Cookies Policy

This policy explains how OADRO Radio uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect data.

Last updated: September 14, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. OADRO Radio uses various types of cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services.

We use both first-party cookies (set by OADRO Radio) and third-party cookies (set by external services like Google Analytics) to enhance functionality and analyze usage patterns.

Data Collection Methods

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, performance monitoring

Data Collected:

  • Page views, session duration, and bounce rates
  • Device information (browser, OS, screen resolution)
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Referral sources and search terms
  • User interactions with website elements

Retention: Google Analytics retains data for 26 months by default

Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

IP Address Storage

Purpose: Fraud prevention, abuse detection, voting integrity, geographic analytics

When Collected:

  • During music voting activities
  • When submitting song requests
  • During user authentication processes
  • For rate limiting and abuse prevention

Data Processing: IP addresses are hashed and anonymized where possible

Retention: Stored for up to 90 days, then anonymized or deleted

Security: IP addresses are encrypted in storage and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Discord Integration Data

Purpose: User authentication, community features, personalized experience

Data Collected:

  • Discord user ID and username
  • Avatar and display name
  • Server membership status and roles
  • OAuth access tokens (encrypted)
  • Last login and activity timestamps

Storage: Securely stored in Firebase with encryption

Retention: Retained while account is active, deleted upon account disconnection

Privacy: We only access Discord data necessary for platform functionality. Your Discord messages and private information remain private.

Essential & Functional Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
session_tokenUser authentication and login stateSessionEssential
csrf_tokenCross-site request forgery protectionSessionSecurity
theme_preferenceStore user theme settings (dark/light mode)1 yearFunctional
audio_preferencesRemember audio settings and volume30 daysFunctional
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguish users2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*Google Analytics - session state2 yearsAnalytics

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

Google Services

Services Used: Google Analytics, Firebase, Google Cloud

Data Shared: Anonymized usage data, device information, geographic data

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Control Options: Google My Account

Discord Integration

Purpose: User authentication and community features

Data Shared: Only data necessary for login and role verification

Privacy Policy: Discord Privacy Policy

Control: Manage permissions in your Discord account settings

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Purpose: Faster content delivery and improved performance

Data Processed: IP addresses, request headers, cached content

Retention: Log data retained for 30 days maximum

Your Choices & Controls

Browser Settings

  • • Block or delete cookies in browser settings
  • • Enable "Do Not Track" preferences
  • • Use incognito/private browsing mode
  • • Install privacy-focused browser extensions

Analytics Opt-Out

  • • Install Google Analytics opt-out add-on
  • • Use ad blockers that block tracking
  • • Contact us for specific opt-out requests
  • • Review and adjust Google Ad Settings

Account Controls

  • • Disconnect Discord account at any time
  • • Request data export or deletion
  • • Update privacy preferences
  • • Review connected applications in Discord

Data Requests

  • • Request copy of your personal data
  • • Ask for data correction or deletion
  • • Inquire about data processing activities
  • • Report data privacy concerns

Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies required for security and basic functionality cannot be disabled while using our service.

Questions or Requests?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, want to opt-out of certain tracking, or need to make a data request, please contact us.

Policy Updates: We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Significant changes will be announced through our Discord server and website.