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Overview
This privacy policy applies directly to the WBAI web application and standalone executable audio player. It details how technical connection data is handled when you stream live radio or access archived audio content.
Privacy Notice: All information processed by this web application is used strictly for stream stability, audio playback, and station operations. WBAI never sells user data, tracks individual listeners, or uses personal data for commercial advertising.
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Information & Metrics
- Icecast Stream Metrics: Anonymous technical connection logs and listener counts used to monitor live audio stream health and server capacity.
- Metadata Servers: Temporary server requests required to deliver live program schedules, show titles, and episode details.
- Local Web Storage: Standard browser/app storage used solely to remember user player preferences (such as audio volume or stream quality setting).
- System Diagnostics: Anonymous crash logs and network performance metrics to troubleshoot buffering issues across desktop browsers and standalone builds.
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How Information Is Used
- Delivering high-quality live 99.5 FM broadcast audio and archive playback.
- Monitoring, balancing, and optimizing streaming bandwidth across Icecast servers.
- Maintaining application stability and technical troubleshooting.
- Ensuring free, open access to Pacifica Radio broadcasts without user registration or login requirement.
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Station Contact Information
Station: WBAI 99.5 FM Radio
Mailing Address: 388 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Station Phone: 212-209-2877
On-Air Call-in Line: 212-209-2950
Official Website: https://wbai.org