Privacy Policy

We are FUTURE-DEV (The Future Android Developer), the developer of World Radio FM & Podcast — a free streaming application for live radio stations and podcast episodes, available on Android devices.

This Privacy Policy applies to the World Radio FM & Podcast Android application (package: com.worldradio.fmlive). By using the app, you agree to the data practices described in this policy. The app does not require account registration — you can use it anonymously.

radio1. What the App Does

World Radio FM & Podcast is a free streaming application that provides:

• Live radio station streaming (HLS, MP3, AAC and other audio formats)
• Podcast episode playback and discovery
• Audio stream recording — save a radio stream directly to your device storage
• Built-in audio equalizer for customising sound output
• Sleep timer and alarm — automatically stop playback or start a station at a set time
• Chromecast support — cast audio to compatible devices on your network
• Push notification alerts for new content or announcements

The app does not require you to create an account, log in, or provide any personal information to access content. All streaming content is provided through publicly available or licensed stream URLs configured by the app administrator.

inventory_22. Data We Collect

The app collects minimal technical data necessary for functionality, stability and advertising. We do not collect your name, email, phone number, precise location, contacts, photos, or camera data.

blockData We Do NOT Collect

• ✖ Name, email address, phone number
• ✖ GPS or precise location
• ✖ Camera or microphone access
• ✖ Contacts or calendar
• ✖ Social media profiles or friends lists
• ✖ Passwords or payment information
• ✖ Photos or files from your device (only the audio files you record yourself)

phonelink_lockAndroid Permissions Used

The app does not request permission to access Location, Camera, Microphone, Contacts, or your personal files.

settings3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide the streaming service — load radio stations and podcasts
• To display relevant advertising — ad revenue allows us to keep the app free
• To send push notifications — alerts about new stations, podcasts or app updates (you can disable these in system settings)
• To improve app stability — anonymous crash reports and error logs via Firebase Crashlytics
• To measure content popularity — anonymous listen counts per station/podcast to help us improve the content catalogue
• To manage playback interruptions — the READ_PHONE_STATE permission is used solely to pause audio during phone calls and resume after
• To ensure security — detect abuse or unusual activity based on IP and device ID

We do not use your data to build personal profiles, sell your data, or share it with parties unrelated to the app's functionality.

ads_click4. Advertising & Third-Party SDKs

The app is free and supported by advertising. We integrate third-party advertising and analytics SDKs that may collect your Advertising ID and technical device information for the purpose of showing relevant ads. These SDKs are governed by their own privacy policies.

hubIntegrated Third-Party SDKs

tuneAdvertising ID & Opt-Out

Ad networks use the Google Advertising ID (GAID) to serve relevant ads. You can control this at any time:

• Android 12 and below: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation
• Android 13+: Go to Settings → Privacy → Ads → Delete advertising ID
• You can also reset your Advertising ID at any time from the same menu

notifications5. Push Notifications

The app may send push notifications to inform you about new radio stations, podcasts or app updates. To do this, we use:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) — provided by Google
• OneSignal — a third-party notification platform

When the app registers for push notifications, a push token (a random identifier assigned by FCM or OneSignal) is stored on our server. This token is not linked to your personal identity.

To disable push notifications: Go to your Android system settings → Apps → World Radio FM & Podcast → Notifications, and turn off notifications.

storage6. Local Storage on Your Device

The app stores the following data locally on your device only — this data never leaves your device and is never sent to our servers:

• Favourite radio stations and podcasts — content you mark as favourites
• Recorded audio files — audio recordings you create using the in-app recording feature, saved to your device storage
• App theme preference — light or dark mode setting
• Equalizer settings — your custom audio equalizer profile
• Alarm and sleep timer settings — any scheduled timers or alarms you set
• App configuration — server URL and API configuration (no personal data)
• Ad consent status — your GDPR advertising consent choices

This data is stored in the app's private storage and is deleted when you uninstall the app.

share7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited technical data only in the following circumstances:

• With advertising SDK partners — Advertising ID and device info shared with Google AdMob and AppLovin MAX, solely for ad delivery purposes
• With Firebase / Google — anonymous crash reports and push notification tokens
• With OneSignal — push notification tokens for notification delivery
• With law enforcement — only when legally required by a court order or applicable law
• In a business transfer — if the app or its developer is acquired or merged, your data would be transferred with appropriate privacy protections

All third-party SDKs integrated in the app have their own privacy policies (linked in Section 4). We encourage you to review them.

schedule8. Data Retention

We retain technical data for the following periods:

Anonymous aggregate statistics (total listens per station or podcast) are retained indefinitely as they contain no personal information.

security9. Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect the data we process:

• Encrypted API communication — all data exchanged between the app and our servers is encrypted using AES-256-CBC encryption and transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
• Anonymous device identifiers — device IDs are hashed (MD5) before storage and never linked to personal identity
• Minimal data collection — we follow the principle of data minimisation, collecting only what is strictly necessary
• No passwords stored — the app does not handle user credentials
• Local recordings protected — audio files recorded via the app are saved to your device's private storage and are never uploaded or shared

While we strive to protect your data, no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. If you have security concerns, please contact us.

language10. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the European Union / United States. Some third-party SDKs (such as Google and AppLovin) may process data in the United States or other countries.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA): data transfers to third countries are made under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission. The SCCs can be provided on request.

By using the app, you acknowledge that your technical data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence.

person11. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

flagIf You Are in the EEA / UK (GDPR)

You have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right of Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure — request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing — request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Data Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent — withdraw advertising consent at any time via the GDPR prompt (relaunch the app to access it again)
• Right to Lodge a Complaint — file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

publicIf You Are in California (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it is used
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell your data
• Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

tuneHow to Exercise Your Rights

• Advertising opt-out: Reset or delete your Advertising ID in Android settings (see Section 4)
• Push notifications: Disable in Android system notification settings
• Delete recorded audio: Open your file manager and delete recordings from the app's folder, or go to Settings → Apps → World Radio FM & Podcast → Storage → Clear Data
• Delete all local data: Go to Android Settings → Apps → World Radio FM & Podcast → Storage → Clear Data
• Contact us: For data access or deletion requests, email us at futuredevapps@gmail.com

child_care12. Children's Privacy

The World Radio FM & Podcast app is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain EU countries).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app displays advertising content which may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental supervision is recommended for younger users.

If you believe a child under 13 has used the app and you have concerns about their data, please contact us at futuredevapps@gmail.com and we will take appropriate action.

update13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app, applicable law, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we may notify you via a push notification or an in-app message.

The date of the last update is always shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.