Bassline London

Privacy Policy — Bassline London

Effective Date: [24/08/2024]
Last Updated: [24/11/2025]

Bassline London (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates an online radio station accessible via basslinelondon.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR (where applicable), and the Data Protection Act 2018.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Data Controller

Bassline London
Country: United Kingdom
Email: info@basslinelondon.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.


2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate an online radio station and ensure the website functions properly.

A. Data You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact details provided via email

  • Messages sent to us (e.g., feedback, song requests)

  • Information provided when entering competitions or promotions (if applicable)

B. Streaming & Interaction Data

When you listen or interact with the station, we may collect:

  • Listening activity (e.g., which shows are played)

  • Requests, messages, or comments you submit to the station

  • Any data you provide when interacting with presenters

C. Technical Data

Collected automatically by our web servers and radio streaming server (Azuracast):

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Basic streaming logs (e.g., connection time, listener count)

We do not use analytics platforms and do not profile listeners.

D. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies required for:

  • Streaming functionality

  • Security and website performance

  • Basic operational features

We do not use advertising, tracking, or analytics cookies.


3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your data only for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Providing access to the radio stream

  • Operating and maintaining our website

  • Responding to your enquiries

  • Handling song requests, messages, or feedback

  • Improving the reliability and quality of our broadcast

  • Preventing misuse, spam, or security issues

  • Complying with legal obligations


4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate Interests: operating a functional online radio station, maintaining system security, and responding to audience communication.

  • Consent: when you voluntarily send us messages or requests.

  • Legal Obligation: retaining server logs as required for security or regulatory reasons.


5. Sharing Your Data

We only share personal data when necessary to operate the service:

A. Service Providers

  • Azuracast (radio streaming platform) — processes basic streaming logs and listener connections.

  • Website hosting provider — processes technical data such as IP addresses and server logs.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with:

  • UK or EU law

  • Court orders

  • Regulatory authorities

We do not sell or trade your personal data.


6. International Transfers

We do not intentionally transfer data internationally.
If our hosting provider stores or processes data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Streaming logs: typically stored for a short operational window (e.g., up to 12 months)

  • Email enquiries: kept until resolved, or up to 12 months

  • Competition entries: kept until prizes are delivered

  • Technical logs: retained as required for security or regulatory compliance

After this, data is securely deleted or anonymised.


8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure hosting

  • Access restrictions

  • Encryption (where applicable)

  • Firewalls

  • Regular system updates

  • Limited data collection to reduce risk


9. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights over your personal data:

  • Right to Access — request a copy of your data

  • Right to Rectification — correct inaccurate information

  • Right to Erasure — ask us to delete your data

  • Right to Restrict Processing

  • Right to Object to certain processing

  • Right to Data Portability

  • Right to Withdraw Consent at any time

  • Right to Lodge a Complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise any rights, please contact: info@basslinelondon.com


10. Children’s Privacy

Bassline London is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.


11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When updated, the revised version will be posted on our website with a new “Effective Date.”


12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:

Bassline London
Email: info@basslinelondon.com
United Kingdom