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Privacy Policy for Marylandradio.com

Last Updated: July 20, 2025
Welcome to Marylandradio.com, the online home of Maryland Radio. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, Marylandradio.com (the “Site”), contact us via email or phone, or interact with us in other ways. By using our Site or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Maryland Radio is a Product of Juice Box Jams 501(c)(3). 
 
1. Information We CollectWe may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
  • Contact Information: When you email us, call us, or submit information through forms on our Site (e.g., contest entries, feedback, or requests), we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
  • On-Air Submissions: If you contact us via email, phone, or other means to share comments, stories, or dedications, we may use this information, including your name and voice (for phone calls), during our radio broadcasts unless you explicitly request otherwise.
  • User-Provided Content: Any messages, audio, or other content you submit for potential on-air use (e.g., song requests or shout-outs) may be collected and stored.
b. Non-Personal Information
  • Website Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, using cookies or similar technologies.
  • Analytics: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect aggregated data about Site usage to improve our services.
2. How We Use Your InformationWe may use your information for the following purposes:
  • To Operate the Site and Services: To respond to your inquiries, process contest entries, or fulfill requests.
  • On-Air Use: If you contact us via email or phone, we may use your name, voice, or submitted content (e.g., comments, stories, or dedications) on our radio broadcasts or related media (e.g., social media or podcasts), unless you explicitly request that we do not use your information on air.
  • Marketing and Promotions: To send you newsletters, promotional offers, or event updates, if you opt in to receive such communications.
  • Analytics and Improvements: To analyze Site usage and improve our content, services, and user experience.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3. Disclosure of Your InformationWe may share your information in the following circumstances:
  • On-Air Broadcasts: As noted, we may broadcast your name, voice, or submitted content on our radio programs or related media unless you instruct us not to do so at the time of submission.
  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who provide services such as website hosting, analytics, or email marketing, subject to confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
  • Business Transfers: If Maryland Radio is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Your Choices
  • On-Air Use: When contacting us via email or phone, you may request that your information or submission not be used on air. Please clearly state this preference at the time of contact.
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. Data SecurityWe implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.6. Maryland-Specific Privacy RightsUnder the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), Maryland residents have certain rights regarding their personal information, including:
  • Right to Know: You may request information about the personal data we collect, use, or disclose.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale or targeted advertising use of your personal information (note: we do not currently sell personal information).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.
 
7. Children’s PrivacyOur Site and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete it.
 
8. Third-Party LinksOur Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
 
9. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.10. Contact UsIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

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Email: contact@marylandradio.com
Phone: 1-800-255-2071