Effective Date: June 6, 2026
Welcome to Authentic Caribbean Radio (accessible from authenticcaribbeanradio.com). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to ensure your data remains secure.
By using our website and streaming services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect a few different types of information to provide and improve our service to you:
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Personal Information: We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us. This may include your name, email address, or phone number if you sign up for a newsletter, submit a song request, contact us directly, or enter a station contest.
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Usage Data: When you listen to our stream or browse our site, we automatically collect certain technical information. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the duration of your listening session.
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Cookies: We use cookies and tracking technologies to keep track of your preferences, remember your settings, and analyze website traffic. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies, but some features of our site may not function properly if you do.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to keep the music playing and improve your experience. Specifically, we use it to:
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Provide, operate, and maintain our live audio stream and website.
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Understand and analyze how you use our website so we can introduce new features or content.
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Communicate with you, including responding to your customer service inquiries, song requests, or shout-outs.
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Send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (only if you have opted in to receive them).
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Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party companies that help us run our website, host our audio stream, or manage our newsletter. These providers only have access to your data to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4. Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to external sites, social media platforms, or advertisements that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for their content or privacy practices.
5. Data Security
The security of your data is incredibly important to us. We use commercial-grade security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our servers.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us: