Disruptarian.com – Privacy Policy
Last updated: [INSERT DATE]
This Privacy Policy explains how Disruptarian (“Disruptarian,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with your use of Disruptarian.com, Disruptarian Radio, and related services, channels, and platforms (collectively, the “Service”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and our [Terms of Service]. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Who we are
Disruptarian is an independent media project created and curated by Ryan Richard “Dickie” Thompson (also known as DJ Disruptarian). The Service includes:
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Disruptarian.com (website and blog)
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Disruptarian Radio (24/7 streaming audio)
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Podcasts, videos, and related media
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Community spaces and chat channels (e.g., IRC, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp and similar)
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Social media accounts and profiles associated with Disruptarian
Certain technical, hosting, and development services (including web development, automation, and integrations) may be provided by Spun Web Technology or related entities.
2. Information we collect
We collect information in three main ways:
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Information you provide directly
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Information collected automatically when you use the Service
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Information from third-party services you choose to interact with
2.1 Information you provide directly
You may choose to provide information to us when you:
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Fill out a contact form or send us an email
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Submit music or other content
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Comment on posts or interact with embedded forms on the Site
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Participate in chats or communities associated with Disruptarian (e.g., IRC, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
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Subscribe to a mailing list or newsletter
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Make a donation or purchase merchandise (where available)
The information you provide may include:
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Name or alias / username
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Email address
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Social media handles
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Message content (including political, religious, or other sensitive opinions you voluntarily share)
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Music submissions or other media you upload or link to
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Technical details related to your query (e.g., browser info you choose to share)
If you submit music or other creative content, we may also collect associated metadata (e.g., artist name, track title, links, and other details you provide).
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type and operating system
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Referring URLs and pages visited
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Date and time of access
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Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)
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Streaming statistics (e.g., when you connect to Disruptarian Radio)
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“Now playing” views and interactions
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Chat logs and radio bot interactions (for example, messages sent to channels where the Disruptarian bot is present)
We may use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to collect this information and to remember your preferences.
2.3 Information from third-party services
We may receive information from or about you when you interact with:
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Streaming and media platforms (e.g., YouTube, YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast or music services)
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Radio and hosting infrastructure (e.g., SonicPanel / Sonic24 and similar)
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Social media and community platforms (e.g., Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, IRC networks, etc.)
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or others), if you donate or make a purchase
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Analytics and logging services (e.g., web analytics providers, CDN logs, error tracking)
These third parties may share limited information with us (for example, your username, profile link, or transaction metadata) according to their own privacy policies and your settings on those services.
We do not control how third-party platforms handle your information. Please review their privacy policies separately.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
3.1 Operate and improve the Service
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Provide and maintain the website, radio stream, podcasts, and other content
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Display “now playing” information and recent track histories
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Operate chatbots and automation that respond to user questions (e.g., current song, schedule, links, etc.)
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Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
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Monitor performance and usage trends
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Develop new features and content
3.2 Communicate with you
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Respond to your messages, requests, and feedback
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Communicate regarding music submissions, interviews, or collaborations
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Send you notifications, updates, or newsletters (if you opt in)
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Contact you for support, follow-up questions, or clarifications
3.3 Moderation, safety, and legal compliance
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Monitor and moderate comments, chats, and submissions for abuse, spam, or violations of our Terms of Service
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Detect and prevent security incidents, fraud, and misuse
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Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
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Comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or regulatory requirements
3.4 Personalization and analytics
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Understand how people discover and use the Service
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Measure the effectiveness of content, features, and outreach
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Tailor aspects of the Service to common user behavior (e.g., highlighting popular content)
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Maintain aggregate statistics (e.g., listener counts, geographic breakdowns)
We generally use aggregated or de-identified data for analytics where possible.
4. Legal bases for processing (if you are in the EEA/UK)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or a jurisdiction with similar requirements, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
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Contract – to provide you with the Service you request (e.g., responding to your messages or processing your submissions).
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Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve the Service, moderate content, and communicate with you about relevant matters.
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Consent – when required by law (e.g., for certain cookies, marketing emails, or optional data you choose to provide).
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Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
5. How we share information
We may share your information in the following ways:
5.1 Service providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate the Service, including:
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Web hosting providers and content delivery networks (CDNs)
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Email and newsletter providers
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Analytics and logging services
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Payment processors (for donations or purchases)
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Automation and integration tools used to manage chatbots and notifications
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Development and infrastructure partners (including Spun Web Technology)
These providers are only authorized to use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf, consistent with this Privacy Policy.
5.2 Social and community platforms
When you interact with Disruptarian on third-party platforms (e.g., Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, IRC, Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.), your messages, profile, and interactions are visible according to that platform’s visibility and privacy settings. Those platforms may also share limited information back to us (such as your username, profile, or message content) as part of the integration.
5.3 Public content
Content you post in public areas (such as comments on the Site, public chats, or public social media replies) may be visible to others and may be indexed or archived. Do not share sensitive personal information in public channels if you do not want it to be visible.
5.4 Legal and safety reasons
We may access, preserve, and disclose your information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to:
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Comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests
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Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
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Protect the rights, property, or safety of Disruptarian, our users, or the public
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Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
5.5 Business transfers
If Disruptarian or substantially all of its assets are acquired, merged, reorganized, or otherwise involved in a transaction, user information may be transferred as part of that arrangement, subject to this Privacy Policy.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. If applicable law treats certain sharing as a “sale,” we will comply with any related rights and disclosure requirements.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies, local storage, log files, and similar technologies to:
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Keep you logged in or remember preferences
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Understand how visitors use the Site
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Monitor traffic and performance
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Provide basic personalization
You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Service.
If we use third-party analytics (such as Google Analytics or similar tools), those providers may also set cookies or read existing ones to collect information for analytics and reporting. Consult their privacy policies for details on how they handle data and how to opt out.
7. Data retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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Provide and maintain the Service
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Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
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Comply with legal and accounting obligations
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Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Different categories of data may be kept for different periods:
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Server logs and security logs may be kept for a limited time, unless needed for investigation.
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Contact messages and submissions may be kept as long as needed to respond and maintain records.
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Chat logs and community interactions may be retained for moderation, community history, or operational purposes.
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Aggregated, de-identified analytics data may be kept for a longer period.
We may also anonymize or aggregate data so that it can no longer reasonably be linked to a specific individual, and we may retain that information indefinitely.
8. Your rights & choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Access – the right to request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
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Correction – the right to request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Deletion – the right to request that we delete certain data, subject to legal exceptions.
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Restriction – the right to request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
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Objection – the right to object to some processing, such as processing based on legitimate interests.
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Data portability – the right to receive certain data in a structured, commonly used format and have it transferred to another controller (where technically feasible).
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Withdraw consent – when processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time (this does not affect processing already carried out).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. Some requests may be limited by applicable law or necessary record-keeping.
8.1 Email and communication preferences
If you receive newsletters or other marketing emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in the email or by contacting us. We may still send you non-marketing messages (such as responses to your inquiries or important notices about the Service).
9. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your devices and account credentials.
If we become aware of a data breach that may affect your rights or freedoms, we will take appropriate steps, which may include notifying you and/or relevant authorities where required by law.
10. Children’s privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and 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 (or under the minimum age in your jurisdiction) without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information without consent should contact us using the information in the Contact Us section.
11. International transfers
Our servers and primary operations may be located in the United States or other countries. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in a country with different data protection laws than your own.
Where required by law, we will take appropriate steps to ensure an adequate level of protection for international transfers, such as using standard contractual clauses or other lawful mechanisms.
12. Third-party links and services
The Service may include links to or integrations with third-party websites, apps, or services that are not controlled by us (including but not limited to YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, podcast platforms, social networks, payment processors, and analytics providers).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Your use of those services is governed by their own terms and policies. We encourage you to review those policies before interacting with those services.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (for example, via a notice on the Site or by email, where required by law).
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must stop using the Service.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
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Website: https://disruptarian.com
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Primary contact: via the contact form or email address listed on the Site
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Subject line for privacy matters: “Privacy Request – Disruptarian”
If you are located in a jurisdiction that grants you the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority, you may also contact your local authority. We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly first.
