Effective Date: November 10, 2024
Updated: November 13, 2024

Welcome to Radio Voice of Friendship and Solidarity (VOFS). We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information related to your access and use of our free, streaming-only digital archive service for forgotten funk and disco from the former Libyan Jamahiriya.

1. Information We Collect

You are not required to register an account to listen to our music; registration is optional. However, if you choose to register, we will collect certain necessary information, which may include personal details such as your name, email address, and contact information. This information will only be used to enhance your experience, personalize your interaction with VOFS, and provide additional functionality, such as creating playlists or saving favorite tracks.

1.1 Cookies: Our website uses cookies to optimize functionality and improve the user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device to help the website perform as expected. You may manage your cookie settings in your browser, but certain cookies are necessary for the streaming service to work correctly.

1.2 Non-Personally Identifiable Information:

• Listening Data: We collect data about player activity, including playback times, total listening duration, track and album popularity, and patterns of engagement.
• Geolocation Data: We gather country-level data on where listeners are located to understand which regions find the service most engaging. This is anonymous and does not include precise location or address information.
• Device Information: We collect general information about devices used to access the VOFS player, including type (e.g., desktop, mobile) and browser information, to help us optimize performance across different platforms.

2. How We Use the Information

The data we collect is used solely to improve, maintain, and develop our streaming service:

• Service Improvement: We analyze listening behavior, device data, and geographical popularity to ensure a high-quality user experience and to optimize performance across devices.
• Content Management: Popularity data helps us understand which tracks and albums resonate most with listeners, aiding in the curation of content to serve users better.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your data with third parties, except:

• Service Providers: We may work with trusted service providers to help analyze and optimize the website’s performance and functionality. These providers have access to data only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.
• Legal Compliance: We may share data if required to do so by law or in response to legal processes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected. While no system is completely secure, we employ various security technologies and processes to protect data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

5. Your Choices

You have control over your interaction with our website:

• Cookie Preferences: You may control cookie settings in your browser. Essential cookies, however, may be required for optimal functionality.
• Opting Out of Data Collection: By using incognito or private browsing, some data, like cookies, may not be stored. However, our ability to collect aggregate data helps us improve the service.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated.

7. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@vofs.org.ly