Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 January 2026

Datashake (“Datashake”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting privacy and handlingdata responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protectinformation when you access or use our website, products, APIs, and services (collectively, the“Services”).

1. Scope & Relationship to Other Agreements

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to our website
  • Users of Datashake’s products, APIs, and services
  • Business contacts and leads interacting with Datashake

This Privacy Policy should be read together with Datashake’s Terms of Service and any applicable customer agreements.

  • This Privacy Policy governs how Datashake collects, uses, and protects information.
  • The Terms of Service govern permitted use of the Services, data outputs, and customerresponsibilities.

In the event of any conflict between this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service, the Terms ofService will prevail with respect to service usage and contractual obligations

2. Data Controller

Datashake is a product/brand operated/owned by Reviewshake, Inc., which acts as the datacontroller for all processing activities described in this Privacy Policy. In the context of customeruse of Datashake Services, Datashake acts as a data processor on behalf of its customers, whoact as data controllers.

Reviewshake, Inc.

2035 Sunset Lake Road, Suite B-2

Newark, DE 19702 USA

Email: legal@datashake.com

3. Data We Collect - Products & Services

3.1 Customer & Account Information

When you create an account or use our Services, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Business email address
  • Company name
  • Billing and payment-related information (processed by third-party payment providers)

Datashake does not store full payment card details.

3.2 Usage & Technical Information

We automatically collect limited technical data to operate and secure our Services, including:

  • API usage metrics (request counts, timestamps, response status)
  • Authentication and access logs
  • Error and performance diagnostics
  • IP address and device information (for security and logging purposes)

This data is used solely for service delivery, security, debugging, and performance monitoring.

3.3 Data Collected by Datashake Products

Datashake provides access to publicly available data from online sources.

  • We collect only data that is publicly accessible without authentication or credentials
  • We do not intentionally collect private, gated, or confidential data
  • We do not require or request end-user credentials

Publicly available data may include:

  • Public posts, reviews, comments, articles, or metadata
  • Public usernames, handles, or page names
  • Public timestamps and engagement indicators

Datashake does not enrich, profile, or attempt to identify individuals beyond what is publiclyvisible in source material.

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4. Publicly Available Data - Important Clarification

4.1 Nature of Public Data Collection

Datashake specializes in technical access to publicly available information.

We do not:

  • Bypass access controls or paywalls
  • Access private accounts or closed groups
  • Collect private messages or non-public content

Any personal data visible within public content remains under the control of the originalpublishing platform.

4.2 No Data Brokerage or Profiling

Datashake

  • Is not a data broker
  • Does not sell personal data
  • Does not build profiles on individuals
  • Does not attempt to verify, identify, or track individuals

4.3 Customer Responsibility

Datashake acts as a technical service provider.

Customers:

  • Determine how data outputs are used, stored, or shared
  • Are responsible for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Must ensure lawful use of data under their own privacy obligations

4.4 Source Context & Accuracy

Public data is provided “as available” from source platforms.

  • Content may change or be removed at the source
  • Datashake does not guarantee completeness or continued availability

5. Website, Marketing & Lead Generation Data

When users visit our website or interact with marketing activities, we may collect:

5.1 Website Usage & Technical Data

  • Pages visited and interactions
  • Date and time of visits
  • Device type, operating system, browser
  • IP address (processed in truncated or anonymized form where possible)
  • Cookie identifiers and similar technologies

5.2 Data Provided by Users

  • Name, email address, company name
  • Information submitted via contact forms, demos, or sign-ups

5.3 CRM & Sales Data

We may process personal data through our CRM system, including:

  • Contact details
  • Communication history
  • Business relationship information

5.4 Advertising & Conversion Data

For measurement and attribution, certain user-provided data (such as email address) may beshared with advertising platforms in hashed and encrypted form (Enhanced Conversions).This data is never shared in plain text.

6. Purposes of Processing

6.1 Products & Services

We process data to:

  • Provide and operate our Services
  • Deliver API responses and data outputs
  • Monitor performance and reliability
  • Detect and prevent abuse or security incidents
  • Provide customer support and billing
  • Comply with legal obligations

6.2 Website & Marketing

We process data to:

  • Operate and improve our website
  • Measure analytics and performance
  • Run advertising and remarketing campaigns
  • Manage leads and business relationships
  • Communicate product updates and relevant information

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, Datashake processes personal data on the following legal bases:

Products & Services

  • Article 6(1)(b) - Performance of a contract
  • Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate interests (publicly available data processing, security, abuseprevention)

Datashake does not rely on consent as a legal basis for processing publicly available data.

Website & Marketing

  • Article 6(1)(a) - Consent (cookies, advertising, remarketing)
  • Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate interests (basic analytics, security)

Users may withdraw consent at any time.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper website functionality and measuremarketing performance

Users can manage cookie preferences through our Consent Management Platform (CMP).

A current list of cookies and purposes is available via the CMP

9. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share data with

  • Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and monitoring providers
  • Payment processors
  • Advertising platforms (website & marketing data only)

All providers act under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

We may also disclose data where required by law or in connection with a business transaction.

10. International Data Transfers

Datashake operates globally. Data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where required, appropriate safeguards are used, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)

11. Data Retention

  • Account and contractual data: retained for the duration of the customer relationship andas required by law
  • Usage and security logs: retained for limited operational periods
  • Marketing and CRM data: retained until consent is withdrawn or no longer necessary
  • Cookies and analytics: retained according to CMP settings

12. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have the following rights withrespect to your personal data:

  • Access your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed
  • Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format (data portability)
  • Lodge a complaint with a competent supervisory authority

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted to legal@datashake.com. We may requirereasonable verification of your identity before fulfilling a request.

U.S. State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California or another U.S. state with applicable privacy laws, you mayhave additional rights, which may include:

  • The right to know what personal data is collected, used, or disclosed
  • The right to access, correct, or delete personal data
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

Datashake does not sell or share personal data as those terms are defined under applicableU.S. state privacy laws.

Requests may be submitted to legal@datashake.com.

13. Data Security

Datashake implements appropriate technical and organizational measures, including

  • Role-based access controls
  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • Continuous monitoring

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be availableon our website.

16. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:

Datashake

Email: legal@datashake.com