College Radio Foundation Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 28th, 2025

CollegeRadio.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, CollegeRadio.org (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Sign up for a newsletter
  • Submit a contact form
  • Register as a volunteer or participant
  • Make a donation
  • Apply for involvement with a project or event
  • Communicate with us in any way

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Organization or school affiliation
  • Phone number
  • Payment or donation information (processed through secure third-party services)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website
  • General location (city/state but not exact address)
  • Usage data and analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to help analyze site traffic and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the Site
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
  • Manage registrations for programs, events, or partnerships
  • Process donations
  • Improve the quality and functionality of the Site
  • Analyze usage to understand audience engagement
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats

We do not sell your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

A. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Site, such as:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email marketing services
  • Donation/payment processors
  • Analytics providers

These third parties are permitted to use information only as needed to provide services to us.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with applicable laws or government requests
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of CollegeRadio.org, its users, or others

C. Partners or Projects

We may share limited necessary information with partner organizations when you register for specific programs. We will notify you when applicable.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Track site performance
  • Understand user preferences
  • Provide analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites (such as college radio stations, partner organizations, or social media).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

CollegeRadio.org does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Opt out of newsletters or emails at any time
  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections or deletion of your information
  • Disable cookies in your browser

To make a request, contact us at: rob@collegeradioday.com.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revisions.
Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

CollegeRadio.org
Email: rob@collegeradioday.com