Privacy Policy

1. Operator Information

Business Name:

smart infini

Service Name:

Somewhere FM

Website:

https://somewherefm.com

Contact:

[email protected]

2. Information We Collect

(1) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, the following information is automatically collected through Google Analytics (GA4):

• —IP address (anonymized)
• —Pages visited (URLs)
• —Browser and device type
• —Date and time of access
• —Referring URL

This information does not personally identify you and is used solely for statistical analysis to improve our service.

(2) Listener Messages and Broadcast Content

If you submit a message to Somewhere FM, your message and any name or handle you provide may be read on air, included in recorded archives of broadcasts, and included in short-form clips published on social media platforms (such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram), as described in our Terms of Service.

You may request deletion of the personal data we store about you — including stored copies of your messages — at any time by contacting [email protected]. We will handle such requests as described in the “Your Rights” section of this Policy.

Please note, however, that content that has already been broadcast or published — including clips that have been shared or re-shared by third parties — may not be fully retrievable or removable. Where you request it, we will remove or edit such content from the channels we directly control (our website, our own social media accounts, and our archives) to the extent reasonably practicable.

(3) Payment-Related Information (Ko-fi Support)

If you choose to support us via Ko-fi, all payment information is managed by Ko-fi and their payment processors (PayPal/Stripe). We do not directly collect or store your credit card or payment details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• —To provide, operate, and improve the service
• —To feature listener messages on air (subject to sender acknowledgment)
• —To analyze site usage and improve service quality
• —To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

• —With your consent
• —When required by law
• —When necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual

Third-Party Services We Use:

5. Cookies

We use Google Analytics (GA4), which uses cookies to collect access information. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the service may not function properly.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

The legal basis for our processing of personal data is primarily legitimate interests (service analytics and improvement) and consent (message submission).

7. Data Retention

• —Analytics data (GA4): Subject to Google's default settings (up to 26 months)
• —Listener messages: For as long as necessary for service operation

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our site. The most current version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding your personal information, please contact: