1. INTRODUCTION

 

Welcome to Balearic FM, an independent house music radio station. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("App") and website ("Website"), collectively referred to as our "Services."

 

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Services are designed to operate without collecting personally identifiable information (PII) from our users.

 

2. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

 

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

 

- Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information

- User Accounts: We do not require registration or user accounts

- Persistent User Data: We do not store user preferences or personal data between sessions

- Cookies: We do not use tracking cookies or similar technologies

- Analytics Tracking: We do not use third-party analytics services to track user behavior

- Advertising Data: We do not collect data for advertising purposes

- Crash or Error Logs: We do not collect crash reports or error logs that could identify users

- Device Information: We do not collect device identifiers, location data, or other device-specific information

 

3. AUDIO STREAMING

 

3.1 Live Radio Stream

 

When you listen to our live radio stream:

 

- Audio is streamed via HTTPS from our AzuraCast server

- Our server automatically logs anonymized technical data for internal statistics, including:

  - User agent string (browser/app type)

  - Approximate geographic location (country/region level via IP address)

  - Stream duration and connection times

- This data is aggregated and anonymized - it cannot be used to identify individual users

- We use this information solely for understanding our audience reach and improving service quality

 

3.2 Podcast Episodes

 

When you listen to podcast episodes:

 

- Episodes are streamed from our public RSS feed

- Audio may be temporarily buffered on your device for playback

- No persistent downloads or storage occurs

- No tracking of listening history or preferences

 

4. CHAT FEATURE

 

Our App includes an embedded chat widget provided by Cbox (cbox.ws), a third-party service:

 

- Optional Participation: Chat usage is entirely voluntary

- Temporary Usernames: Users may optionally enter a temporary chat name

- No Registration: No login or account creation is required

- Non-Persistent: Usernames are not stored on our site; they are only persisted through the cbox service

- Public Messages: Chat messages may be visible to other users

- Third-Party Data: Chat data is stored and managed by Cbox, not by us

- Cbox Privacy: Please review Cbox's privacy policy for information about their data practices

 

5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

 

5.1 App Permissions

 

Our mobile app requests minimal permissions:

 

- Audio Modification: Required for audio playback functionality

- Background Audio: Allows music to continue playing when the app is in the background

- Network Access: Required to stream audio content

 

5.2 No Microphone Access

 

Our app explicitly does not use or request access to your device's microphone.

 

6. FUTURE FEATURES

 

6.1 Push Notifications

 

We may add push notification functionality in future app versions:

 

- If implemented, we may store device tokens to deliver notifications

- Users will be clearly informed when this feature is introduced

- Participation will be optional and can be disabled in device settings

- We will update this Privacy Policy before implementing such features

 

7. DATA SECURITY

 

While we collect minimal data, we implement appropriate security measures:

 

- All audio streaming occurs over encrypted HTTPS connections

- Server logs are stored securely and access is restricted

- Anonymized data cannot be reverse-engineered to identify individuals

- We regularly review our technical infrastructure for security best practices

 

8. INTERNATIONAL USERS AND COMPLIANCE

 

8.1 Global Availability

 

Our Services are available worldwide. We respect international privacy regulations including:

 

8.2 GDPR Compliance (European Union)

 

- We do not collect personal data as defined by GDPR

- No consent mechanisms are required as no personal data is processed

- Users have no personal data to access, correct, or delete

- We do not engage in profiling or automated decision-making

 

8.3 CCPA Compliance (California)

 

- We do not sell, share, or disclose personal information

- We do not collect personal information as defined by CCPA

- No opt-out mechanisms are necessary as no personal information is collected

 

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

 

We use minimal third-party services:

 

- Cbox Chat Widget: Embedded chat functionality (subject to Cbox's privacy policy)

- AzuraCast Server: Our own streaming infrastructure for audio delivery

- Wix Website Platform: Hosting platform for our companion website

 

Though we provide links to our accounts at social media platforms, we do not directly integrate with social media platforms, advertising networks, or analytics services that would collect user data.

 

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

 

Our Services do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Since we do not collect personal information from any users, our Services are inherently compliant with children's privacy regulations including COPPA.

 

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

 

- Changes in our Services or features

- Updates to legal requirements

- Improvements to our privacy practices

 

When we make changes, we will:

 

- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

- Post the updated policy on our Website and in our App

- For material changes, provide additional notice as appropriate

 

12. NO MONETIZATION OR COMMERCIAL DATA USE

 

Important clarifications about our business model:

 

- We do not monetize user data in any way

- We do not sell, rent, or share any information with third parties for commercial purposes

- We do not display advertisements or sponsored content

- We do not offer in-app purchases or paid subscriptions

- Our Services are provided as a free, community-focused music platform

 

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

 

- App Store: Through the Balearic FM app store listing

- Website: Via the contact form on our website

- General Inquiries: Use the contact methods provided on our website

 

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.

 

14. SUMMARY

 

In Plain English: Balearic FM is designed with privacy in mind. We don't collect your personal information, don't track you, don't use cookies, and don't sell data. We simply provide music streaming with minimal technical logging for service improvement. The only exception is our optional chat feature, which is managed by a third-party service.