Privacy & Terms

This Privacy Policy explains how EchoFM ("EchoFM", "we", "us") handles information when you use the EchoFM mobile app and website, including the web player. EchoFM is an internet radio and podcast player. We keep your data on your device wherever possible.

1. Information we handle

On your device

Your favorite stations and podcasts, recently played history, playback positions, downloaded episodes, sleep-timer and equalizer settings and theme preferences are saved locally on your device. Unless you sign in, none of this is uploaded to our servers.

Account (optional)

Signing in is optional. If you sign in with Google, we receive and store your name, email address and profile picture via Firebase Authentication to create your account, manage your Premium status and sync your podcast subscriptions, playback progress and listening stats across devices.

Purchases

If you buy EchoFM Premium, payment is processed by Google Play. We never see your payment details; we receive and store only your subscription status, product and expiry so we can unlock Premium features.

Notifications

If you enable new-episode notifications, we store a push-notification token for your device (Firebase Cloud Messaging) linked to your podcast subscriptions, used solely to deliver those notifications.

App and website analytics

The EchoFM mobile app uses Google Analytics for Firebase to measure app usage and engagement. Its SDK automatically collects certain app events and related app and device information. The EchoFM website uses Google Analytics to measure website visits and interactions. Google processes this information to provide analytics reports, as described in Firebase's privacy and security information and Google's Privacy Policy.

2. Where radio and podcast content comes from

• Radio stations are listed from the community-run Radio Browser directory. Audio streams play directly from each broadcaster's servers.
• Podcast search and discovery is powered by Podcast Index. Episodes stream or download directly from each podcast publisher's own hosting. Broadcasters, publishers and their hosts may see your IP address and standard connection data, as with any internet request, and their own privacy policies apply.

3. Advertising

The mobile app may show ads served by Google AdMob. The website loads Google AdSense and may show ads when advertising is enabled. Google may use cookies or similar technologies and process browser or device information for ad delivery and measurement. You can manage your ad preferences in Google My Ad Center and read Google's Privacy Policy. EchoFM Premium removes ads in the mobile app.

4. How we use information

• To provide and operate the app, play radio and podcasts, and sync your subscriptions if signed in.
• To verify Premium purchases and unlock Premium features.
• To send new-episode notifications you've asked for.
• To respond when you contact us or send in-app feedback.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Data retention and deletion

• On-device data — clearing the app's data or uninstalling EchoFM removes your locally stored favorites, history, downloads and settings.
• Account data — you can request deletion of your account and synced data at any time via our account deletion page. Requests are processed within 30 days.

6. Children

EchoFM is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes

We may update this policy as the app evolves. Material changes will be reflected on this page with a new "last updated" date.

8. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us through our contact form.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the EchoFM mobile app and related services. By using EchoFM, you agree to these Terms.

1. The service

EchoFM is a player and directory for internet radio stations and podcasts. Stations are listed from the community-run Radio Browser directory; podcast search and discovery is powered by Podcast Index. All audio content streams or downloads directly from the broadcasters and podcast publishers who host it.

2. Third-party content

EchoFM is an aggregator, not a content creator. We do not host, own or control the radio streams or podcast episodes available through the app and are not responsible for their content, availability or accuracy. Rights in that content belong to the respective broadcasters and publishers. If you are a rights holder and want a station or podcast removed from EchoFM's listings, contact us via our contact form and we will act promptly.

3. Accounts

Signing in (with Google) is optional. You are responsible for activity on your account. We may suspend or block accounts that abuse the service, attempt to disrupt it, or violate these Terms.

4. Premium subscriptions

EchoFM Premium is a charge for app features only — such as removing ads, exclusive themes and offline downloads. It is not a charge for radio stations or podcasts: all content available in EchoFM streams free for every user, Premium or not. We do not own, license or control that third-party content (see Section 2), so a Premium subscription does not grant any rights to it, and the continued availability of any particular station or podcast is not part of what a subscription provides — broadcasters and publishers may change or withdraw their content at any time.

• EchoFM Premium is a recurring subscription purchased through Google Play, which handles billing, renewal and cancellation.
• You can cancel any time in your Google Play subscription settings; Premium remains active until the end of the paid period.
• Refunds are handled according to Google Play's refund policies.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• use the app for unlawful purposes or in violation of third-party rights;
• interfere with, disrupt or overload the app's services or the servers of the broadcasters and publishers it connects to;
• rip, re-distribute or commercially exploit streams or episodes accessed through the app beyond what the rights holder permits;
• reverse engineer the app except where permitted by law.

6. Disclaimer and liability

EchoFM is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees about the availability, reliability or accuracy of the app or of third-party streams and podcasts. To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising from your use of the app.

7. Changes to the service or Terms

We may modify or discontinue features at any time, and may update these Terms as the app evolves. Continued use of EchoFM after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach us through our contact form.