Cookies Policy
Last updated: July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how RetroRadio uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.retroradio.rocks.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, improve user experience, measure performance and, where applicable, support advertising or affiliate features.
Similar technologies may also be used, such as local storage, session storage, pixels, tags, scripts or device identifiers. In this policy, we use the word “cookies” to refer to cookies and similar technologies.
2. How RetroRadio uses cookies
RetroRadio uses cookies to operate the website, remember user choices, understand how visitors use the website, improve performance and, where applicable, support advertising, affiliate links or sponsored content.
We do not use cookies to alter, capture, sample, store, rebroadcast or inject advertising into third-party radio streams. Radio streams listed on RetroRadio are provided by third-party broadcasters or streaming providers.
3. Types of cookies we may use
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They may be used for security, page loading, form protection, cookie preference management and basic website functionality.
These cookies cannot usually be switched off through our cookie settings because the website may not work properly without them.
Preference cookies
Preference cookies help us remember choices you make on the website, such as favourite stations, recently played stations, display preferences, region, language or cookie settings.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use RetroRadio. For example, they may help us understand which pages are visited, which stations are popular, how users find the website, which devices are used and whether errors occur.
Analytics information is used to improve the website, fix problems and make RetroRadio easier to use.
Advertising and affiliate cookies
If RetroRadio displays adverts, sponsored links or affiliate links, cookies or similar technologies may be used to measure advert performance, prevent fraud, track referrals or personalise advertising, depending on the services used.
Any advertising displayed on RetroRadio is separate from the audio streams provided by third-party broadcasters. We do not insert adverts into the radio streams themselves.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on RetroRadio. These may include analytics providers, advertising networks, embedded content providers, security services, hosting providers or affiliate platforms.
Third-party radio broadcasters and stream providers may also collect technical information when you play a stream, such as your IP address, browser details, device information or listening activity. Their use of this information is controlled by their own privacy and cookie policies.
4. Cookies we may use
The table below provides examples of the types of cookies that may be used on RetroRadio.
| Cookie / Service | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cookie consent tool] | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie choices and consent preferences. | [e.g. 6 months / 12 months] |
| [Session cookie] | Strictly necessary | Helps the website operate securely and correctly during your visit. | Session |
| [Favourite stations / local storage] | Preference | Remembers favourite stations or recently played stations. | [e.g. Until deleted / 12 months] |
| [Analytics provider, e.g. Google Analytics / Plausible] | Analytics | Helps us understand website usage and improve performance. | [Provider duration] |
| [Advertising provider] | Advertising | Measures advertising performance or personalises adverts. | [Provider duration] |
| [Affiliate provider] | Affiliate | Tracks referrals from affiliate or sponsored links. | [Provider duration] |
5. Cookie consent
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. This may include analytics, advertising, affiliate or certain preference cookies.
You can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie settings tool, where available.
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where they are needed to provide the website or a service you have requested.
6. Managing cookies
You can manage cookies in the following ways:
- using our cookie banner or cookie settings tool, where available;
- changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies;
- using privacy settings on your device;
- using browser extensions or privacy tools.
If you block or delete cookies, some parts of RetroRadio may not work properly. For example, the website may not remember your preferences, favourite stations or cookie choices.
7. Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive a warning before cookies are placed.
The method for managing cookies depends on your browser and device. Please check your browser’s help section for more information.
8. Third-party radio streams
RetroRadio lists and plays radio streams provided by third-party broadcasters, station owners, streaming providers or other external services.
When you play a stream, your browser, device or media player may connect to a third-party stream server. That third party may collect technical information about your connection and may use its own cookies or similar technologies, depending on how the stream or player is delivered.
We do not control the cookies, tracking technologies or privacy practices of third-party broadcasters, stream hosts or external websites. We encourage you to review their own privacy and cookie policies.
9. Advertising and affiliate links
RetroRadio may display website advertising, sponsorship, affiliate links or promotional content.
Advertising and affiliate cookies, where used, are separate from the radio audio streams. We do not inject advertising, sponsorship messages or promotional content into third-party streams.
If you click an advert, affiliate link or sponsored link, the relevant third party may collect information about your interaction. Their use of cookies and personal information is governed by their own policies.
10. Local storage
RetroRadio may use local storage or similar browser storage to remember certain settings on your device. This may include favourite stations, recent stations, player preferences, display settings or cookie choices.
Local storage is stored on your device and can usually be cleared through your browser settings.
11. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we rely on, legal requirements or the way RetroRadio operates.
The latest version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how RetroRadio uses cookies, please contact us:RetroRadio
Email: contact@retroradio.rocks
Website: www.retroradio.rocks