Cookie Policy
Last updated November 3, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar browser storage Listen Online Radio uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Local storage and session storage are similar browser features that keep small pieces of data on your device. We refer to all of these as "cookies" in this policy.
Cookies We Set
These cookies are set by Listen Online Radio itself. They are needed for the site to work or to remember choices you make, so they do not require consent.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Session cookie | Keeps your session and sign-in working |
| Form security cookie | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery |
| Anonymous guest ID cookie | An anonymous ID, created only when you like, favorite, rate, comment, report, or play something, so we can remember your choices and count them once |
| Theme setting (local storage) | Remembers light or dark mode |
| Comment upvotes (local storage) | Remembers which comments you upvoted so the button shows as selected; holds no ID |
| Live listener count (session storage) | Counts you once in a station's live listener number |
| Cookie choice (local storage) | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected advertising cookies in our cookie banner |
Advertising Cookies
We show ads through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may set cookies to show, measure, and personalize ads. See how Google uses cookies.
- European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland: advertising cookies are only used after you give consent in our consent message. You can change or withdraw consent at any time with the Privacy & Cookie Settings link in the footer.
- Everywhere else: our cookie banner lets you accept or reject advertising cookies. If you reject them, ads are no longer personalized. To change your choice later, clear this site's data in your browser and the banner will ask again.
- California and other US states with similar laws: you can opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for advertising with the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in the footer. We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal from your browser.
Embedded Player
The Listen Online Radio player that broadcasters embed on their own websites does not set any cookies.
Third-Party Streams
When you play a station or podcast, your browser connects directly to the broadcaster's or podcast host's server. Those servers are run by third parties and may use their own cookies or logging under their own privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
Besides the footer links above, you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working, and deleting the anonymous guest ID cookie means the site will no longer recognize your earlier likes and favorites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use. We'll update the "Last updated" date above when we do.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Email us at [email protected].
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