Privacy Policy

Welcome to Radio Malayalam ("we," "our," or "us")[cite: 5]. We operate https://radiomalayalam.pages.dev[cite: 5]. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website and stream Malayalam radio stations[cite: 5].

1. Information We Collect

We do not require user account registration[cite: 5]. However, we collect minimal data to operate the service[cite: 5]:

• Log & Technical Data: When you access our website or play audio streams, our servers (hosted via Cloudflare Pages and remote streaming servers) automatically record standard connection data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and access timestamps[cite: 5].
• Local Storage & Preferences: We use your browser's local storage (LocalStorage / Cache) to save your station volume, favorite stations, and audio playback settings locally on your device[cite: 5].
• Contact Information: If you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry[cite: 5].

2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements across our website[cite: 5].

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet[cite: 5].
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet[cite: 5].
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings[cite: 5].
• Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting AboutAds.info[cite: 5].

3. Consent Management (GDPR, UK, and CPRA/CCPA)

For visitors residing in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and certain US states[cite: 5]:

• We implement a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) integrated with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) to ask for your explicit consent prior to loading personalized advertising or third-party tracking cookies[cite: 5].
• You can modify or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings banner or link provided on our website[cite: 5].

4. Third-Party Audio Streams & External Links

Radio Malayalam provides access to third-party audio streams broadcast by independent stations[cite: 5]. When you stream audio, your device establishes a direct connection with the station's streaming server[cite: 5]. We do not control the privacy practices of third-party streaming providers or external websites linked from our directory[cite: 5].

5. How We Protect Your Data

Our service is delivered over HTTPS encrypted protocols[cite: 5]. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties[cite: 5].

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13[cite: 5]. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children[cite: 5].

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our legal requirements or service features[cite: 5]. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date[cite: 5].

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy or our site practices, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page[cite: 5].