Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Whisp.fm is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user.

By using Whisp.fm, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

a. Data You Provide Directly

When you interact with certain features on Whisp.fm, we may receive:

• Your name or username (when submitting comments or ratings)
• Your email address (if you contact us or sign up for a specific feature)
• Content you submit, such as comments and song or album ratings

b. Data Collected Automatically

When you visit Whisp.fm, certain data is collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on each
• Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
• Date and time of your visit

This data is collected through cookies, server logs, and third-party analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

• Operate and improve the Whisp.fm service
• Analyze usage patterns to improve platform performance and content
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity
• Respond to inquiries or requests you send us
• Serve relevant advertisements through third-party advertising services

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Cookies

Whisp.fm uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience. The types of cookies we use include:

• Technical cookies: required for the site to function correctly, including session management
• Analytics cookies: used by Google Analytics to help us understand how users engage with our platform
• Third-party cookies: set by services we integrate, such as Spotify, YouTube, and Google AdSense

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

5. Third-Party Services

Whisp.fm integrates several third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics and Site Kit by Google: collects anonymized usage data to help us understand site traffic. More information is available in Google’s privacy policy.
• Google AdSense: used to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on prior visits.
• Spotify and YouTube: embedded content from these platforms may collect data in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Comment and rating data is retained for as long as the account or content remains active on our platform.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal obligations
• Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes

To submit a request related to any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children’s Privacy

Whisp.fm is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under that age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove that information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of our service after changes are published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]