Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn about how we handle your data.

Last updated: November 15, 2024

Minimal Data Collection

We only store your favorites locally in your browser

Local Storage Only

All preferences are stored on your device, not on our servers

No Tracking

We don't track your listening habits or personal information

Radio Stations

We only connect you to publicly available radio streams

1. Information We Store Locally

The World Radio extension stores only the following information locally in your browser:

  • Your favorite radio stations list
  • Audio preferences (equalizer settings, volume level)
  • UI preferences (theme settings, view mode)

2. How We Use Your Information

All stored information is used solely to:

  • Remember your favorite stations
  • Maintain your audio settings between sessions
  • Provide a better user experience

3. Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. We do not:

  • Store any data on our servers
  • Track your listening history
  • Collect any personal information
  • Share any data with third parties

4. Radio Station Connections

When using World Radio:

  • We only connect you to publicly available radio streams
  • Stream connections are made directly between your browser and the radio stations
  • We don't intermediate or monitor these connections

5. Chrome Permissions

Our extension requires minimal permissions:

  • Audio playback permission for playing radio streams
  • Local storage permission for saving your preferences
  • No access to browsing history or personal data

6. Updates to This Policy

If we make any changes to how the extension works:

  • Changes will be noted in the Chrome Web Store listing
  • Privacy policy updates will be reflected on this page
  • Significant changes will be announced via the extension's update notes

Questions About Privacy?

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