About ĢƵ Sounds and our policies http://bbc-sounds.local/ en Personalisation in ĢƵ Sounds http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/personalisation <span>Personalisation in ĢƵ Sounds</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>When you're signed in to your ĢƵ account, the whole ĢƵ website becomes more personalised to you. It means we can:</p> <ul> <li>Send you personalised programme recommendations based on what you’ve listened to</li> <li>Remember how far through a programme you are, so you can pick up where you left off</li> </ul> <p>With personalisation, you can also subscribe to your favourite programmes&nbsp;or bookmark episodes&nbsp;via <a href="/sounds/help/questions/getting-started-with-bbc-sounds/my-sounds">My Sounds</a>.</p> <h3>How do I turn off personalisation?</h3> <p>You can turn off personalisation in your ĢƵ account settings. For more information on how to do this, visit the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/" title="Using the ĢƵ: About your personalisation settings"><strong>Using the ĢƵ website</strong></a>.</p> <p>Bear in mind, it may take a little while for any changes you make to come into effect. But you can speed things up by signing out of your ĢƵ account and signing back in again.</p> <h3><br> Under 13 years of age?</h3> <p>If you’re under 13, personalisation will be turned off by default. To turn it on, you’ll need to link your ĢƵ account with a parent or guardian's account and get their permission. The same goes if you want to turn it back off again. Visit the <strong><a href="/usingthebbc/account/help-with-child-accounts/">Using the ĢƵ website</a></strong> for help with child accounts.</p> <h3><br> What happens if I turn off personalisation?</h3> <p>You won’t get personalised recommendations any more.</p> <p>Turning off personalisation will also affect various other parts of the ĢƵ. You can <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/" title="Using the ĢƵ: About your personalisation settings"><strong>find out more about personalisation across the ĢƵ here</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:42:28+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:42:28 +0000 Anonymous 4660 at http://bbc-sounds.local Terms of use of ĢƵ online services http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/terms-online-use <span>Terms of use of ĢƵ online services</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>The information detailed on the following page tells you how you may use ĢƵ online services to access, view and/or listen to content that the ĢƵ makes available to you through these services:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/terms/" title="Using the ĢƵ: Terms of Use"><strong>Using the ĢƵ: Terms of Use</strong></a></p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:43:36+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000 Anonymous 4752 at http://bbc-sounds.local Do I need a TV licence to listen to ĢƵ radio online? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/radio-tv-licence <span>Do I need a TV licence to listen to ĢƵ radio online?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>You don't need a TV licence to&nbsp;use ĢƵ Sounds. The law applies to watching and downloading TV programmes, including <a href="/iplayer/help/questions/about-bbc-iplayer-and-our-policies/tv-licence">via ĢƵ iPlayer</a>.</p> <p>For more details visit the <a href="http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/bbc-iplayer-and-the-tv-licence" title="TV Licensing"><strong>TV Licensing website</strong></a>.</p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:44:09+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:44:09 +0000 Anonymous 4762 at http://bbc-sounds.local ĢƵ Sounds app privacy notice http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-app-privacy-notice <span>ĢƵ Sounds app privacy notice</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Your trust is very important to us. This means the ĢƵ is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. It is important that you read this notice so that you are aware of how and why we are using such information. This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal data about you during and after your relationship with us, in accordance with data protection law. &nbsp;</p> <h3>What will the ĢƵ collect and how we will use it?</h3> <p>You will need to sign in to your ĢƵ account to use the ĢƵ Sounds app. We may use your <a href="/usingthebbc/account/why-do-i-have-to-provide-personal-info-when-i-register/"><strong>account information</strong></a> to send important messages to you about the ĢƵ Sounds app<span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;ĢƵ Reith Sans&quot;,sans-serif">, <span style="color:black">such as when we update the Sounds Privacy Notice. </span>When you use the ĢƵ Sounds app, we will collect and process personal data about you to provide you with a personalised ĢƵ Sounds experience and to improve ĢƵ Sounds service.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Subscribed and Bookmarks</strong><br> <br> When you add subscriptions and bookmarks to content on My Sounds, the action is stored by the ĢƵ to allow you to access these lists across devices&nbsp;(e.g. via the <a href="bbc.co.uk/sounds"><strong>bbc.co.uk/sounds</strong></a> website).<br> <br> You can remove these entries via the My Sounds section in the app or via <a href="bbc.co.uk/sounds/my"><strong>bbc.co.uk/sounds/my</strong></a>.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Analytics</strong></li> </ul> <p>The ĢƵ uses cookies and similar technologies to understand how audiences interact with our services, content (such as podcasts and radio) and marketing messages. The categories of personal data processed by our data processors include the following:</p> <ul> <li>IP address to determine which UK city/region you are in, or which country/continent you are in if outside of the UK&nbsp;</li> <li>Activity data, such as time when you first used this app and programmes you listened to and interacted with</li> <li>Your device information, such as device type and OS version</li> </ul> <p>For Android devices, the following personal data is also processed:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Which sites referred you to download and use this app&nbsp;</li> <li>Personal data such as unique identifier, ĢƵ Account data, type of campaign seen, social media channel used will be collected. We will aggregate it for reporting purposes</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:&quot;ĢƵ Reith Sans&quot;,sans-serif">You can “opt out” from our data processor’s tracking by filling the “Forget My Device” form in this link </span></span></span>: <a href="https://www.appsflyer.com/optout"><strong>https://www.appsflyer.com/optout</strong></a>&nbsp;</p> <p>For Apple devices, we receive aggregated attribution reports from Apple, which are not linked to you or your device. These reports contain no personal data. You can read the <strong><a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/legal/privacy/en-ww/">Apple Privacy Policy</a>&nbsp;</strong>if you want to know more about how Apple uses your personal data including your device information used to prepare the aggregate reports.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Playback position, completion and recommendations</strong> <p>When you select programmes to play in the ĢƵ Sounds app, we store your history and your progression through the programme. This allows you to pick up where you left off on a different platform.</p> <p>We also use this information to recommend programmes to you in the ‘Recommendations’ module found on the Listen page in the ĢƵ Sounds app.</p> </li> <li><strong>Push notification</strong><br> <br> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;ĢƵ Reith Sans&quot;,sans-serif">If you choose to receive push notifications and in-app messages, the ĢƵ will use selected data processors to process the personal data listed below on our behalf: </span></span></span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Device ID assigned to your device</li> <li>The name that you gave us when you registered your ĢƵ account</li> <li>Activity data, such as programmes you listened to and interacted with</li> <li>ĢƵ user ID associated with your ĢƵ account&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Push notifications and in-app messages include series availability, future releases, reminders and related content that may be of interest to you. You can stop receiving push notifications and in-app messages at any time by switching the app or ĢƵ account setting to “off.”</p> <h3>Who is the Data Controller?</h3> <p>The ĢƵ is the “data controller” of the personal data about you. This means that the ĢƵ decides what your personal data is used for, and the ways in which it is processed. For the avoidance of doubt, your personal data will be collected and processed solely for the purposes set out in this privacy notice. As the data controller, the ĢƵ has the responsibility to comply, and to demonstrate compliance with, data protection law.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Lawful basis for processing your personal information</strong> <p>When you use the ĢƵ Sounds app we have a legitimate interest to process the personal data about you to authenticate your ĢƵ Account, provide you with ĢƵ content, access to the ĢƵ Sounds app, provide you with a personalised experience and improve your ĢƵ Sounds experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>We can also provide you with personalised emails, such as personalised newsletters, and to do so, we first require your consent. You can sign up to receiving personalised emails and newsletters by turning on the “Discover more with the ĢƵ” toggle in your account email preferences.</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Retaining your information</h3> <p>When you use the ĢƵ Sounds app we have a <strong>legitimate interest</strong> to process the personal data about you to authenticate your ĢƵ Account, provide you with ĢƵ content, access to the ĢƵ Sounds app, provide you with a personalised experience and improve your ĢƵ Sounds experience.&nbsp;</p> <p>We can also provide you with personalised emails, such as personalised newsletters, and to do so, we first require your consent. You can sign up to receiving personalised emails and newsletters by turning on the “Discover more with the ĢƵ” toggle in your account email preferences.</p> <h3>Sharing your information</h3> <p>When we transfer some limited personal information outside of the EEA, we make sure that our contracts include safeguards for the transfer of your personal information outside the EEA. The selected data processors listed in this privacy notice have entered an appropriate contract, which ensures they only use your personal data on behalf of the ĢƵ and not independently of the ĢƵ.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Your rights and more information</h3> <p>You have<strong> <a href="http://www.bbc.com/usingthebbc/privacy/what-are-my-rights/">rights</a> </strong>under data protection law. &nbsp; &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> You can <strong><a href="/usingthebbc/privacy/what-info-do-you-have-about-me/">request a copy</a></strong> of the personal data ĢƵ stores about you. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br> You have the right to ask for the personal data we collect about you to be <strong><a href="/usingthebbc/account/how-to-delete-your-account/">deleted</a></strong> however there are limitations and exceptions to this right which may entitle the ĢƵ to refuse your request. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>In certain circumstances, you have the right to <strong>restrict</strong> the processing of your personal data or to <strong>object</strong> to the processing of your personal data. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> You have the right to ask that we <strong>transfer</strong> the personal data to you or to another organisation, in certain circumstances. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>You can contact <strong><a href="mailto:dataprotection.officer@bbc.co.uk">Data Protection Officer</a></strong> if you have questions or you wish to find out more details about your rights, please visit the ĢƵ’s Privacy and Cookies Policy at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy"><strong>www.bbc.co.uk/privacy</strong></a>.&nbsp;Please note that the description of the personal data collected and how it is used set out in this notice applies to the exclusion of anything to the contrary set out in the ĢƵ’s Privacy and Cookies Policy. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have a concern about the way the ĢƵ has handled your personal data, you can raise your concern with the supervisory authority in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):&nbsp;<a href="https://ico.org.uk/"><strong>https://ico.org.uk/</strong></a>.</p> <h3>Updating this privacy notice</h3> <p>We will revise the privacy notice if there are significant changes to how we use your personal data. The date of the most recent revisions will appear on this page. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:45:00+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:45:00 +0000 Anonymous 4825 at http://bbc-sounds.local What does HLS and MPEG-DASH mean? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/hls-hds-mpeg <span>What does HLS and MPEG-DASH mean?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>These are 'chunked HTTP' streaming protocols. They work by breaking the content into small (a few seconds) chunks that can be delivered as separate files rather than a constant stream of content. The advantage of this method is that it&nbsp;makes use of the 'bursty' nature of the internet and does not rely on a constant bandwidth being available.<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>HLS stands for HTTP Live Streaming</strong> and was developed by Apple to serve its iOS and Mac OS devices. It is also widely available for other devices, notably Android. Apple made the specification public by publishing it as a draft IEEE RFC. HLS usually makes use of MPEG -2 transport stream technology which carries a separate licensing cost which deters some manufacturers from implementing it in their devices. It is a simple protocol that is quite easy to implement.<br> &nbsp;</li> <li><strong>MPEG-DASH stands for Motion Pictures Expert Group Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP</strong>. This is a new completely open source protocol that is just starting to be adopted by content producers and client implementations. It has the simplicity of HLS whilst being free of additional licencing other than that required by the codecs.</li> </ul> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:45:45+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:45:45 +0000 Anonymous 4891 at http://bbc-sounds.local What are the codecs, bitrates and protocols used for ĢƵ radio online? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/codecs-bitrates <span>What are the codecs, bitrates and protocols used for ĢƵ radio online?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Since 2015, all of ĢƵ radio's online content has been produced by the Audio Factory platform that provides the same quality and device support for all of our stations.</p><p>Audio Factory is the ĢƵ’s internal name for its audio streaming infrastructure. It is not related to the radio production company of the same name or with the website <a href="http://www.audiofactory.co.uk"><strong>www.audiofactory.co.uk</strong></a>.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Audio Factory encodes ĢƵ radio content using the following codecs and bitrates:</strong></p><table class="table tableizer-table"><thead><tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>Profile</th><th>Codec</th><th>Bitrate</th><th>Channels</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>AAC-LC</td><td>320kbs</td><td>Stereo</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AAC-LC</td><td>128kbs</td><td>Stereo</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>HE-AACv1</td><td>96kbs</td><td>Stereo</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>HE-AACv1</td><td>48kbs</td><td>Stereo</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Not all of these bitrates are necessarily supported by all devices at all times. For example, a mobile phone may only be offered the lower bitrate streams when on mobile data to ensure the connection is more reliable and a better listening experience is achieved. Also, some devices may only be able to cope with a single bitrate and so may not offer the other options, e.g. some internet radios.</p><p>Audio Factory does not support the WMA (Windows Media Audio) encoding or delivery protocol.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Audio Factory packages and delivers ĢƵ radio using the following protocols:</strong></p><table class="table tableizer-table"><thead><tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>Protocol</th><th>Profiles</th><th>Target devices</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>HLS</td><td>1, 2, 3 &amp; 4</td><td>Smartphones, tablets and IP radios and streamers</td></tr><tr><td>MPEG-DASH</td><td>1, 2, 3 &amp; 4</td><td>Format to replace HDS and some HLS uses</td></tr></tbody></table><p>We no longer provide ICY (Shoutcast) streams of the ĢƵ’s domestic services. Newer internet radio devices should be able to make use of the HLS and/or MPEG-DASH protocols using the higher quality AAC+ codec.</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:47:06+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000 Anonymous 4967 at http://bbc-sounds.local ĢƵ Sounds accessibility information http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/accessibility-info <span>ĢƵ Sounds accessibility information</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>We’re committed to making our broadcasts and online services as accessible as possible, including our media player&nbsp;which is used for playing audio and video content across www.bbc.co.uk. It has been built following the principles of inclusive design so everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy ĢƵ on-demand and live content across desktop, tablet and mobile.&nbsp;The media player is constantly evolving and so is its accessibility.</p><p>This page outlines how people can use the player and its accessibility features.</p><h3>Keyboard</h3><p>The media player is fully keyboard accessible allowing users to tab around the player controls both in the page and in full screen. Use Enter to activate buttons or space bar when playing media in full screen. Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the volume as well as forward and rewind the timeline. Buttons have clear highlighted states to support navigation regardless of whether you are using a mouse, keyboard or other means of input.</p><h3>Screen readers</h3><p>We have built in accessibility from the outset and will continue to make the media player progressively more accessible to screen reader users as it evolves. The accessibility of the player may, however, be affected due to changes in versions of the media player, the browser or the screen reader. While some of these issues are within our control others may be down to 3rd party partners, including media player or browser vendors or the screen reader. We research, user test and carry out technical testing regularly in order to ensure accessibility continues to be maintained and that we are giving users what they want.</p><h3>Screen reader support</h3><p>The media player is optimised to work with the following screen readers and browser combinations:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e276c5409d3c4339e7a2244d28d103b82">The latest two versions of NVDA on Windows with Microsoft Edge and Firefox. We also test on JAWS.&nbsp;</li><li data-list-item-id="e70fc3a189450561f68a9ba975a05bba0">Android Talkback&nbsp;</li><li data-list-item-id="e2c8995f784f4d5e98559dd3f2536886b">iOS 12.5.5 or above using VoiceOver&nbsp;</li><li data-list-item-id="e204e83f145c752dc3b915126a4051067">The latest two versions of Mac OS X VoiceOver with Chrome, Firefox and Safari</li></ul><p>Other screen readers may work, but we don’t test against them and so are unable to offer support.</p><h3>How to access the media player</h3><p>If you are using Jaws and it works for you, you’ll need to disable Virtual Cursor mode. NVDA users should enable focus mode. You can find a full list of keyboard commands on the following page: <a href="/sounds/help/keyboard-shortcuts">ĢƵ media player keyboard shortcuts</a></p><p>You can access transcripts for<em> In Touch</em> on ĢƵ Radio 4 by visiting the <a href="/programmes/b006qxww/episodes/player">specific episode page on the website</a>. Transcripts are also available for most <em>Reith Lectures</em><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="/programmes/b00729d9/episodes/player">individual episode pages on the website</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Some browsers and devices may offer live captions when listening to a live or on demand programme. Information on this can be found within the accessibility options of that browser or device.&nbsp;</p><hr><p>Please read the following page for advice on what you need to do to keep enjoying our content if you are dependent on Flash for accessibility features: <a href="/iplayer/help/questions/computer-issues/flash"><strong>Why am I seeing an error message when I try to play ĢƵ audio and video?</strong></a></p><hr><h3><strong>How does the ĢƵ ensure Sounds is accessible to all?</strong></h3><h3>Mobile app</h3><p>Our aim is that the Sounds app is accessible and fully functional to those with accessibility needs. Before we begin any work, the accessibility requirements or impact on current accessibility is discussed. Specific tests are then run using accessibility features (e.g. screen reader and increased text sizes) as part of our quality assurance process to ensure we adhere to our <a href="/accessibility/forproducts/guides/mobile">Mobile Accessibility Guidelines</a>. If issues are identified our practice is to resolve them before progressing any further with the work. If there is any reason why this is not possible we follow the same triage practice as with any other issue to ensure no critical issues are introduced into live.&nbsp;</p><p>It is worth noting that there are instances where we are dependent on others systems to resolve the issue (for example it may be a constraint of the OS) in which case we escalate as best we can to the parties involved.</p><p>We also perform full accessibility reviews at regular intervals, ideally monthly or when major UI changes have been implemented. Any defects in live are recorded, reviewed and fixed on a regular basis to try to ensure that there are no significant usability issues.</p><h3>Smart Speakers - Alexa</h3><p>Smart speakers and voice assistants are seen as beneficial for users with visual, motor and cognitive accessibility needs, and we strive to make ĢƵ Sounds experiences on smart speakers as easy-to-navigate as possible.</p><p>For major feature releases we conduct equality impact assessments, to ensure that we are considering all user groups, and making efforts to cater for any accessibility needs which are identified. We triage, and prioritise the resolution of, any accessibility concerns or issues raised by audience members using ĢƵ Sounds on smart speakers.</p><p>It is worth noting that ĢƵ Sounds experiences on smart speakers rely on 3rd party hardware and technology providers - where we cannot resolve issues raised to us, we will always escalate to our partners, and work with them to resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>Finally, we continue to assess, review and improve our strategy for ensuring ĢƵ Sounds products on smart speakers are built with all audience members in mind, and that accessibility needs are properly considered.</p><h3>TV app</h3><p>ĢƵ Sounds TV Screen Readers.</p><p>The Sounds TV application has also been built with accessibility in mind from the start, with screen reader support for both Standard Navigation and Review mode where devices support it.</p><p>The experience we are able to provide will vary depending on the TV device being used, the web browser on the device and the maturity of the screen reader which has been implemented by the TV manufacturer.</p><p>The provision of screen readers on TV devices is a developing space, and whilst there have been significant improvements recently, screen readers are often implemented inconsistently or sometimes not at all. Even some newer TV devices do not always fully adhere to the relevant standards which can produce varying results. We are however committed to working with our partners to help improve the experience as much as possible.</p><p>The Sounds TV application is designed to work with devices that support the HTML 5 and Aria specifications.</p><h3>Known issues</h3><ul><li data-list-item-id="e441060112527e5a626327434ff7ba431">The sign in screens are not fully screen reader capable. These screens are being worked on to improve the compatibility with TV screen readers.</li><li data-list-item-id="e2af345bf5b72d5dd6e2fc8bb5fcb8bee">Using Talkback on a Google TV device can cause the app to become unusable</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:50:03+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:50:03 +0000 Anonymous 5152 at http://bbc-sounds.local What permissions are needed for the ĢƵ Sounds app on Amazon Fire and Android? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-permissions <span>What permissions are needed for the ĢƵ Sounds app on Amazon Fire and Android?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>You can find out which permissions are needed for the ĢƵ Sounds app on Amazon Fire and Android in their respective app stores:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/ĢƵ-MEDIA-APPLICATIONS-TECHNOLOGIES-LIMITED/dp/B07DVJ8NHH" title="ĢƵ Sounds | Amazon App Store"><strong>ĢƵ Sounds app in the Amazon App Store</strong></a></li> <li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbc.sounds&amp;hl=en_GB" title="ĢƵ Sounds | Google Play Store"><strong>ĢƵ Sounds app in the Google Play Store</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-03T14:50:44+01:00" title="Thursday 03 October 2019">03 October 2019</time> </span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:50:44 +0000 Anonymous 5210 at http://bbc-sounds.local ĢƵ Sounds app for connected TV privacy notice http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-tv-privacy-notice <span>ĢƵ Sounds app for connected TV privacy notice</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p><span><span>Your trust is very important to us. This means the ĢƵ is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy notice describes how we collect and use personal information about you when you use ĢƵ Sounds app for connected TV. You can find more about <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/"><strong>your information and privacy</strong></a> on the ĢƵ website.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We require users to sign in with a ĢƵ account to use our Sounds app. For more information, check the following page:&nbsp;<a href="/usingthebbc/why-we-are-asking-you-to-sign-in"><strong>Why we’re asking you to sign in.</strong></a></span></span></p> <p><span><span>The ĢƵ uses technologies similar to website cookies to measure audiences for our services on connected TVs. Information about how you use ĢƵ Sounds app will be stored on your TV and securely on ĢƵ servers.</span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>Your bookmarked programmes</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>When you bookmark something on any of the other Sounds platforms, this information will be stored on the ĢƵ servers to allow you to access your list from multiple devices including the TV platform (e.g. via the ĢƵ Sounds&nbsp;website.)</span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>Playback position, completion and Recommendations</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>When you play something in ĢƵ Sounds we store your history and your progression through programmes on ĢƵ Servers. This allows you to pick up where you left off on different platforms.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We also use this information to recommend to you programmes in the Recommendations module found on the Listen page in the ĢƵ Sounds app.</span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>Analytics</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>The app uses technologies similar to performance cookies for internal purposes to help us give you a better experience in line with the ĢƵ's Privacy and Cookies Policy: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/privacy/"><strong>www.bbc.co.uk/privacy</strong></a>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>You can switch this off using the Share Statistics toggle on the ĢƵ Sounds Mobile app or Web App&nbsp;Settings screen (select the cog icon within My Sounds). This setting is not currently available on the TV app.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We also collect the TV Brand and Model you use so we know which are our high reach devices.</span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>Other information stored on your device</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>To give you the best ĢƵ Sounds app experience, this information may be stored on your device:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Your signed in credentials (local certificates which are required as part of the sign in process);</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Resume positions for programmes you’re currently listening to (on the same device);</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Whether you’ve confirmed that you’re aged 16 years or over;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Whether you’ve dismissed in-app messages like suggested app upgrade messages, warnings about network provider charges or TV Licence messages;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Cookie values to remember whether you are signed in;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A cookie value for promotions so that you only see them once.</span></span></li> </ul> <h3><br> <span><span>What happens if you delete the app?</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>By uninstalling the app, all ĢƵ Sounds app data stored on your device will be removed.</span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>How long do we hold your data?</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>In order to determine the period for which we will retain your information, we consider the factors listed here: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy/how-long-will-the-bbc-keep-my-information"><strong>How long will you keep my information?</strong></a></span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>Sharing of information</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>We share information about you with secure third party companies that support our recommendation service and marketing communications.</span></span></p> <h3><br> <span><span>Managing your ĢƵ account</span></span></h3> <p><span><span>You can manage or delete your ĢƵ account at any time. Find out more about <a href="/usingthebbc/account/"><strong>managing your account</strong></a>. We will help you make informed <a href="/usingthebbc/privacy/what-are-you-doing-with-my-data/"><strong>decisions about your information</strong></a>, so everyone can get the best out of digital technologies and the ĢƵ. Find out what we're doing with your information and <a href="/usingthebbc/cookies/"><strong>more about cookies</strong></a>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>The ĢƵ is the ‘data controller’ of the information we collect about you. This means that the ĢƵ decides what information is used for, and the ways in which it is processed.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We carry out this processing on the basis of the ĢƵ’s legitimate interests in providing a personalised service for audience members. If you don’t want a personalised service, you can turn off <a href="/usingthebbc/account/about-your-personalisation-settings/"><strong>turn off personalisation for your account</strong></a>. We’ll still collect data about your use of ĢƵ Sounds app on connected TV, but the data will only be used for analysis to support the ĢƵ’s decisions, and won’t be linked to your ĢƵ account. Children under 13 need permission from their parent or guardian to turn on personalisation for their account. Find out more about <a href="/usingthebbc/account/help-with-child-accounts/"><strong>child accounts</strong></a>.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><a href="/usingthebbc/privacy/what-are-you-doing-with-my-data/"><strong>Other purposes for which data is processed</strong></a> include helping us understand audience interests and preferences so we can make sure we’re making something for everyone. We also share some information with TV Licensing, to keep their database up to date.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>For children under 13, we process their data on the basis of consent given by the child’s parent or guardian.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>You can remove data stored on the TV itself by removing your ĢƵ account from the TV. If you delete your ĢƵ account, then your personal information will immediately be deleted from ĢƵ servers and the remaining information made anonymous. We might then use it to help us improve our services.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>If you have any questions about how the ĢƵ handles your personal information, or you wish to find out about your rights, please visit the ĢƵ’s <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy-policy/"><strong>Privacy and Cookies Policy</strong></a>. You will also be able to find out more information about how the ĢƵ processes your information and how you can contact the ĢƵ’s Data Protection Officer.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span><span>If you raise a concern with the ĢƵ about the way it has handled your personal information, you are entitled to lodge a concern with a supervisory authority. In the UK, the supervisory authority is the <a href="https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/"><strong>Information Commissioner’s Office</strong> <strong>(ICO).</strong></a></span></span></p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-04-16T11:25:02+01:00" title="Thursday 16 April 2020">16 April 2020</time> </span> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:25:02 +0000 Anonymous 6657 at http://bbc-sounds.local ĢƵ Alexa skills privacy notice http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/about-bbc-sounds-and-our-policies/sounds-alexa-privacy-notice <span>ĢƵ Alexa skills privacy notice</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Your trust is very important to us. This means the ĢƵ is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data.&nbsp;</p> <p>It is important that you read this notice so that you are aware of how and why we are using such information. This privacy notice describes how the ĢƵ (“we”, “us”) collects and uses personal data about you when you use ĢƵ Skills on Amazon Alexa, for example, the ĢƵ’s collection of data about what you’ve played, and how many times you used our Alexa Skills each week. You should also read about <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html/?nodeId=GA7E98TJFEJLYSFR&amp;tag=googhydr-21&amp;hvadid=341652183041&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvexid=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=4297609907935513334&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvdev=c&amp;ref=pd_sl_1quzwyv2zt_e">how Alexa works and how Alexa uses your personal data independently of the ĢƵ.</a></p> <p>We collect some personal data about our users, like you. It's our job to tell you how we collect your personal data, how we record it, and how we use it. In this notice, you will see different names or terms used that you may not be familiar with, such as:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Data controller</strong>: This person (or group of people, like us) is in charge of the personal information we collect about you.</li> <li><strong>Data processor</strong>: This person processes your personal information for the data controller.</li> <li><strong>Personal data</strong>: This means any information that can be used to identify someone, such as a name, email address, date of birth, or how a person uses ĢƵ Skills (such as which music, stories you listen to).</li> </ul> <h3>Why do we collect and use your personal data?</h3> <p>We will only collect your personal data when we need it to help us do our job and allow you to use ĢƵ Skills.&nbsp;</p> <p>When we've collected it, here's how we use your personal data:</p> <ul> <li>For analytics, such as to understand how many people have used ĢƵ Skills (if this service is a good use of the license fee); to help us improve ĢƵ Skills experience.</li> <li>Your listening history may be attributed to your ĢƵ account profile which enables us to personalise your experience of the services provided by the ĢƵ.</li> </ul> <h3>What personal data do we collect?</h3> <p>If you are signed into a ĢƵ account, the categories of personal data that we collect, store and use when you interact with the ĢƵ Skill include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Device identifiers – When you use ĢƵ Skills, Amazon passes us a unique code that identifies your device. This identifier is further disguised by the ĢƵ when we use it for analytics purposes. This makes sure that any data the ĢƵ handle is kept as safe as possible.</li> <li>Session information - When you use ĢƵ Skills, we temporarily store information about the content you are listening to allow you to resume the content later. This data is stored for two weeks.</li> <li>User activity – This refers to your interactive experiences, such as the music, radio podcast and news stories you listen to, when you pause or resume something, or when you skip, or ask for more details on a news story. When you use ĢƵ Skills, we temporarily store the fact that you have used the skill to enable us to control which promotions or help messages that you hear. This data is stored for one year.</li> </ul> <p>If you use ĢƵ Skills without signing into a ĢƵ account, the categories of personal data that we collect, store and use when you interact with the ĢƵ Skills remains the same, except they will not be associated with the ĢƵ account profile.</p> <h3>Who looks after your personal data?</h3> <p>We (the ĢƵ) are the data controllers of the personal data we collect from you – that means we are responsible for how and why your personal data are collected and used when you use ĢƵ Skills.</p> <p>We've got a good reason for using your personal data (the law calls it the ‘lawful basis for processing'), because that needs to happen for you to get the benefits from using ĢƵ Skills, and we've made sure your rights are protected. The lawful basis for this processing is ĢƵ’s ‘legitimate Interest’, we have a legitimate Interest to process your personal data in order to provide you with the ĢƵ Skills service.</p> <h3>How long will we keep your personal data?&nbsp;</h3> <p>Your personal data collected via ĢƵ Alexa Skills will be retained in accordance with this Privacy Notice. If you <a href="/usingthebbc/account/how-to-delete-your-account/">delete your ĢƵ account</a>, your personal detail (such as name, email address, postcode, gender, year of birth) in your account will be permanently deleted. Your user activity data will be anonymised.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Do we share your personal data?</h3> <p>The ĢƵ works with our approved third-party providers who help us to provide some of our services. These partners only process your personal data on behalf of the ĢƵ and not independently of the ĢƵ. We currently use a third-party data analytics provider and a third-party data storage provider to deliver ĢƵ Skills service.</p> <p>Amazon may also access and analyse your use of ĢƵ Skills and to the extent that any of that information is personal data, Amazon are an independent data controller of that personal data. You can find out more by reading <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_left_v4_sib?ie=UTF8&amp;nodeId=201909010">Amazon’s Privacy Notice</a> and you can see more details in <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201809740">Amazon's Terms of Use</a>.</p> <h3>What are your rights?</h3> <p>You and your parents (if you are under 13 years old) have the right to:</p> <ul> <li>Be told how we use your personal data.</li> <li>Ask to see the personal data we hold.</li> <li>Ask us to change personal data you think is wrong.</li> <li>Ask us to remove personal data when it's not needed anymore.</li> <li>Ask us to only use your personal data in certain ways.</li> <li>Tell us you don't want your personal data to be processed.</li> </ul> <p>The ĢƵ can only help with your request if the information we hold in our system can identify you.</p> <h3>More information</h3> <p>If you have any questions about how we handle your personal data, or you wish to find out about your rights, please visit the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/usingthebbc/privacy-policy/">ĢƵ's Privacy and Cookies Policy</a>.  This notice applies if there are any differences between this notice and the ĢƵ’s Privacy and Cookies Policy.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> You will also be able to find out more information about how we process your personal data and how you can contact the <a href="mailto:dataprotection.officer@bbc.co.uk">ĢƵ Data Protection Officer</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have a concern about the way the ĢƵ has handled your personal data, you can raise your concern with the supervisory authority in the UK, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) <a href="https://ico.org.uk/">https://ico.org.uk/</a>.</p> <h3>Updating this privacy notice</h3> <p>We will revise the privacy notice if there are significant changes to how we use your personal data.<br> &nbsp;</p> </div> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-03-25T17:15:03+00:00" title="Thursday 25 March 2021">25 March 2021</time> </span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:15:03 +0000 Anonymous 7917 at http://bbc-sounds.local