Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Uncoded Radio (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit https://www.uncoded-radio.com
or any other websites, platforms, or applications we operate.
By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK-GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, the Digital Services Act (DSA), and all applicable French data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in several ways.
A. Device & Technical Data
We may automatically collect information about your device when you access the Site, such as:
device type and model
operating system and version
browser type
IP address (which may indicate city/region)
unique device identifiers
device language and time zone
connection details (network, performance, latency)
audio player events (e.g., radioshow playback)
Data collected varies depending on your device and browser settings.
B. Usage Data
We may collect information about how you interact with the Site, including:
pages visited
time spent on pages
links clicked
interactions with audio players
referring URLs
error logs and performance data
cookies and tracking data (see Cookie Policy)
Usage data is generally aggregated and anonymised.
C. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
name
email address
phone or mobile number
social links (e.g., for artist or label submissions)
any information you submit through our forms (contact, submissions, advertising, etc.)
D. Account Information (if applicable)
If we offer user accounts in the future, we may collect:
login credentials
profile information
preferences and settings
E. Content You Submit
For Artist, Label, or Advertiser submission forms, we may collect:
text or biographies
photos or uploaded files
links to third-party platforms (Instagram, TikTok, SoundCloud, etc.)
F. Sensitive Data
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, political opinions, religion).
If you choose to submit such information, we process it only with your explicit consent.
2. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data only when a valid legal basis applies under GDPR:
(a) Contractual necessity
To provide services you request, such as:
replying to inquiries
processing submissions
communicating with you
(b) Legitimate interests
For purposes including:
improving our site and services
understanding usage and analytics
ensuring security of our systems
preventing fraud and abuse
promoting our services (non-intrusive marketing)
We always balance these interests against your data protection rights.
(c) Consent
We request your explicit consent for:
newsletters or marketing communications
analytics and performance cookies
advertising cookies
geolocation features
certain third-party data sharing
You may withdraw your consent at any time.
(d) Legal obligations
We may process data to comply with applicable laws (EU, French, international).
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use, store, or process personal information for purposes including:
personalising your experience on the Site
providing, maintaining, and securing our services
responding to submissions, requests, or support inquiries
internal administration and record-keeping
analysing usage (analytics, performance monitoring, audience insights)
improving our website, content, and features
running promotions, contests, or marketing activities
sending promotional or service-related communications (with consent)
complying with legal requirements
assessing job or collaboration applications
We do not use your data for automated decision-making that has legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties, such as:
hosting and infrastructure providers
analytics and performance services
email and communication service providers
sponsors or partners (for contests or promotions)
subcontractors assisting with service delivery
advertising and marketing platforms (with your cookie consent)
social platforms integrated into our services
legal authorities when required by law
potential acquirers in case of a business transfer (see Section 8)
All providers must comply with GDPR requirements.
5. International Transfers of Personal Data
Your information may be transferred to or processed in countries outside your place of residence.
If transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on legally valid safeguards, such as:
EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
Appropriate security and confidentiality measures
By submitting information, you consent to these transfers.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & UK-GDPR)
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
✔ Right of access
Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold.
✔ Right to rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
✔ Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Request deletion of your personal data.
✔ Right to restrict processing
Limit how your data is used.
✔ Right to data portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (e.g., CSV, JSON).
✔ Right to withdraw consent
Withdraw consent at any time.
✔ Right to object
Object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing.
✔ Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
We do not use automated decision-making with significant effects.
✔ Right to lodge a complaint
You may contact the CNIL (France) or your local Data Protection Authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: dpo@uncoded-radio.com
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalise content, analyse usage, and enable certain features.
For a full explanation, please refer to our Cookie Policy (2025 version).
You may update your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings.
8. Business Transfers
If Uncoded Radio or its assets are sold, merged, or acquired, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. The receiving party will be bound by this Privacy Policy or one offering equivalent protection.
9. External Links
Our Site may include links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We recommend reviewing their Privacy Policies before providing any personal information.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
for the purposes described in this Policy
to comply with legal obligations
to resolve disputes
to enforce agreements
Retention periods vary by data type and follow GDPR principles of data minimisation and storage limitation.
11. Data Security
We apply industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your information against:
loss
theft
unauthorised access
disclosure
alteration
While no system is 100% secure, we follow best practices and will notify you of any data breaches as required by law.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, technologies, or our services.
Updates will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
If significant changes occur—such as new processing activities or legal bases—we may request renewed consent.
Data Controller
Uncoded Radio
Attn: Julien Sindatry
Email: dpo@uncoded-radio.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Julien Sindatry
Email: dpo@uncoded-radio.com
