Privacy Policy

Overview

RadioFM.me ("we", "us", "our") operates a free live radio streaming platform at radiofm.me. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights. By using RadioFM.me you agree to these practices.

Information We Collect

• Account data — name, username, email, hashed password if you register.
• Usage data — pages visited, stations played, approximate country (derived from IP, not stored long-term).
• Comments & reactions — content you voluntarily submit, linked to your account.
• Station submissions — station name, stream URL, and any details you provide.
• Log data — standard server logs (IP, browser, timestamp) retained up to 30 days for security.
• Cookies & local storage — see the Cookies section below.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to improve your experience:

• Essential cookies — session management and authentication. Required for the site to function.
• Preference cookies — volume, theme, language. Stored in local storage.
• Analytics cookies — anonymous aggregate usage data. We do not use cross-site tracking.
• Advertising cookies — placed by Google AdSense. See the Advertising section below.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Advertising & Google AdSense

RadioFM.me uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the internet.

You may also opt out via aboutads.info/choices (US) or youronlinechoices.eu (EU).

Learn how Google uses data when you use partner sites: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Third-Party Services

• Radio Browser API — station metadata from api.radio-browser.info. Their privacy policy governs data sent to their servers.
• Radio station streams — when you play a station your IP is visible to that station's server. We have no control over those servers.
• Google Fonts — loaded from Google's CDN. Google may log font requests.
• Google AdSense — advertising cookies as described above.

How We Use Your Data

• To provide, operate, and improve RadioFM.me.
• To personalise your experience (favourites, history, preferences).
• To moderate comments and station submissions.
• To respond to support enquiries.
• To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or security threats.
• To serve relevant advertising via Google AdSense.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

Account data is retained until you request deletion. Listen history and favourites are kept while your account exists. Server logs are purged after 30 days. Contact us to request deletion of your data.

Your Rights (GDPR & Similar)

If you are in the EU/EEA or similar jurisdiction, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights contact privacy@radiofm.me.

Children's Privacy

RadioFM.me is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Contact us if you believe a child has submitted data and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. The date at the top reflects the latest revision. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions? Email privacy@radiofm.me or use our contact page.