Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 27, 2025
1. Introduction
CGR Media ("we," "our," or "us") operates cgrmedia.ca and its related websites and services (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our websites or use our live online radio streaming services.
2. Our Services
CGR Media operates live internet radio stations that broadcast music 24/7, similar to traditional radio stations. When you visit our websites, you can listen to our live music streams in real-time. We use Live365 as our streaming platform provider to host and deliver our radio broadcasts.
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
CGR Media does not directly collect personal information from users of our streaming services. However, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us, including:
- Contact information (such as email address) when you send us inquiries
- Any other information you choose to provide through our contact forms or communications
3.2 Information Collected Automatically by Third Parties
While CGR Media does not directly collect user data through our Services, third-party services that we use may collect information automatically. These third parties include:
Live365
Our streaming services are hosted and delivered by Live365. When you listen to our radio streams, Live365 may collect certain technical information to deliver the audio stream to your device. This may include:
- IP address and general location information
- Device and browser information
- Stream listening data (such as duration and connection quality)
For more information about Live365's data practices, visit Live365's Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our websites. Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Device information (browser type, operating system, screen size)
- IP address and general geographic location
- Referral sources (how you found our website)
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our websites. Google AdSense may collect information through cookies and similar technologies to show personalized ads based on your browsing activity. This may include:
- Browsing history and interests
- Device and browser information
- IP address and location data
For more information and to opt out of personalized advertising, visit Google's Ads Settings.
4. How Information May Be Used
The third-party services mentioned above may use collected information for purposes including:
- Delivering streaming audio content to your device (Live365)
- Analyzing website usage and improving user experience (Google Analytics)
- Displaying relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
- Maintaining service quality and security
CGR Media uses any information you directly provide to us (such as through contact forms) only to respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our third-party service providers use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide their services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The types of cookies that may be used include:
- Functional cookies: Enable streaming functionality and basic website features
- Analytics cookies: Help understand how visitors use our websites (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services, including the ability to stream audio.
6. Information Sharing
CGR Media does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Third-party services like Live365, Google Analytics, and Google AdSense collect and process information as described in their respective privacy policies
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
7. Third-Party Services
Our Services rely on third-party platforms (Live365 for streaming, Google for analytics and advertising) that have their own privacy policies and data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services:
- Live365: https://live365.com/legal/privacy
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
8. Data Security
While CGR Media does not directly collect user data, we work with reputable third-party service providers who implement security measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data handled by third parties.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have several options to control how information may be collected:
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
- Google Ads: Opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ads Settings
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable Do Not Track signals in your browser
For questions about data collected by third-party services, please contact those services directly using their privacy policy contact information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. International Users
Our Services are operated from Canada. If you are accessing our Services from outside Canada, please be aware that information handled by our third-party service providers may be transferred to, stored, and processed in various countries including Canada and the United States.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
CGR Media
Email: [email protected]
Website: cgrmedia.ca