Effective Date: August 26, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Coastal Broadcasting Systems, Inc. / Regional Media Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use the 98.7 The Coast WCZT and 106.3 Coast Country mobile applications (collectively, the "Apps").

By downloading, accessing, or using our Apps, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Apps.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Apps, depending on how you interact with them:

• Usage Data & Listening Habits: We collect information regarding how you use the Apps. This includes the stations you listen to, the duration of your streaming sessions, the features you use, and the time of day you access the Apps.
• Device Information: We collect data about the mobile device you use to access the Apps. This may include your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers (such as Apple IDFA or Google Advertising ID), mobile network information, and IP address.
• Location Information: If you grant the Apps permission, we may collect precise geolocation data to provide localized content, accurate weather updates, and geographically relevant advertisements. You can disable this at any time through your device's settings.
• Information You Provide to Us: If you contact us for support, participate in a station contest, submit a song request, or interact with our "Contact Us" features, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing and Improving the Apps: To deliver continuous, high-quality audio streaming and optimize app performance.
• Personalization: To tailor content, local news, weather updates, and station features to your preferences and location.
• Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you, both within the App and across other platforms.
• Analytics: To understand user demographics and listening trends so we can improve our programming and app design.
• Communication: To respond to your comments, questions, or requests, and to notify you about App updates, contests, or promotional offers (if you have opted in).

3. Third-Party Services and Advertising

Our Apps may contain third-party software development kits (SDKs) and APIs used for analytics, advertising, and streaming infrastructure.

• Advertising Networks: We may partner with third-party ad networks to display advertisements. These networks may use tracking technologies (like your device's Advertising ID) to collect information about your interactions with ads and other apps to provide targeted advertising.
• Analytics Providers: We use tools (such as Google Analytics for Firebase) to track App usage and technical errors.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their collection and use of data. We do not control these third-party tracking technologies.

4. Your Choices and Controls

You have multiple ways to control your data:

• Location Services: You can enable or disable location tracking at any time by adjusting the permissions in your mobile device's settings (iOS or Android). If you turn off location services, some localized features may not function correctly.
• Opting Out of Targeted Advertising:
  - iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  - Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization" or "Delete advertising ID."
• Push Notifications: If you previously opted into push notifications (for breaking news or contest alerts), you can turn them off in your device settings.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, and unauthorized disclosure or access. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Apps are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it immediately.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 "Effective Date" at the top. Depending on the nature of the changes, we may also provide a prominent notice within the Apps.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Coastal Broadcasting Systems, Inc. / Regional Media Inc.
1021 Route 47 S
Rio Grande, NJ 08242
Phone: 609-522-1987 (Main Office) or 609-522-0987 (Studio)
Website: www.987thecoast.com