Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Irish Tamil Radio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application and audio streaming service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact information when you reach out to us
• Feedback or comments you submit
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data (for session management and security)
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Session tokens for authentication
• Audio streaming analytics (play/pause events, connection quality)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use session-based authentication and may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and maintain security. These technologies help us:

• Maintain your session for secure streaming
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Prevent unauthorized access

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our audio streaming service
• Authenticate users and prevent unauthorized access
• Improve our service quality and user experience
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns
• Ensure security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To prevent fraud or abuse of our service
• With service providers who assist us in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Session-based authentication with secure tokens
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Domain-based access control
• Encrypted data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited data retention periods

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Session tokens expire after 24 hours, and usage analytics are retained for a maximum of 90 days for service improvement purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access your personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to delete your information
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section.

8. Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

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

13. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Union, this Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to protecting your privacy rights and ensuring lawful processing of your personal data.