Privacy policy.
How we handle information when you visit moonriseradio.com or listen to the stream. Short version: as little as possible.
Last updated: October 17, 2026
1. Who we are
Moonrise Radio is an independent online radio station broadcasting relaxing Balearic chillout, lounge, downtempo and ambient music worldwide. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit moonriseradio.com or listen to our live stream.
For the purposes of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller is the owner of Moonrise Radio. You can contact us at any time via our contact page.
2. What we collect
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible.
2.1 Information you provide
We do not require registration, accounts or logins to listen to Moonrise Radio. If you contact us voluntarily, for example by email, we receive the information you choose to share, typically your name, email address and the content of your message.
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit our website or stream our radio, certain technical data is automatically collected by our servers and by the streaming software we use. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed and duration
- Stream listening duration
This information is used only for technical operation, security and aggregate audience statistics. It is not combined with identifying personal data.
3. Cookies and local storage
Moonrise Radio does not use advertising cookies or cross site tracking cookies. The player stores your preferred volume in your browser's local storage so it is remembered on your next visit. For full details, please see our Cookies Policy.
4. Third party services
To deliver the live stream and operate the website, we rely on the following third party services. Each may process limited technical data, such as your IP address, as part of normal operation:
- AzuraCast and Icecast, which power the live audio stream at radio.sunrise85fm.ro.
- Google Fonts, which delivers the web fonts used on the site.
- YouTube, if you follow a link to our channel, where Google's own privacy policy applies.
- Radio directories such as TuneIn, OnlineRadioBox and Streema. When you listen to Moonrise Radio through these platforms, their own privacy policies apply.
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Analytics
We may use privacy respecting analytics to understand general audience patterns, such as how many people listen, from which countries and on which devices. Where analytics are used, they are configured to anonymise IP addresses and do not build personal profiles.
6. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)
- Legitimate interest, for operating the website, ensuring security and understanding aggregate audience behaviour.
- Consent, for any non essential cookies or communications you actively opt in to.
- Legal obligation, where we are required to retain or share data to comply with applicable law.
7. How long we keep data
Server logs are typically retained for a limited period, usually up to 30 days, and then deleted or anonymised. Correspondence you send us by email is kept only as long as reasonably necessary to respond and keep a record of the exchange.
8. Your rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or another jurisdiction with similar legislation, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page.
9. Children
Moonrise Radio is a general audience music station and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the limited data we handle, including HTTPS encryption across the entire website and the audio stream.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out via our contact page.