Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Retro Car Radio ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our internet radio streaming application (the "App").

Information We Collect

1. Location Information (Optional)

What we collect: Approximate location (city-level accuracy)

How we collect it: Through your device's location services, only if you grant permission

Why we collect it: To suggest nearby radio stations for presets 3-5 based on your geographic area

Can you opt out? Yes. You can deny location permission in your device settings. The app will still function normally, but stations will be selected randomly rather than based on proximity.

2. Account Information (Optional - Premium Users Only)

What we collect:

• Email address (if you create an account)
• User ID (automatically generated)

Why we collect it:

• To sync your Premium status across devices
• To provide customer support
• To process and verify in-app purchases

Note: Free tier users can use the app without creating an account.

3. Usage Information

What we collect:

• Stations you listen to
• Presets you create
• App features you use
• Session duration
• Device type and operating system

Why we collect it:

• To improve app performance and features
• To understand which stations are popular
• To fix bugs and technical issues

4. Purchase Information

What we collect: Purchase IDs, dates, and platform (iOS or Android)

Note: We do NOT collect or store your payment information. All payment processing is handled securely by Apple or Google.

How We Use Your Information

1. Provide the Service: Stream radio stations and save your presets
2. Process Purchases: Verify Premium upgrades
3. Improve the App: Fix bugs and add features
4. Customer Support: Help troubleshoot issues

Information Sharing and Third Parties

We share information only with trusted service providers:

Firebase (Google LLC)

Purpose: App analytics, crash reporting, cloud storage

Privacy Policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Apple / Google

Purpose: Process in-app purchases

Radio-Browser.info

Purpose: Stream internet radio stations

Your Rights and Choices

Access Your Data

Request a copy of your personal information by contacting [email protected]

Delete Your Data

Request deletion within 30 days by emailing [email protected]

Opt Out of Location Services

Disable location permissions in your device settings

EU Users (GDPR Rights)

• Right to Access
• Right to Rectification
• Right to Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Data Portability
• Right to Object

California Users (CCPA Rights)

• Right to Know what data we collect
• Right to Delete your data
• Right to Non-Discrimination

Note: We don't sell personal information.

Data Security

• Encryption: TLS for data transmission
• Secure Storage: Firebase with restricted access
• No Credit Cards: We never see payment information

Children's Privacy

Not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we learn a child has provided information, we'll delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll notify you through the app or email, and update the "Last Updated" date.