🔒 Privacy Policy

Radio Stream KX

1. INTRODUCTION

Radio Stream KX ("we", "our", "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.

Our Core Principle: Your privacy is paramount. We believe that what you do with our app is your business, not ours.

2. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

Radio Stream KX is designed with privacy as a core principle. We DO NOT collect, store, transmit, or process any of the following:

3. LOCAL DATA STORAGE

All app settings and preferences are stored LOCALLY on your device using Android's SharedPreferences and LocalStorage. This data includes:

• Favorite radio stations
• Custom added stations
• Visual theme preferences
• Background images you upload
• Subtitle settings and language
• Language preferences (Spanish/English)
• Volume settings
• Playback history
• Chat messages (stored locally only)
• API keys (if you provide them for transcription)

4. NETWORK CONNECTIONS

The app makes network connections ONLY for the following purposes:

4.1 Radio Streaming

• Connects directly to radio station streaming servers to play audio
• No user data is sent to these servers
• Connections are standard HTTP/HTTPS audio streams
• We do not control or operate these radio servers

4.2 Optional AI Transcription

• If you enable the "Live Subtitles" feature, audio fragments are sent to third-party AI services (Groq/HuggingFace) for transcription
• Audio fragments are processed and immediately discarded by the AI service
• No audio is permanently stored by us or the AI service
• API keys are stored locally on your device
• This feature is OPTIONAL and disabled by default

4.3 YouTube Audio Extraction

• If you use the "YouTube to MP3" feature, the app connects to YouTube servers to extract audio
• No user data is sent
• Standard YouTube API usage
• This feature is OPTIONAL

4.4 Radio Station Database

• If you use the "Search Worldwide Stations" feature, the app queries the Radio Browser API (public database)
• Only search queries are sent (station name, country)
• No personal information is transmitted
• Radio Browser API privacy policy: https://www.radio-browser.info

5. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

The app requests the following Android permissions. Here's exactly why each one is needed:

Permission	Purpose	Required?	Data Collected
INTERNET	Stream radio audio from internet servers	✅ Yes	None
RECORD_AUDIO	Capture audio for AI transcription (Live Subtitles)	❌ No	Temporary audio fragments (if enabled)
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS	Control audio volume and playback	✅ Yes	None
FOREGROUND_SERVICE	Continue playing audio when app is in background	✅ Yes	None
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK	Media playback service	✅ Yes	None
BLUETOOTH	Detect Bluetooth headphone connections	❌ No	None
BLUETOOTH_CONNECT	Connect to Bluetooth audio devices	❌ No	None
BLUETOOTH_SCAN	Scan for Bluetooth devices	❌ No	None
POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Show playback controls in notification	❌ No	None
WAKE_LOCK	Keep device awake during audio playback	✅ Yes	None
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	Auto-start app on device boot (if enabled)	❌ No	None

6. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The app may connect to the following third-party services:

6.1 Radio Station Servers

• Purpose: Stream audio content
• Data Shared: None (standard HTTP requests)
• Privacy Policy: Varies by station (we don't control these servers)

6.2 Groq AI / HuggingFace (Optional)

• Purpose: AI transcription (if you enable Live Subtitles)
• Data Shared: Audio fragments only
• Privacy Policy: Groq Privacy Policy / HuggingFace Privacy Policy

6.3 Radio Browser API (Optional)

• Purpose: Search worldwide radio stations
• Data Shared: Search queries only (station name, country)
• Privacy Policy: Radio Browser

6.4 YouTube (Optional)

• Purpose: Extract audio from YouTube videos (if you use YouTube to MP3 feature)
• Data Shared: Video URL only
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

7. DATA SECURITY

Since we don't collect or transmit personal data, there is minimal security risk. However, we still implement security best practices:

• All local data is stored using Android's secure storage mechanisms
• Network connections use HTTPS where available
• No passwords or sensitive credentials are stored
• API keys (if provided by you) are stored locally and encrypted
• No backdoors or hidden data collection

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY (COPPA Compliance)

Radio Stream KX does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages and contains no inappropriate content.

Parents: Since we don't collect any data, there is no risk to your child's privacy when using this app.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be:

• Posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
• Announced within the app (if significant changes)
• Effective immediately upon posting

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Since we don't collect personal data, there is no data to:

• Access
• Modify
• Delete
• Export
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing

All your data is already on your device under your complete control.

11. DATA DELETION

To delete all app data from your device:

1. Go to Android Settings → Apps → Radio Stream KX
2. Tap "Storage"
3. Tap "Clear Data" or "Clear Storage"

Or simply uninstall the app. All data will be permanently deleted from your device.

12. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

13. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

This app and privacy policy comply with:

• Google Play Developer Program Policies
• Android Permissions Best Practices
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - No personal data collected
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - No data from children
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - No personal data sold
• ePrivacy Directive - No cookies or tracking

14. TRANSPARENCY REPORT

We believe in complete transparency:

• Data Requests Received: 0 (we have no data to provide)
• Data Shared with Authorities: 0 (we have no data to share)
• Data Breaches: 0 (we don't store data, so no breaches possible)
• Third-Party Data Sales: 0 (we never sell data)

15. OPEN SOURCE & AUDITING

We encourage security researchers and privacy advocates to audit our app. If you find any privacy concerns, please contact us immediately.