Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 26, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to AiRadio. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our radio streaming service. This policy outlines our data collection and usage practices.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address and username. Passwords are securely hashed using Argon2 encryption and are never stored in plain text.

Usage Data

We collect information about your listening habits, including radio stations you listen to, favorite stations, favorite languages and states, and listening duration. This helps us provide personalized recommendations and improve our service.

Preferences

We store your preferences such as theme selection (light/dark mode), color scheme, audio quality settings, and language preferences to enhance your experience.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our radio streaming service
To personalize your experience with recommendations and favorites
To authenticate your account and maintain security
To improve our service based on usage patterns
To send service-related notifications (if enabled)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in our PostgreSQL database. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

Argon2 password hashing with high memory and time costs
Secure session management with 30-day expiration
Encrypted database connections
Regular security audits and updates

Third-Party Services

We stream radio content from All India Radio (AIR). When you listen to a station, your connection is made directly to their streaming servers. We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies to maintain your session and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit some functionality.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update or correct your information through the settings page
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data (contact us for assistance)
Opt-out of data collection (though this may limit service functionality)

Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the support channels available in the application.