Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

TheWorldRadio ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected when you use theworldradio.live.

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information. Specifically:

No account registration or login is required.
No name, email address, or personal data is collected.
No payment information is collected.

2. Local Storage & Session Storage

TheWorldRadio stores the following data locally in your browser to improve performance:

Session storage: Cached radio station lists to reduce API requests during your visit. This data is cleared automatically when you close the browser tab.
Local storage: Your saved (favorited) stations so they persist across visits. This data never leaves your device.

You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

3. Third-Party Services

TheWorldRadio uses the following third-party services:

Radio Browser API (radio-browser.info) — provides the directory of radio stations. When you play a station, a click event is reported to Radio Browser to help them track station popularity. No personal data is sent.
Vercel — hosts and serves the application. Vercel may collect standard server access logs (IP address, browser type, request path) as part of normal web server operation. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

4. Radio Station Streams

When you play a radio station, your browser connects directly to that station's streaming server. The station's operator may log your IP address as part of standard streaming infrastructure. We have no control over third-party station operators.

5. Cookies

TheWorldRadio does not use cookies.

6. Children's Privacy

TheWorldRadio is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at wayfarerwondersblog@gmail.com.