiable): IP address, browser type, operating system, visited pages, session duration, clicks performed, approximate geographic location (through IP address). This data are mainly collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Comments and Participation Data: Information provided by the user when commenting on articles or participating in surveys or forums.
  • Subscription Data (if applicable): If the Website offers free or paid subscriptions, the necessary data for managing the subscription and payment will be collected (however, sensitive payment data will be handled exclusively by secure external payment platforms).

3. Purpose of Data Processing
The personal data collected are used for the following purposes:

  • To manage, administer, and improve the functionality of the Website and the quality of the content offered.
  • To personalize the user experience and offer relevant content.
  • To send the newsletter or news bulletin requested by the user.
  • To respond to user inquiries, comments, or requests.
  • To conduct statistical and performance analyses to measure traffic and content popularity.
  • To comply with legal obligations, judicial requirements, or tax regulations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance browsing experience, analyze traffic, personalize content, and provide relevant advertising.

  • The user may choose to accept or reject the use of cookies and can configure their browser to notify and reject their installation. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Website.
  • The Website may use Google Analytics or similar services to measure and analyze navigation.

5. Assignment and Transfer of Data
The Website will not sell, rent, or transfer users’ personal data to third parties without their express consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • When legally required by a competent authority (judicial or administrative).
  • To service providers acting as data processors (e.g., web hosting services, newsletter platforms), who are obligated to maintain confidentiality and use such data solely for the purposes indicated.
  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided that the new controller maintains adherence to this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Subject Rights
In accordance with Law No. 25.326, data subjects have the right to freely exercise the rights of Access, Rectification, Deletion, and Objection:

  • Access: Request confirmation as to whether personal data are being processed.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  • Deletion (Erasure): Request removal of personal data when no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, the user must submit a written request to: [email protected], attaching a copy of their DNI or other document proving their identity.

ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY: The Access to Public Information Agency (AAIP), the regulatory authority of Law No. 25.326, is empowered to address complaints and claims related to non-compliance with personal data protection regulations.

7. Data Security
The Website implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, the user acknowledges that security measures on the Internet are not infallible.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to websites not operated by Shale24. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

9. Modifications to the Privacy Policy
Shale24 reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Modifications will enter into effect upon publication on the Website. Users are encouraged to review this document periodically.