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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to online-radio.directory. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and store information when you use our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect

Our service is designed to be privacy-friendly. We do not require user accounts. However, we do collect or process the following data:

  • Local Storage Data: Your preferences, such as "Favourites", "Recently Played" stations, and "Genre Preferences", are stored locally in your browser using standard Web Storage APIs.
  • User-Generated Content: If you leave comments or submit a community station, we collect the display name you provide, the text/content of the submission, and a timestamp.
  • Reports and Claims: Station reports and ownership claims require basic information and verification contacts which are stored securely.
  • Server Logs: Like most websites, our servers automatically log standard technical information, including IP addresses, browser types, and access times for security and operational purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking

online-radio.directory does not use any tracking cookies for advertising or invasive analytics from the site itself. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information on how we utilize local storage.

4. Third-Party Services

Our directory integrates with third-party services that may process your data:

  • Radio Browser API: Station metadata, genres, and directory listings are fetched client-side from the open-source Radio Browser API. By playing or searching for stations, your browser connects directly to their servers.
  • Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand aggregated website traffic.

5. Data Retention

Data stored in your browser's local storage is controlled entirely by you and remains there until you clear your browser data. Data stored in our database (e.g., community station submissions, comments, and reports) is retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of our directory, unless it violates our Terms of Use or you request its deletion.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights, including:

  • The right to access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
  • The right of rectification if your information is inaccurate.
  • The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
  • The right of restriction of processing.
  • The right to data portability.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at: tedriot@gmail.com.

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