AI Radio South Africa

Last Updated: December 2025

At AI Radio South Africa, we respect and protect the privacy of our listeners, website visitors, competition entrants, and contributors.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, submit music, participate in competitions, or interact with our platform.

By using this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

AI Radio South Africa is an online radio platform that promotes AI-assisted music, creative artists, song competitions, and listener engagement.

Website: www.airadiosa.co.za
Contact Email: admin@airadiosa.co.za

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

This includes information submitted via:

  • Contact forms
  • Competition entry forms
  • Voting or submission forms
  • Newsletter or subscription sign-ups
  • User registration (where applicable)
  • Uploaded music, lyrics, or creative content

Examples of data collected:

  • Name and surname
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Artist / Creator Name
  • Song title or submission details
  • Links to social profiles (optional)
  • Competition-related information
  • Comments or communication messages

We DO NOT collect financial or payment information unless explicitly required for services and processed via secure third-party platforms.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, basic technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referral links
  • Cookies and analytics tracking data

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2.3 Cookies & Tracking Tools

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain website functionality
  • Improve navigation and accessibility
  • Understand visitor behavior and traffic patterns

You may disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some site features may not function correctly.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected and used for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Managing competition entries and voting systems
  • Displaying submitted music or artist details (where consent is given)
  • Communicating competition updates or results
  • Improving website design, content, and user experience
  • Responding to enquiries or support requests
  • Promoting winners or featured artists (only with permission)
  • Preventing fraud and abuse

We DO NOT sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only when necessary:

  • With service providers assisting in website hosting, analytics, or email delivery
  • When legally required by law enforcement or regulatory authorities
  • When consent is given to publicly display content (e.g., competition winners, song credits)

All partners are bound by confidentiality and data-protection agreements.

5. Music Submissions, Copyright, Licensing, and Intellectual Property Responsibility

By submitting music, audio files, lyrics, or related creative content to AI Radio SA, all contributors agree and confirm that:

  • They are the rightful owner or authorized creator of the submitted material, or they have received full written permission from the legal copyright holder to distribute, publish, or broadcast the content.
  • The submitted music is not registered under third-party ownership, protected under exclusive distribution agreements, licensed to a record label, publisher, or rights-management organization, unless formal permission has been granted for its use on this platform.
  • The content does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, royalty, licensing, or intellectual-property rights, whether local or international.

AI Radio SA does not accept responsibility for any music or audio that:

  • Is protected by copyright or licensing agreements.
  • Belongs to a distribution company, record label, or collecting agency.
  • Has been uploaded or submitted without proper legal authorization.
  • Contains copyrighted samples, backing tracks, or derivative material owned by another party.

All responsibility for submitted content remains solely with the person who uploads or distributes it to the station. By submitting music, the contributor agrees to indemnify and hold AI Radio SA harmless from any claims, financial losses, legal disputes, damages, penalties, or lawsuits arising from copyright or licensing violations.

AI Radio SA reserves the right to remove or reject any content at any time where ownership, licensing permission, or copyright status cannot be verified, or where infringement concerns are identified.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or alteration
  • Misuse or disclosure

Data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary for operational purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
  • Withdraw consent for email or communication
  • Object to processing activities
  • Request removal of published personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us via email.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for users under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from minors.

If a minor has submitted data, please notify us so we may delete it.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as:

  • Streaming platforms
  • Social media sites
  • Partner services
  • Music hosting platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of external websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Legal requirements
  • Website improvements
  • Operational changes

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Email: admin@airadiosa.co.za
Website: www.airadiosa.co.za