Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

ForwardMyStream.com ("ForwardMyStream", "we", "us", or "our") is an online radio directory and stream-forwarding platform that helps users discover radio stations and access publicly available radio streams.

ForwardMyStream is operated exclusively online and is accessible to users internationally.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you when you use ForwardMyStream.com and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using the Service, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

ForwardMyStream is an online service and does not maintain a publicly accessible physical office for user services.

Website: https://forwardmystream.com
Privacy Contact: privacy@forwardmystream.com

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, you may contact us using the privacy contact above.

Where applicable, ForwardMyStream complies with the data-protection and privacy laws that apply to our processing of personal information, taking into account the jurisdictions in which our users are located and the nature of our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that is reasonably necessary to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the Service.

Depending on how you use ForwardMyStream, this may include the following categories of information:

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit ForwardMyStream or access a radio stream through our infrastructure, certain technical information may be automatically collected by our web servers, hosting providers, content-delivery infrastructure, analytics systems, or security systems.

This information may include:

  • IP address;
  • date and time of a request;
  • requested page, station, or stream;
  • referring URL;
  • browser type and version;
  • operating system;
  • device type;
  • approximate geographic information derived from an IP address;
  • language and browser settings;
  • HTTP status codes;
  • connection information;
  • bandwidth and traffic information;
  • stream connection and disconnection information;
  • pages or stations accessed; and
  • other information normally contained in web-server or network logs.

We use this information primarily to operate the Service, diagnose technical problems, detect abuse, protect our infrastructure, and understand general usage patterns.

2.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide

If ForwardMyStream provides features that allow you to create an account, submit a radio station, contact us, report a problem, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect information such as:

  • name or display name;
  • email address;
  • account credentials;
  • radio station information;
  • station ownership or contact information;
  • messages and correspondence you send to us;
  • information submitted through forms; and
  • other information you voluntarily provide.

You should avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is specifically required for the service you are requesting.

2.3 Radio Station Information

ForwardMyStream maintains a directory of radio stations.

Station information may include:

  • station name;
  • station description;
  • station logo or artwork;
  • country, city, or region;
  • genre;
  • website address;
  • social-media links;
  • publicly accessible stream URLs;
  • publicly available metadata;
  • contact information provided by the station; and
  • other information relating to the station.

Some station information may be publicly displayed because ForwardMyStream is a public radio directory.

3. Radio Stream Forwarding

A core function of ForwardMyStream is to provide access to radio streams through stream forwarding or proxy infrastructure.

When you listen to a radio station through ForwardMyStream, your device may connect to ForwardMyStream's servers, which may retrieve, relay, proxy, or otherwise forward the corresponding stream from the radio station or its streaming provider.

As a result, our infrastructure may process technical information associated with those requests, including:

  • IP address;
  • connection time;
  • requested station or stream;
  • connection duration;
  • bandwidth usage;
  • connection status;
  • user-agent information; and
  • other technical information necessary to provide and secure the stream.
3.1 Interaction With Radio Stations

Depending on how a particular station's stream is configured, the radio station or its streaming provider may receive technical information associated with connections made through ForwardMyStream.

Where ForwardMyStream operates as a proxy, requests to the original streaming server may originate from ForwardMyStream's infrastructure rather than directly from your device.

However, ForwardMyStream does not control every third-party radio station, streaming provider, player, or external service. Their handling of information is governed by their own policies and technical configurations.

4. How We Use Information

We may use information we collect for purposes including:

  • providing and operating ForwardMyStream;
  • providing radio station directory and search functionality;
  • forwarding or proxying radio streams;
  • maintaining stream connections;
  • monitoring system performance;
  • troubleshooting technical problems;
  • detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, spam, and unauthorized activity;
  • protecting our servers, networks, users, and services;
  • maintaining security logs;
  • understanding general usage patterns;
  • improving the directory and streaming experience;
  • measuring traffic and service performance;
  • responding to enquiries and support requests;
  • processing radio-station submissions;
  • communicating with users when necessary;
  • complying with applicable legal obligations; and
  • enforcing our terms, policies, and agreements.

We do not ordinarily use technical information collected through normal use of the Service to identify individual users by name.

5. Legal Grounds for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we may process information on one or more of the following grounds:

Consent

Where you have provided consent for a particular processing activity.

Service Provision

Where processing is necessary to provide a service you have requested or to perform an agreement with you.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is reasonably necessary for purposes such as operating the Service, maintaining security, preventing abuse, improving our services, and protecting our infrastructure, provided that applicable law permits such processing.

Legal Obligations

Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or lawful requests from authorities.

Protection of Rights and Security

Where processing is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of ForwardMyStream, our users, or third parties.

The applicable legal basis may vary depending on the jurisdiction, the type of information involved, and the circumstances in which it is processed.

6. IP Addresses and Server Logs

IP addresses and related technical information may be recorded in server, security, application, or network logs.

We may use these logs to:

  • identify and investigate malicious activity;
  • prevent denial-of-service attacks;
  • detect excessive or automated requests;
  • enforce rate limits;
  • investigate service failures;
  • maintain system security;
  • troubleshoot streaming problems;
  • monitor infrastructure performance; and
  • comply with legal obligations.

We do not ordinarily use IP addresses to identify individual users by name.

We retain server and security logs only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, security, legal, and other legitimate purposes.

Standard log-retention period: 12 months

Different systems may have different retention periods depending on their technical and security requirements.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

ForwardMyStream may use cookies, local storage, session identifiers, or similar technologies.

These technologies may be used to:

  • keep the website functioning correctly;
  • maintain user sessions;
  • remember preferences;
  • measure website traffic;
  • understand how visitors interact with the Service;
  • improve performance;
  • maintain security; and
  • detect or prevent abuse.
Essential Technologies

Some cookies or similar technologies may be necessary for the Service to function properly.

Analytics Technologies

If we use analytics services, those services may collect information about how visitors interact with ForwardMyStream.

Analytics provider(s): Google Analytics

You can generally control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies or storage technologies may affect some functionality of the Service.

8. Third-Party Services

ForwardMyStream may rely on third-party providers to operate, secure, maintain, and improve the Service.

These providers may include:

  • cloud and web-hosting providers;
  • content-delivery networks;
  • DDoS-protection and security providers;
  • analytics providers;
  • email providers;
  • database providers;
  • monitoring services;
  • infrastructure providers; and
  • other technology providers.

Depending on their role, these providers may process technical or personal information on our behalf or may independently process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Examples of third-party services used by ForwardMyStream may include:

Analytics: Google Analytics

We seek to use reputable service providers and, where applicable, require providers that process information on our behalf to implement appropriate safeguards.

9. Radio Stations and External Websites

ForwardMyStream is a radio directory and stream-access platform. Radio stations listed on the Service are generally independent third parties.

A station may link to or provide access to:

  • its own website;
  • external streaming services;
  • social-media platforms;
  • advertising services;
  • third-party media players; or
  • other external websites and services.

Once you leave ForwardMyStream or interact directly with a third-party service, that third party's privacy policy applies.

ForwardMyStream does not control the privacy practices, security, content, or data-processing activities of independent radio stations or external services.

You should review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.

10. Advertising

ForwardMyStream may display advertising now or in the future.

If advertising is introduced, advertising providers may use cookies, IP addresses, device information, or similar technologies to deliver, measure, or personalize advertisements, subject to applicable law and the choices available to users.

Where applicable law requires consent or another legal basis for advertising-related processing, appropriate mechanisms will be provided.

Advertising provider(s): NONE

11. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information as a general business practice.

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with vendors and service providers that help us operate ForwardMyStream.

Security and Abuse Prevention

We may disclose technical information where reasonably necessary to investigate security incidents, fraud, abuse, attacks, or violations of our policies.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required or permitted by applicable law, court order, legal process, or lawful governmental request.

Protection of Rights

We may disclose information where reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of ForwardMyStream, our users, or other persons.

Business Transfers

If ForwardMyStream becomes involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information associated with the Service may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

With Your Direction

We may disclose information when you specifically request or authorize us to do so.

12. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Different types of information may have different retention periods.

For example:

  • account information may be retained while an account remains active and for a reasonable period afterward;
  • support correspondence may be retained as necessary to address the relevant matter;
  • server and security logs may be retained for a limited period;
  • station directory information may remain available while the station is listed; and
  • information may be retained for longer periods where required by applicable law or reasonably necessary for legal claims or disputes.

When information is no longer required, we may delete it, anonymize it, or securely dispose of it.

13. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, destruction, or misuse.

Depending on the circumstances, these measures may include:

  • HTTPS and encrypted connections;
  • access controls;
  • authentication mechanisms;
  • restricted administrative access;
  • server and network security controls;
  • monitoring and logging;
  • software updates and security patches;
  • rate limiting;
  • abuse prevention;
  • backups; and
  • other appropriate security measures.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. International Users and Data Processing

ForwardMyStream is an international online service and may be accessed by users from many countries and regions.

To operate the Service, we may use hosting providers, cloud infrastructure, content-delivery networks, security services, analytics providers, email providers, and other technology providers that operate in countries different from the country in which you reside.

Consequently, information processed through ForwardMyStream may be transferred to, stored in, or accessed from countries other than your own.

Privacy and data-protection laws vary between countries. Where applicable law imposes requirements concerning international transfers of personal information, we will take reasonable measures to comply with those requirements.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional safeguards, notices, or consent mechanisms relating to international data transfers.

15. Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and the laws applicable to you, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • request access to personal information we hold about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • request deletion of personal information where applicable;
  • object to certain processing activities;
  • request restriction of processing in applicable circumstances;
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
  • request information about how your personal information is processed; and
  • lodge a complaint with a relevant data-protection authority.

Not all rights are available in every jurisdiction, and some rights may be subject to legal exceptions or conditions.

To make a privacy request, contact:

privacy@forwardmystream.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests in order to protect personal information from unauthorized disclosure.

16. Direct Marketing

If ForwardMyStream sends marketing communications, you may opt out by using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the communication or by contacting us.

Service-related communications that are necessary to provide a requested service may still be sent where permitted by applicable law.

We will comply with applicable requirements concerning direct marketing and consent.

17. Children's Privacy

ForwardMyStream is a general-audience online service and is not specifically directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in circumstances where it should not have been collected, please contact us at:

privacy@forwardmystream.com

We will take reasonable steps to investigate the matter and, where appropriate, delete the information.

18. Publicly Available Radio Directory Information

ForwardMyStream operates a public radio directory. Information submitted for inclusion in the directory may therefore be displayed publicly.

Station owners and other users submitting information should avoid submitting personal information that they do not want publicly displayed.

For example, if a station submission contains a personal name, telephone number, email address, or other contact information intended for public display, that information may become accessible to visitors to the Service.

If you believe personal information has been published on ForwardMyStream without appropriate authorization, please contact us.

19. Station Data and Third-Party Information

Some station information may be obtained from station operators, publicly available sources, automated systems, or other third parties.

We may not independently verify every item of station information.

As a result, directory information may occasionally be incomplete, inaccurate, outdated, or unavailable.

If you are a station owner or authorized representative and believe information associated with your station should be corrected, updated, or removed, you may contact us.

20. Data Breaches and Security Incidents

If we become aware of a personal-data breach that requires notification under applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to investigate, contain, and remediate the incident.

Where legally required, we will notify affected individuals and/or relevant regulatory authorities within the applicable timeframe.

21. Do Not Track

Some web browsers provide a "Do Not Track" feature.

Because there is no universally adopted technical standard governing how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals, ForwardMyStream may not respond to such signals unless applicable law requires otherwise.

22. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

  • our services;
  • technology;
  • legal requirements;
  • third-party services;
  • data-processing practices; or
  • security practices.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated"date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing material changes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

23. Complaints and Regulatory Authorities

If you have concerns about how ForwardMyStream handles your personal information, we encourage you to contact us first so that we can investigate and attempt to resolve the matter.

Privacy Contact: privacy@forwardmystream.com

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the data-protection or privacy regulator responsible for your jurisdiction.

For users whose processing is subject to Ghanaian data-protection law, the relevant regulator is the Data Protection Commission of Ghana.

24. Contact Us

For questions, privacy requests, complaints, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, contact:

ForwardMyStream.com

Website: https://forwardmystream.com Privacy Email: privacy@forwardmystream.com

ForwardMyStream operates as an online service and does not maintain a publicly accessible physical office for user support.

25. Applicable Privacy Laws

ForwardMyStream serves users internationally. The privacy laws applicable to a particular user or processing activity may depend on factors including the user's location, the nature of the information being processed, and the circumstances of the processing.

This Privacy Policy is intended to describe our general privacy practices without limiting any rights that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable law.

Where a particular jurisdiction grants additional privacy rights or imposes additional obligations, those rights and obligations may apply to the extent required by law.