Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 May 2026 · Effective: 23 May 2026
This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies Radio Nations uses, why, and how you control them. We try to use as few as possible and never sell what we collect.
What’s a cookie?
A cookie is a tiny text file your browser stores when you visit a site. Sites read those files on subsequent visits to remember things like “this user accepted cookies” or “this user is logged in”. We also use localStorage for things like favorites — that lives in your browser and is never sent to our servers.
First-party cookies (set by Radio Nations)
| Name | Purpose | Lifetime | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
lr_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie preferences so we don’t ask every page load | 12 months | Necessary |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Identifies you when logged in | Session / 14 days | Necessary |
wp-settings-* | Stores admin display preferences (admins only) | 12 months | Functional |
rn_session | Operator dashboard session — only on agent.radionations.com (not visible to visitors) | 7 days | Necessary |
localStorage items (in your browser, not transmitted)
lr_favorites— stations you savedlr_volume— player volume settinglr_recent— recently played stations
Third-party cookies
Cloudflare (security and performance)
__cf_bm(30 minutes) — bot managementcf_clearance(30 days) — verifies you’re a human visitor and saves you from repeated challenges
These are classed as strictly necessary by Cloudflare and most regulators because the site can’t safely operate without bot protection. We disclose them here for transparency.
Google AdSense (only if you accept ad cookies)
Common cookies set when you opt in:
IDE(Google DoubleClick — ad serving and frequency capping)NID(Google account preferences)- Other AdSense / Google Marketing Platform cookies as documented at Google’s cookie list
If you don’t accept ad cookies, AdSense isn’t loaded at all and these cookies are not set.
Audio stream providers
When you press Play, your browser connects directly to the broadcasting station’s stream server. That server sees your IP address and may set its own cookies — Radio Nations doesn’t control those connections.
✅ What we don’t do
- No default analytics (Google Analytics, Plausible, etc.) — added only if you opt in
- No cross-site tracking pixels
- No browser fingerprinting
- No sale of cookie data
- No “dark patterns” — Reject is as easy as Accept on the consent banner
How to control cookies
On Radio Nations
A consent banner appears on your first visit. Choices:
- Accept all — everything is set, including ad cookies
- Reject all — only strictly-necessary cookies are set
- Customize — toggle ad cookies on/off individually
To change your mind later, scroll to the footer of any page and click Cookie preferences (also at /cookies/).
In your browser
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser:
Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
We respect the Do Not Track browser signal and the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal where supported. If either is set, we treat your visit as if you rejected ad cookies.
Regional compliance
🇪🇺 EU / EEA / 🇬🇧 UK (GDPR + ePrivacy)
Non-essential cookies are only set after you explicitly accept on the banner. Rejecting is as prominent as accepting, and either choice is sticky.
🇺🇸 California (CCPA / CPRA)
You have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We don’t sell data, but the GPC signal is honored as a valid opt-out signal.
🇧🇷 Brazil (LGPD)
Consent is collected and can be withdrawn at any time through the Cookie preferences link.
🇨🇭 Switzerland (FADP)
Same treatment as EU/EEA visitors.
Changes to this policy
We’ll update the “Last updated” date above and announce material changes on-site for at least 14 days.
✉️ Contact
[email protected] — 7-day response target.