Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
Our Privacy Commitment
At Fable FM, we believe your personal information belongs to you. We’re committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your data. Your trust is essential to us.
Welcome to Fable FM
Fable FM (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a brand of LinkedByte Corporation. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.fablefm.com/ and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. By using Fable FM, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in various ways to provide and improve our services. Here’s what we may collect:
Personal Information
Name, email address, username, and profile information you provide when creating an account.
Contact Information
Email address for account verification, notifications, and customer support communications.
Usage Data
Listening history, favorites, ratings, and preferences to personalize your experience.
Device Information
Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers.
Payment Information
Payment details processed securely through third-party payment processors for subscriptions.
Location Data
General location information based on IP address to provide region-appropriate content.
Social Login: If you sign in using Google, Facebook, or other social providers, we may receive basic profile information from those services according to your privacy settings with them.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes to provide, maintain, and improve our services:
Account Management
Create and manage your account, authenticate your identity
Personalization
Recommend content based on your preferences and history
Communications
Send updates, newsletters, and respond to inquiries
Analytics
Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
Security
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
Legal Compliance
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as hosting providers, payment processors, analytics services, and customer support tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.
We Never Sell Your Data: Fable FM does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on Fable FM. Here’s what you need to know:
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Do Not Track: Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. However, you can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your cookie preferences.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:
SSL Encryption
Secure Servers
Access Controls
Regular Audits
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our security practices.
Your Responsibility: Please keep your account credentials confidential and notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
Right to Object
Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
Right to Restrict
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@fablefm.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. You may also visit our Data Deletion Policy page for detailed instructions.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for backup and legal purposes
- Usage Data: Generally retained for up to 2 years for analytics and service improvement
- Communication Records: Retained for up to 3 years for customer support and legal compliance
- Payment Records: Retained as required by tax and financial regulations (typically 7 years)
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
Children’s Privacy
Fable FM is not intended for 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
COPPA Compliance: If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
For users between 13 and 18 years of age, we recommend parental guidance when using our services.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website
- Provide a summary of key changes when appropriate
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of Fable FM after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we’re here to help.