WILD DOGS RADIO
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: October 27, 2026
Wild Dogs Radio respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website, listen to our radio stream, participate in our online community, contact us, or use services linked to our website.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information associated with wilddogsradio.com and the third-party services we use.
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to review this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent for particular data collection or processing activities, we will seek that consent.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The information we collect depends on how you interact with Wild Dogs Radio and the features available on our website.
Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
Contact us by email or through a contact form.
Submit music or other materials to Wild Dogs Radio, where submissions are available.
Participate in community discussions or chat.
Send a donation through PayPal.
Communicate with us about our programming, website, or services.
Otherwise choose to provide information to us.
Depending on the interaction, the information you provide may include your name, email address, artist or business information, the contents of your message, or other details you choose to share.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your request and you have a lawful reason to provide it.
Information Collected by Third Parties
Some services available through our website are operated by third parties. These providers may collect information directly from you or automatically through their services.
Examples include Google Analytics, Live365, Minnit Chat, Threadless, and PayPal.
Their collection and use of information are also governed by their own privacy policies and practices.
2. INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting provider, WordPress-related services, analytics tools, or other technologies.
Depending on the services and settings in use, this information may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Browser type and version.
Device type and operating system.
Pages visited and time spent on pages.
Referring website or source.
Approximate geographic location derived from technical information.
Date and time of visits.
Website interactions and performance information.
Error reports and diagnostic information.
This information may be used to understand website traffic, maintain security, troubleshoot problems, and improve website performance.
The specific information collected depends on the configuration of our website and the third-party services in use.
3. GOOGLE ANALYTICS
Wild Dogs Radio uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to help us improve the visitor experience.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
Pages viewed.
Time spent on the website.
General traffic sources.
Browser and device information.
Interactions with website content.
Technical and usage information.
Google Analytics uses technologies such as cookies or similar identifiers, depending on its configuration, to help measure website activity.
We use analytics information for website measurement, performance evaluation, and improvement. We do not use Google Analytics to intentionally collect information such as passwords or payment card details.
Google processes information according to its own policies and service terms. Information may be processed on servers located outside your state or country, subject to applicable law and Google’s practices.
You can learn more through Google’s official resources:
Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Analytics information and safeguards:
https://support.google.com/analytics/
Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
The availability and effectiveness of particular opt-out options may depend on your browser, device, and the configuration of the services involved.
Google AdSense: Wild Dogs Radio does not use Google AdSense for advertising as of the date of this policy.
4. LIVE365 RADIO STREAMING
Wild Dogs Radio delivers its internet radio stream through Live365.
When you listen to our station or interact with a Live365-powered player or service, Live365 may collect technical information and usage data associated with streaming. This may include IP address, device and browser information, listening activity, connection information, and other information described in Live365’s applicable policies.
Live365 processes information under its own privacy practices and service terms. We do not control all information that Live365 collects or how it processes that information.
Listening to Wild Dogs Radio may involve a connection between your device and Live365’s systems, even when you access the stream through our website.
For information about Live365’s practices, consult the official Live365 website and the privacy information it provides:
We encourage listeners to review Live365’s applicable policies if they have questions about information collected through the streaming service.
5. MINNIT CHAT AND OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
Wild Dogs Radio may provide access to an online chat community through Minnit Chat.
When you participate in chat, information may be processed by Minnit Chat and may include:
Your chosen nickname or display name.
Messages and other content you submit.
Chat activity and timestamps.
Technical information associated with your connection.
Information related to moderation, spam prevention, and abuse reporting.
Depending on Minnit Chat’s features and configuration, additional information may be collected or stored by the service.
Please remember that information you post in a public or group chat may be visible to other participants. Do not post passwords, financial information, private contact details, or other information you do not want others to see.
Wild Dogs Radio may review publicly available chat content or information reported to moderators to maintain community standards, address abuse, and protect the community.
We do not control all data collection, storage, or processing performed by Minnit Chat. The service’s own policies apply to its handling of information.
For more information, visit:
6. THREADLESS MERCHANDISE SHOP
Wild Dogs Radio provides a link to its Threadless merchandise shop:
https://wilddogsradio.threadless.com/designs/wild-dogs-radio-logo-one
Threadless operates its own shopping platform. If you visit the shop, place an order, create an account, or communicate with Threadless, the information you provide may be collected and processed directly by Threadless.
That information may include contact details, shipping information, order history, and payment information, depending on your interaction.
Wild Dogs Radio does not operate the Threadless checkout system and does not control Threadless’s independent privacy practices.
Questions concerning orders, shipping, returns, refunds, payment processing, or merchandise customer service should be directed to Threadless through its official support channels.
For more information, visit:
7. PAYPAL DONATIONS AND PAYMENT PROCESSING
Wild Dogs Radio may accept voluntary donations through PayPal to help support the station and its operations.
When you make a donation, PayPal may collect and process information necessary to complete the transaction. This may include your name, email address, payment details, transaction information, and other information required by PayPal.
Payment information is handled through PayPal’s systems according to its policies and security practices.
Wild Dogs Radio does not intend to collect or store your full payment card number, PayPal password, or other payment authentication credentials through its own website.
We may receive limited transaction information, such as a donor’s name, email address, donation amount, transaction reference, or confirmation of payment, depending on how the donation is made and what PayPal provides.
PayPal independently determines how it processes information through its services.
For details, review PayPal’s official Privacy Statement:
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full
Donations should not be assumed to be tax-deductible. Consult a qualified tax professional if you have questions about the tax treatment of a donation.
8. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites may place on your device. They can help websites function, remember preferences, understand visitor activity, and support security.
Other technologies, including pixels, browser storage, and similar identifiers, may perform related functions.
How Wild Dogs Radio May Use Cookies
Depending on your settings and the services enabled, Wild Dogs Radio and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes such as:
Essential functionality: Supporting website operation, security, and basic features.
Preferences: Remembering certain settings or choices.
Analytics: Measuring website traffic and understanding visitor interactions through Google Analytics.
Third-party services: Supporting embedded content or services such as streaming and chat, where those services use cookies or similar technologies.
The cookies and technologies used may change when website features, plugins, or third-party integrations are added, removed, or reconfigured.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services accessed through our website may place or read cookies or use similar technologies under their own policies.
For example, Google Analytics may use cookies or similar identifiers for analytics. Live365 and Minnit Chat may use technologies needed to provide their services, depending on their configuration.
When you follow a link to an external website, that website may use its own cookies and tracking technologies. Wild Dogs Radio does not control those external technologies.
Managing Cookies
You can generally manage, restrict, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some browsers also provide controls for blocking third-party cookies.
If you block or delete cookies, certain website features or third-party services may not work as intended.
Browser settings do not necessarily prevent all forms of data collection. For example, a service may collect technical information through server logs or other technologies even when cookies are restricted.
Where applicable law requires consent before particular non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used, the relevant technologies should be configured and consent obtained as required by law.
Cookie Information and Privacy Choices
This section serves as Wild Dogs Radio’s Cookie Information notice and forms part of this Privacy Policy. A separate Cookie Policy page is not intended to be necessary while this information remains incorporated here and accurately describes the website’s practices.
If the website’s use of cookies or tracking technologies changes materially, this policy should be reviewed and updated accordingly.
9. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
Wild Dogs Radio may use information we receive or collect for legitimate operational purposes, including:
Operating and maintaining our website.
Providing access to our radio stream and website features.
Responding to questions, requests, and communications.
Reviewing music submissions, where applicable.
Managing community safety and moderating chat.
Understanding website traffic and improving usability.
Diagnosing technical issues and preventing abuse.
Maintaining the security and integrity of our services.
Processing or verifying donation-related communications.
Complying with applicable legal obligations.
Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims where necessary.
We seek to use information in ways that are appropriate to the purpose for which it was collected and consistent with applicable law.
10. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
Wild Dogs Radio does not sell personal information to third parties for money.
We may disclose information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may rely on service providers to support website hosting, analytics, streaming, communications, security, payment processing, and other operational functions.
These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services, subject to their applicable terms and privacy practices.
Third-Party Services You Choose to Use
When you interact with Live365, Minnit Chat, Threadless, PayPal, Google Analytics, or another third-party service, information may be shared directly with that provider or collected by it through your interaction.
Legal Requirements and Protection
We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal process, protect rights or safety, investigate suspected fraud or abuse, or protect the security of our website and community.
Business or Operational Changes
If Wild Dogs Radio undergoes a transfer, restructuring, or other significant operational change, information may be handled as part of that process where permitted by law and subject to applicable privacy obligations.
With Your Direction or Consent
We may share information when you ask us to do so or provide consent where required.
We do not share personal information simply because it is available to us. Any disclosure should be consistent with this policy and applicable law.
11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our website may contain links to external websites, social media platforms, artist pages, merchandise stores, streaming services, and other third-party resources.
These websites and services operate independently of Wild Dogs Radio and may have their own privacy policies, cookie practices, terms, and security measures.
Once you leave our website or interact directly with an external service, that service’s policies may govern the information it collects and processes.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of external services before providing personal information or completing a transaction.
Wild Dogs Radio is not responsible for the independent privacy practices, content, security, or availability of third-party websites that we do not operate.
12. INFORMATION SECURITY
Wild Dogs Radio takes reasonable steps appropriate to our operations to help protect information under our control from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Depending on the information and systems involved, safeguards may include access restrictions, security updates, secure connections, and other reasonable technical or organizational measures.
However, no website, internet transmission, electronic storage system, or third-party service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security, and information transmitted over the internet may be subject to risks beyond our control.
You should use caution when sharing information online and avoid submitting confidential or sensitive information through public chat or unsecured communications.
13. INFORMATION RETENTION
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, subject to applicable legal requirements and legitimate operational needs.
Retention periods may depend on factors such as:
The purpose for which information was collected.
Whether we need the information to respond to a request.
Security, moderation, or abuse-prevention requirements.
Recordkeeping and legal obligations.
The terms and retention practices of third-party service providers.
Some information may remain in backups, system logs, or third-party systems for a period after it is no longer actively used.
Wild Dogs Radio does not control the retention practices of independent third-party providers. You should consult their policies for information about their retention periods and deletion procedures.
14. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have rights concerning personal information associated with you.
These rights may include the ability to:
Request information about personal data we hold about you.
Request access to certain personal information.
Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal exceptions.
Object to or request restrictions on certain processing activities.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Opt out of certain analytics or tracking activities where applicable.
Exercise rights relating to certain disclosures or uses of personal information.
Not every right applies in every location or to every type of information.
Some information may need to be retained to comply with law, protect security, resolve disputes, or complete a transaction.
How to Submit a Privacy Request
To submit a privacy-related question or request, email:
Please describe your request clearly and provide enough information for us to understand what you are asking. Do not include passwords, full payment card numbers, or other sensitive credentials.
We may need to verify your identity or request additional information before responding. We will handle requests in accordance with applicable law and any applicable deadlines.
15. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
California residents may have specific privacy rights under applicable California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, where the laws apply to the organization and processing in question.
Depending on the circumstances and applicable legal requirements, these rights may include the right to:
Know certain information about the personal information collected, used, disclosed, or retained.
Request access to or deletion of certain personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information as those terms are defined by law.
Limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information, where applicable.
Receive equal service and treatment for exercising applicable privacy rights.
The availability of these rights depends on the specific law, its applicability, and any relevant exceptions.
Wild Dogs Radio does not sell personal information for money. We also do not use Google AdSense as of the date of this policy. However, some analytics or third-party technologies may constitute regulated activities under certain privacy laws depending on how they are configured and used.
We will assess and respond to applicable requests in accordance with the laws that apply to us.
To make a privacy request, contact:
You may authorize an agent to submit a request where permitted by applicable law. We may require verification of your identity or the agent’s authority before acting on a request.
16. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS AND PRIVACY PREFERENCES
Some browsers offer a setting called “Do Not Track” or similar privacy preferences.
There is no single universally adopted standard for interpreting all such signals across websites and third-party services. As a result, our website and its service providers may not respond to every browser signal in the same way.
Where applicable law requires recognition of a particular privacy preference or opt-out signal, we will address it as required by law.
You can also review your browser’s privacy settings and the opt-out tools made available by third-party providers, including Google Analytics.
17. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Wild Dogs Radio is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where parental consent or other protections are required by law.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13 through our website in violation of applicable children’s privacy laws.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us in a manner that violates applicable law, please contact:
We will review the concern and take appropriate steps where necessary.
Parents and guardians should be aware that third-party services linked or embedded on our website may have their own age requirements, privacy practices, and terms of use.
18. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS AND UNSOLICITED MESSAGES
If you contact Wild Dogs Radio by email or through a website form, we may use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry or handle your request.
We do not intend to use your contact information for unrelated communications without an appropriate basis.
If Wild Dogs Radio sends commercial email messages subject to applicable email marketing laws, those messages must comply with the requirements that apply to them, including any required identification, mailing address, and opt-out mechanisms.
You can ask questions about our communications or request that we stop sending non-essential messages by contacting:
Please note that we may still send necessary responses to inquiries or communications related to an existing request, transaction, or legal obligation.
19. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATIONS
If Wild Dogs Radio becomes aware of a security incident involving personal information under our control, we will assess the incident and take reasonable steps appropriate to the circumstances.
Where notification is required by applicable law, we will provide notice to affected individuals, regulators, or other parties within the timeframes and in the manner required by law.
The requirements for reporting a data breach vary depending on the type of information involved, the location of affected individuals, and other circumstances.
Third-party service providers may have separate obligations concerning incidents affecting information they control or process.
20. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, technologies, legal obligations, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
If a change requires additional notice or consent under applicable law, we will take the steps required by law.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically so they remain informed about our privacy practices.
21. CONTACT WILD DOGS RADIO
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information associated with Wild Dogs Radio, please contact us.
Wild Dogs Radio
Website: https://wilddogsradio.com/
Email: office@wilddogsradio.com
Please include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line of your email so we can identify the nature of your inquiry.
End of Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is intended to describe Wild Dogs Radio’s practices in a clear and transparent manner. It does not override any privacy rights or obligations imposed by applicable law.