IHateFriends

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how IHateFriends (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you access or use our website and radio-style platform. By using IHateFriends, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Username, email address, password (hashed), and support PIN.
  • User Content: Music uploads, song details, ratings, comments, and profile information.
  • Contact Messages: Information submitted through our Contact page, including name, email, message content, and support PIN for verification.

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date/time stamps, and general usage statistics.
  • Cookies: Used to maintain session login status and site functionality.
  • Security Tools: Google reCAPTCHA may collect behavioral and technical data to prevent abuse. Data is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Host and stream user-uploaded music
  • Enforce proper content ratings and community rules
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal content (including copyright violations)
  • Respond to support requests, ban appeals, and messages
  • Improve site functionality and user experience
  • Maintain site security

3. How We Store and Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to help protect your data, including:

  • Password hashing
  • Limited access to administrative tools
  • Secure database practices

However, no website or online service is completely secure. By using IHateFriends, you acknowledge that risks exist when transmitting information online.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only under the following circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Security and Abuse Prevention: To investigate violations of our Terms of Service, including copyright abuse, harassment, fraud, or threats to the platform.
  • Service Providers: Google reCAPTCHA for spam and abuse protection.

5. User-Uploaded Content

Any content you upload (music, descriptions, ratings) may be displayed publicly on the platform. Uploading copyrighted or unauthorized content may result in removal or account banning.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You may request the following at any time:

  • Correction of inaccurate account information
  • Deletion of your account and associated content
  • Information about how your data has been used

To make a request, please contact us using the Contact Page.

7. Retention of Information

We retain user information only for as long as needed to operate the platform, comply with laws, resolve disputes, enforce Terms of Service, or maintain system integrity.

8. Children’s Privacy

IHateFriends is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under this age. Users aged 13–17 may use the site only with permission from a parent or guardian.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

IHateFriends may contain links to third-party sites. These sites are not controlled by us, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always review the privacy policy of external services.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of IHateFriends after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact Page.