Privacy Policy for Hamro Radio
Effective date: 26 April 2026
Hamro Radio ("we", "our", "us") provides live FM radio streaming, alarm playback, optional account sign-in, and sharing features. This Privacy Policy explains what data we process, why we process it, and your choices.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide
- Account details if you sign in (for example, Google account identity tokens handled by Firebase Authentication).
- Favorites and related profile-linked preferences if account sync is enabled.
b) Information collected automatically
- App diagnostics and technical logs needed to keep streaming reliable.
- Usage events such as station clicks and playback activity.
- Device and app details (app version, OS version, locale, connectivity status) for compatibility and troubleshooting.
c) Advertising and analytics data
- Ad serving components may process device identifiers and ad interaction data to deliver and measure ads.
- If personalized ads are enabled in your region, ad networks may use data according to their own policies.
2. Permissions We Request and Why
| Permission | Purpose | Required for core app? |
|---|---|---|
android.permission.INTERNET |
Stream live radio and sync cloud-backed data. | Yes |
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICEandroid.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK |
Keep radio playback running while app is in background. | Yes |
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK |
Prevent interruptions during active playback or alarms. | Yes |
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS |
Show playback and alarm notifications. | Optional but recommended |
android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM |
Trigger user-configured alarms at exact time. | Only for alarm feature |
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED |
Restore scheduled alarms after device restart or app update. | Only for alarm feature |
3. How We Use Information
- Provide radio streaming and playback controls.
- Save preferences (for example favorites, equalizer choice, alarm settings).
- Support account features and sync favorites across devices when signed in.
- Serve ads and measure ad performance.
- Detect abuse, errors, and improve stability.
4. Data Sharing
We may share data with service providers only as needed to operate the app, including:
- Google Firebase (authentication and cloud database features).
- Ad providers used by the app (for ad serving and measurement).
- Infrastructure partners required for delivery, monitoring, and reliability.
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Data Retention
- On-device settings remain until you clear app data or uninstall.
- Cloud-linked account data is retained while needed for service or legal obligations.
- You may request deletion of account-linked data by contacting us.
6. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect data. No transmission or storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
7. Children
This app is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your country). If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us for removal.
8. Your Choices
- You can stop using account features by signing out.
- You can disable notifications in device settings.
- You can uninstall the app to stop further on-device processing.
9. International Users
Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country. We take appropriate measures where required by law.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the effective date above when changes are published.
11. Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, contact:
Email: support@hamroradio.app
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