1. Introduction

Welcome to WLIT.fm Radio, broadcasting from Long Island (“WLIT.fm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you:

-Visit our websites,

-Use our mobile applications, or

-Otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Listening Preferences

We may collect information about your musical tastes, listening history, and program choices to enhance your experience and provide recommendations.

2.2 Personal Contact Information

When you engage with certain features—such as contests, song requests, contact forms, or newsletter subscriptions—we may collect:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Other information you choose to provide

2.3 Web Interactions

When you visit our websites, we may automatically collect certain information using tools such as cookies and Google Analytics, including:

Pages viewed and links clicked

Referring/exit pages

Browser type and device type

General location (e.g., city/region)

This helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

2.4 App Usage Information

When you use our mobile applications, we may collect information such as:

Device type and operating system

App version

General app usage data (e.g., features used, session length)

This information helps us maintain and improve app performance and personalize your in-app experience.

3. App-Specific Data Collection

Our mobile applications may collect some additional, app-specific information to operate correctly and improve your experience.

3.1 User Activity Data (Apps)

Within the app, we may collect information about how you interact with the app—for example:

Songs or programs you listen to

In-app actions taken (e.g., likes, favorites, or other engagement features)

We use this to provide personalized content and recommendations where applicable.

3.2 Device Information (Apps)

We may collect information such as:

Device model and operating system version

Mobile network information

Technical diagnostics (e.g., crash logs)

This helps us keep the app running smoothly and compatible with your device.

3.3 Phone State (Android)

On Android devices, our app may request access to your phone’s call state (idle, in-call, call-ended) solely to control audio playback during phone calls—for example, pausing playback when a call comes in.

We do not access call audio.

We do not access phone numbers or call content.

4. Platform-Specific Details: iOS and Android Apps

To clarify how our station apps behave on different platforms, the following applies to each station app identified as WLIT.fm:

4.1 For iOS Apps

The WLIT.fm iOS App does not collect any user data when installed or launched on your device.

4.2 For Android Apps

The WLIT.fm Android App does not collect any user data during use, other than what is strictly necessary to operate as described below:

Phone App State: In order to provide audio control during Phone App use, the app may monitor the “state” of the Phone app (idle, in call, call ended) if applicable on your device.

No Call Content or Phone Numbers: At no point will the app be able to listen in on calls or derive phone numbers or call data.

Local Storage Access: The Android app also requires access to local storage. This is used only to store its configuration and related technical data to support faster launch times and smoother performance.

5. Tracking Technologies

We may partner with third-party vendors such as Flurry Analytics and others to help us understand how our apps are used and how content is performing. These partners may use cookies, software development kits (SDKs), or other tracking technologies to collect information about app usage, content popularity, and performance.

By using our apps, you consent to the use of such tracking technologies as described in this Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these vendors for more details on their practices.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

Personalized Experience: To tailor content, music recommendations, and advertising based on your preferences and usage.

Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional messages if you have opted in or requested such communications.

Targeted Advertising: To show you ads that may be more relevant to you on our Services and on affiliated properties, based on your activity and preferences.

Service Improvement: To analyze trends, monitor performance, and improve our websites, apps, and overall Services.

Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect our Services, our users, and our business.

7. Data Sharing and Confidentiality

We do not sell your personal data. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

7.1 With Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating, analyzing, and improving our Services (for example, analytics providers or hosting companies). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform for us.

7.2 Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of WLIT.fm, our users, or others.

7.3 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties if you give us your explicit consent to do so.

8. Cookies and Digital Trackers

Cookies and similar technologies help us:

Remember your preferences

Understand how you use our Services

Improve functionality and security

You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, some website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

9. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal or regulatory retention requirements.

Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

10. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We will post the updated Policy on our website and/or within our apps, and

We will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the Services after any changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the updated Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.WLIT.fm

We will do our best to assist you.