Effective Date: October 17, 2026 • Last Reviewed: Current Release (v1.1.8)
Overview
Softech Radio ("we", "our", or "us"), developed and published by Softechonline.in, is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy details how our web application collects, uses, handles, and discloses user information when you visit and use our website (Softech Radio Web).
By utilizing the Softech Radio web application, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide:
No User Account Required: Softech Radio does not require registration, login, email addresses, phone numbers, or user profile creation.
Support & DMCA Inquiries: If you voluntarily reach out via our contact or DMCA takedown forms, we process your contact email and submitted message solely to reply to and resolve your inquiry.
B. Automatically Collected Technical Data:
IP Address & Approximate Geolocation: To automatically suggest radio stations from your state or country (e.g., Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UAE), the website uses IP-based lookup APIs (such as ipwho.is and country.is). We do not access high-precision GPS device location.
Browser & Technical Identifiers: Standard technical parameters (such as user-agent, operating system, screen dimensions, and language preferences) are processed by your web browser to render the user interface correctly and ensure responsive performance.
2. Audio Streaming & Intellectual Property
Streaming Directory Index: Softech Radio functions strictly as an aggregator and directory index of publicly accessible Icecast, Shoutcast, and HLS radio broadcast URLs provided by third-party broadcasters. No audio files or copyrighted music media are stored or re-hosted on our servers.
Nominative Fair Use of Logos & Trademarks: Broadcaster brand names, logos, call signs, and frequencies displayed in the app are the exclusive property and trademarks of their respective broadcast rights owners. They are displayed strictly under the doctrine of Nominative Fair Use (Section 30 of the Indian Trade Marks Act 1999 and 15 U.S. Code § 1115(b)(4)) solely to enable users to recognize and choose their desired stations. Softech Radio claims no affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
DMCA / Stream Removal Requests: Rightsholders wishing to update or remove an indexed stream may contact us at dmca@softechonline.in or info@softechonline.in for immediate handling within 24 to 48 hours.
3. Web Audio & Browser APIs
HTML5 Audio & Web Audio API: Used strictly to stream live broadcast audio, decode HLS/M3U8 streams, power the real-time visualizer canvas, and provide graphic audio equalization. No microphone or audio recording permissions are ever accessed.
Navigator MediaSession API: Supported browsers utilize the standard MediaSession API to display the active station name, broadcaster frequency, and playback controls in your browser or operating system media controls overlay.
HTML5 LocalStorage: Used solely to remember your chosen theme (dark/bright), station favorites, and recent history locally on your browser without any external database storage.
4. Third-Party Services & Google AdSense Advertising
The website integrates Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google and its third-party advertising vendors use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet:
You can manage cookie settings or opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or through your browser's cookie preferences.
5. Data Retention & Security
User favorites and playback preferences are saved locally on your device using HTML5 LocalStorage and are never transmitted to external databases. Technical communication with our backend directory server uses industry-standard TLS/HTTPS encryption.
6. Children's Privacy
Softech Radio does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy, stream management, or trademark inquiries, please contact: