Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to geo.fm. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and store the following data locally on your device:

Favorite Stations: Radio stations you mark as favorites
Listening Passport: Time spent listening to stations by country
Filter Preferences: Your selected genres, countries, and search queries
Privacy Preferences: Your acceptance of this privacy notice

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Save your favorite radio stations for quick access
Track your listening passport progress
Remember your filter preferences across sessions
Provide a personalized experience
Send you product updates and announcements (if you create an account)

4. Email Communications

If you create an account with us, we may use your name and email address to:

Product Updates: Send you news about geo.fm features, improvements, and announcements
Related Products: Inform you about other products we create that you might enjoy (such as future music products)
Account Security: Send authentication emails and important account notifications

We will NEVER:

Share your email or name with third parties for marketing purposes
Sell your personal information to anyone
Send you spam or excessive emails

You can opt out of product update emails at any time by replying to any email we send you. Authentication and security emails cannot be disabled as they are essential for account functionality.

5. Data Storage

All data is stored locally in your browser's localStorage by default. If you choose to create an account:

Authentication: Provided by Google Firebase (secure, encrypted)
Cloud Sync: Your favorites and passport data are synced to Google Cloud Firestore
Location: Google Cloud servers are located in the United States

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Radio Browser API: Provides radio station data (no personal data shared)
Google Firebase: Authentication, cloud sync, and analytics (only if you sign in and accept cookies)
Cloudflare Pages: Hosts our website (standard CDN service)

7. Cookies

We respect your privacy and require explicit consent for cookies:

localStorage is used to save your preferences locally (no third-party tracking)
Google Firebase uses session cookies for authentication (only if you sign in)
Firebase Analytics cookies are only used if you accept the cookie consent (GDPR compliant)
No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are used

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: View all data we store about you
Delete: Clear your browser's localStorage to remove all local data
Export: Your data is stored in standard JSON format in localStorage
Withdraw Consent: Stop using the service at any time
Unsubscribe: Opt out of product update emails at any time

9. Data Retention

Local data remains until you clear your browser storage or uninstall the app. Cloud data (if you sign in) is retained until you delete your account.

10. Security

We take security seriously:

HTTPS encryption for all connections
Google Firebase provides enterprise-grade security
No passwords stored (magic link and Google OAuth authentication)
Firestore security rules protect your data

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. International Users

Our service is available globally. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using geo.fm, you consent to this transfer.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us via GitHub issues at the geo.fm repository.

15. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

Consent: You choose to use our service and accept this policy
Legitimate Interest: Providing core functionality requires data storage
Contract: If you create an account, we process data to fulfill that service

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