StompFM – We have the music!

Privacy Policy

StompFM – Internet Radio from Berlin

1. General Information

Thank you for visiting StompFM. Protecting your personal data is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains which personal data may be processed when you visit our website, listen to our radio stream, use our chat and other interactive features, or contact us.

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data is:

StompFM – Internet Radio from Berlin

Köpenicker Str. 191
12683 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)30 50 15 32 06
Email: info@stompfm.de
Website: https://www.stompfm.de

You can contact us at any time with questions about data protection.

3. Access to Our Website and Server Log Files

When you access our website, technical information may be transmitted automatically by your browser and processed by our hosting provider.

This information may include:

  • Your IP address

  • Date and time of access

  • Requested pages and files

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Referrer URL, where transmitted

  • Technical status information and error messages

This processing is necessary to deliver the website, maintain its stability and security, and identify technical problems or attempted attacks.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests in secure and reliable website operation).

Our website uses hosting services provided by STRATO.

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4. Radio Streaming and Audio Playback

StompFM provides internet radio streams through its own streaming infrastructure.

When you start audio playback, your device establishes a connection to the relevant streaming server.

The server may process technical connection data, including your IP address, connection time, requested stream, transmission information and duration of the connection.

This information is processed to deliver the audio stream, maintain technical stability, troubleshoot errors and protect the streaming infrastructure.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and, where applicable, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for providing the service requested by the user.

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5. Video Streaming

StompFM may provide live video broadcasts alongside its audio programming.

When you start a video stream, technical connection data may be transmitted to the video streaming server and processed to deliver the requested content.

Such data may include IP addresses, connection times and technical information about the playback session.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and, where applicable, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

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6. Listener Statistics and Technical Connection Information

StompFM uses technical statistics to determine how many listeners or viewers are connected to its streaming services.

Depending on the technical implementation, the processing may involve IP addresses, connection identifiers, stream types, connection times and session information.

These data are used to monitor the operation of the radio service, determine listener numbers, identify technical faults and prevent misuse.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Where possible, statistics are displayed in aggregated form.

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7. Cookies and Browser Storage

Our website and its interactive features may use cookies or similar browser storage technologies, including local storage.

These technologies may be used to maintain login sessions, remember user preferences, operate the chat and provide other requested functions.

Where storage or access is strictly necessary to provide a service expressly requested by the user, consent may not be required under Section 25(2) of the German Telecommunications and Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

For non-essential cookies or comparable technologies, we obtain consent where required by Section 25(1) TDDDG. Any subsequent processing of personal data is subject to an applicable legal basis under the GDPR.

You can manage or delete stored information using your browser settings. Some functions may no longer work properly if necessary storage is disabled.

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8. Chat Function and User Accounts

StompFM offers a chat function allowing registered users to communicate with one another.

Depending on how the chat is used, the following personal data may be processed:

  • Email address for account registration and authentication

  • User name or chosen display name

  • Chat messages and associated timestamps

  • Private messages

  • Images or other files uploaded by users

  • Technical account and connection information

These data are processed to register and authenticate users, deliver chat messages, support communication and maintain the security and functionality of the chat service.

The legal basis may be Article 6(1)(b) GDPR for account-related services and Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for security, abuse prevention and moderation. Where a particular processing activity requires consent, Article 6(1)(a) GDPR applies.

Messages posted in public chat areas may be visible to other users. Private messages are intended for the relevant participants, subject to the actual technical design and authorised administrative access.

We may moderate content and restrict access where necessary to prevent misuse or respond to violations of applicable law or chat rules.

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9. Firebase Services

StompFM uses Firebase services provided by Google for certain chat and authentication functions.

Depending on the Firebase products configured, Google may process account information, user identifiers, chat content, uploaded files and technical service data.

Firebase services are used to provide the relevant interactive functions and support their security and availability.

The applicable legal basis depends on the individual processing activity, particularly Article 6(1)(b) or Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

Personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area. Where applicable, international transfers are based on an adequacy decision, including the EU–US Data Privacy Framework for certified recipients, or other appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Further information:

https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

https://firebase.google.com/terms/data-processing-terms

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10. Cover Artwork and External Content

StompFM may display album covers, artist information or other content supplied by external services.

Depending on the technical implementation, information may be retrieved through StompFM's own servers or directly from an external provider.

If your browser connects directly to an external provider, that provider may receive technical information such as your IP address.

The legal basis and any consent requirement depend on the particular integration.

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11. Contact by Email

If you contact us by email, we process the information you provide, including your email address, message and any other details necessary to respond.

The legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR for general enquiries or Article 6(1)(b) GDPR where the correspondence concerns a contract or steps taken before entering into a contract.

We retain correspondence only for as long as necessary to handle the enquiry, unless statutory retention requirements apply.

12. External Links and Social Media

Our website may contain links to external websites and social media platforms.

Simply providing a link does not necessarily transmit personal data to the linked provider. When you follow a link, the privacy practices of the relevant provider apply.

Embedded content, social media plugins or other direct integrations may involve data transfers before a visitor clicks a link and must be assessed separately.

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13. Recipients of Personal Data

Personal data may be processed by service providers that support the operation of our website and technical services, including hosting and Firebase providers.

Where providers process personal data on our behalf, we conclude data processing agreements where legally required.

Personal data are disclosed to other recipients only where legally permitted or required.

14. Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the relevant purposes or as required by applicable law.

Retention periods depend on the category of data and the service involved.

Once the relevant purpose no longer applies and there is no legal reason to retain the data, they are deleted or anonymised as appropriate.

Specific retention periods for server logs, streaming data, chat accounts, messages and uploaded files must be determined from the actual technical configuration.

15. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you may have the following rights, subject to the applicable legal requirements:

  • Access to your personal data (Article 15 GDPR)

  • Rectification of inaccurate data (Article 16 GDPR)

  • Erasure of personal data (Article 17 GDPR)

  • Restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Article 20 GDPR)

  • Objection to certain processing activities (Article 21 GDPR)

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time with effect for the future (Article 7(3) GDPR)

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority.

The competent supervisory authority for our Berlin-based operation is generally the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

Website: https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de

To exercise your rights, please contact:

info@stompfm.de

16. Automated Decision-Making

We do not currently use automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal effects or similarly significant effects within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR.

17. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration and misuse.

Data transmission over the internet cannot, however, be guaranteed to be completely secure.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our technical services, data processing activities or legal requirements change.

The current version is available on our website.

Last updated: 21 October 2026

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