Privacy Policy - WPFW - 89.3 FM, Washington, DC

Overview

This privacy policy applies specifically to the WPFW mobile application. WPFW 89.3 FM is , and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

                    Key Commitment: All information collected through the WPFW mobile app is used exclusively for app functionality and station operations. We never share your data with third parties or use it for commercial purposes.
                

Information We Collect

The WPFW mobile app collects only minimal technical information necessary to provide app functionality and improve your listening experience:

App Store Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics provided automatically by Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Icecast Server Statistics: Technical data from our audio streaming servers including connection counts and stream quality metrics
Custom Metadata Server Data: Technical information about audio streams, app performance, and content delivery
App Usage Analytics: Anonymous information about which app features are accessed and how frequently

The WPFW app does not collect, store, or process any personal identifying information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, precise location data, or individual listening preferences.

How We Use Information

All data collected through the WPFW mobile app serves specific technical and operational purposes:

Monitoring and improving audio stream quality and reliability within the app
Understanding app usage patterns to enhance mobile app features and functionality
Performing technical maintenance and troubleshooting of the app's streaming connections
Measuring app performance across different mobile devices and operating systems
Optimizing the app's audio delivery and user interface
Ensuring the app's technical infrastructure meets user needs

                    App-Only Policy: Data collected through the WPFW mobile app is never sold, rented, leased, or shared with advertisers, marketers, or other third parties. This data is used solely for app functionality and improvement.
                

WPFW Mobile App Features

The WPFW mobile application includes the following features, each generating minimal technical data for functionality:

Audio Stream: The app provides access to WPFW live audio stream. Connection data helps monitor stream performance and quality within the mobile app
External Links Modal: Quick access links to schedule archives and other WPFW resources. When you tap these links, you'll be directed to external websites that have their own privacy policies

When you access external websites through the app's link modal, you are leaving the WPFW mobile app and those external sites operate under their own privacy policies and terms of service.

Third-Party Services

The WPFW mobile app connects to several external services to provide functionality:

Mobile App Stores: Apple App Store and Google Play Store provide anonymous, aggregated usage statistics about app downloads and usage
Icecast Streaming Servers: Professional audio streaming infrastructure that delivers WPFW's audio content to the mobile app
Custom Metadata Servers: WPFW's servers that provide song information, show details, and other content metadata to the app
WordPress Integration: Secure connection to WPFW's website content management system for displaying news within the app
External Link Destinations: When you tap links in the app's modal, you'll visit external websites for program archives and schedules

These external services may have their own data collection practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for information about their operations.

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited data we collect:

Secure server infrastructure with regular security updates and monitoring
Restricted access to technical data on a need-to-know basis for authorized technical staff only
Regular automated deletion of old log files and temporary technical data
No permanent storage of any personal identifying information
Industry-standard encryption for data transmission and storage
Regular security audits of our technical infrastructure

Your Rights and Choices

As a user of the WPFW mobile app, you have several privacy rights and choices:

You can use the WPFW mobile app without providing any personal information
You can contact us with questions about the app's data practices at any time
You can uninstall the WPFW mobile app at any time to stop any data collection
You can listen to WPFW through other methods (web, radio) if you prefer not to use the app
You can disable app store analytics through your device's privacy settings
You have the right to request information about what technical data the app may have collected

Changes to This Policy

We may occasionally update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our technical practices, legal requirements, or community feedback. Any changes will be clearly posted on our website at kpft.org and within our mobile application. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We will notify users of significant changes through our regular programming when appropriate.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy, our data practices, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact WPFW:

Station Website: https://wpfwfm.org
Mailing Address:1500 Eckington Pl, NE, Washington, DC
Phone:202-588-0999
On-Air: Call during live programming for immediate assistance: 202-588-0999

As a community radio station, we welcome feedback from our listeners and are committed to addressing any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.