Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect personal information, and the choices available to you.
Originally effective: 29 May 2025 · Updated: 29 October 2026
Who we are
Studio1848. is an independent, non-profit research organization registered in Ecuador. We produce research, intelligence, data tools and educational material for a global audience. For the purposes of this policy, “Studio1848.”, “we” and “our” refer to the organization operating studio1848.com.
Our postal address is Luis Cordero & José Tamayo N24-490, Quito 170523, Ecuador. You can contact us by phone or WhatsApp at +593 98 750 4095, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 GMT−5.
Information we collect
We collect information that is needed to provide the services you use, respond to your requests and keep our digital resources secure.
| Category | Examples | Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact | Names and email addresses submitted through inquiries, newsletters or applications; messages opened through WhatsApp when you choose that channel | Respond to requests and communicate research updates | Consent, where applicable |
| Usage | Pages viewed, time on page and download counts | Understand use and improve research resources | Legitimate interest, where applicable |
| Technical | Browser, device and anonymized IP information | Security and aggregate site statistics | Legitimate interest, where applicable |
| Cookies | Essential session cookies and optional analytics cookies | Site operation and audience measurement | Consent for optional cookies |
| Third-party services | Substack subscriptions and YouTube engagement information | Provide requested publications and media | Consent, where applicable |
| Education | Institutional access codes, necessary account identifiers, course progress, submitted responses and assessment feedback | Provide course access, feedback and institution-managed learning | A lawful basis appropriate to the educational relationship and relevant jurisdiction |
The applicable basis depends on the activity and governing law. In Ecuador, processing is subject to the Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos Personales (LOPDP) and its implementing rules.
How we share information
Our documented service providers include Squarespace for hosting and email services in the United States, self-hosted analytics in Ecuador, and services such as Substack, YouTube and WhatsApp when you choose to use them. Education, payment and AI-feedback services may involve additional authorized providers when those services are introduced.
We do not sell personal data. Where providers process personal data on our behalf, we require appropriate confidentiality, security and contractual safeguards. International transfers are assessed under applicable data-protection rules.
How long we retain information
Our established retention periods are:
- Newsletter contacts: until you unsubscribe or after 24 months of inactivity.
- Analytics logs: 14 months, after which data are aggregated.
- Fellowship applications: 12 months after the selection decision.
Course records are retained only for periods justified by the educational service, applicable agreements and legal requirements. Participating institutions will receive the relevant retention and access terms before student enrollment.
Your rights
Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, you may request access to, correction or deletion of your personal data, withdraw consent, object to certain processing, request portability or lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.
To exercise these rights, use our contact page or contact us through the phone and postal details provided here. We aim to respond within 30 days, subject to any shorter deadline required by law. We may ask for information necessary to verify a request.
Children and institution-managed education
Our general research resources are publicly available. Historical Analysis course access for learners aged 12–17 is available only through participating schools. We do not offer direct individual enrollment to minors.
Partner schools manage eligible student seats, distribute institutional access codes, supervise student participation and arrange the authorizations required by applicable law, including parental or guardian permission where necessary. Students are not asked to submit identity documents directly to Studio1848 merely to establish student eligibility.
For learners aged 18 or older enrolled at a higher-education institution, access is also managed through that institution. Independent adults aged 18 or older may enquire directly.
Institutions and Studio1848 each retain the legal responsibilities that apply to the activities and personal information they control or process. Institutional access does not remove Studio1848’s own obligations concerning confidentiality, security, lawful processing and data-subject rights. Our educational arrangements will specify these responsibilities and the safeguards governing course records and AI-assisted assessment feedback.
Security
We use HTTPS on the website, two-factor authentication for administrative accounts, and read-only datasets stripped of personal identifiers where data are made available through Google Sheets. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are applied to educational and other personal information according to the nature of the processing.
Updates and questions
We publish changes to this policy on this page. For material changes affecting registered users, we aim to provide notice by email 14 days before the changes take effect, where an email contact is available and such notice is appropriate. We also follow any additional notice or authorization requirements imposed by applicable law.
For privacy questions, contact us through the contact page, by Phone/WhatsApp at +593 98 750 4095 (09:00–17:00 GMT−5), or by post at Luis Cordero & José Tamayo N24-490, Quito 170523, Ecuador.