Privacy Policy — MayhemFM

Last updated: 21 July 2026 Effective date: 21 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MayhemFM (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. We operate an online radio streaming platform offering live shows, DJ content, community interaction, and related digital services. By using our website or streams, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and acknowledge that we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. For more information about GDPR, you can visit the official EU website: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj (eur-lex.europa.eu in Bing)

1. About This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, listeners, account holders, and anyone interacting with MayhemFM. It outlines what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how long we store it, and how you can exercise your GDPR rights. If you want to learn more about privacy rights in the Netherlands, you can visit the Dutch Data Protection Authority: https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl

2. Personal Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Account login details
Profile information
Comments or messages you submit
Uploaded media such as profile images

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you use our website or streams, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referrer URL
Time of access
Security logs

2.3 Streaming‑Related Technical Data

To deliver radio streams and ensure service quality, we process:

Approximate location
Listening duration
Player interactions
Network performance metrics
Non‑identifiable analytics

2.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

Login sessions
User preferences
Comment convenience
Security
Analytics
CDN performance (Cloudflare)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, this Privacy Policy is based on the following legal grounds:

Consent
Contractual necessity
Legitimate interest
Legal obligation

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Provide radio streaming services
Maintain user accounts
Enable comments and community interaction
Improve website performance
Prevent spam and abuse
Monitor security
Analyze listener statistics
Ensure stable delivery via Cloudflare
Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell or trade personal data.

5. Comments

When you leave a comment:

We collect the data shown in the comment form
We store your IP address and browser user agent
An anonymized hash may be sent to Gravatar
Your profile image becomes publicly visible

6. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including EXIF GPS data. Visitors may extract this information if present.

7. Cookies Explained

This Privacy Policy describes the following cookie types:

7.1 Comment Cookies

Saved for 1 year.

7.2 Login Cookies

Used for authentication and preferences.

7.3 Publishing Cookies

Used when editing or publishing content.

7.4 Cloudflare Cookies

Used for security and performance.

8. Embedded Content

Embedded content (e.g., YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify) may collect data as if you visited the external site directly.

9. Third‑Party Service Providers

9.1 Strato (Hosting)

Processes server logs, error logs, and technical metadata.

9.2 Cloudflare (CDN & Security)

Processes IP addresses, security events, and performance metrics.

9.3 Spam Detection

Akismet or similar services process comment metadata, IP addresses, and browser information.

9.4 Email Services

Used for password resets and account notifications.

10. Data Retention

Comments: indefinitely
Accounts: active duration
Logs: 90 days
Analytics: anonymized
Cookies: as specified

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent

Contact: privacy@mayhemfm.live

12. International Data Transfers

We ensure compliance through SCCs, GDPR‑compliant agreements, and adequate safeguards.

13. Data Protection & Security

We use encryption, firewalls, Cloudflare protection, rate limiting, server hardening, updates, access controls, and monitoring.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16.

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this document periodically. The “Last updated” date reflects the latest version.

16. Contact

For privacy questions or GDPR requests: 📧 privacy@mayhemfm.live