Policy
Last updated: 30 July 2026
This website provides radio streaming, music information, weather information, maps, news, and community updates for listeners in New Zealand.
We are committed to being transparent about the information we collect, the services we use, and the sources of content displayed on this website.
When you press play, we record statistics about that listening session so we can understand how our stations are being listened to. This is separate from the general website analytics described below.
The information recorded for a listening session includes:
We set a cookie containing a random identifier so that repeat listening can be recognised — that is, so we can tell a returning listener from a new one. This identifier is random and is not linked to your name, email address or any account. It is stored for up to one year. If your browser blocks cookies, listening is still counted, but repeat visits generally cannot be recognised.
These statistics are shared with NexStream, the streaming platform that delivers our audio, and are used only to report on listenership. They are not used for advertising or profiling, and are not sold to third parties. Records are retained for a limited period and then deleted.
This website uses Umami Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our services. Umami is a privacy-focused analytics platform that does not rely on advertising technologies.
The information collected may include:
This information is used solely to improve our website and services. We do not sell visitor information to third parties.
Our contact form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA, which checks that submissions come from a person rather than an automated script. When the form is displayed, reCAPTCHA is loaded from Google and may collect device and browser information, your IP address, and how you interact with the page, and may set cookies in your browser.
This information is sent to Google and handled under the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We use it only to prevent spam and abuse of the contact form. If you would rather not use it, you can contact us directly by email instead.
Album artwork, artist information and related music metadata may be provided via Apple's iTunes Search API. Album artwork and associated metadata remain the property of their respective rights holders and are displayed for promotional and informational purposes only.
Album artwork and music metadata provided courtesy of Apple and the iTunes Search API.
Apple Music and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Where available, links may be provided to Apple Music or other authorised music services.
Weather information displayed on this website may be sourced from:
Weather forecasts and observations remain the property of their respective data providers. Weather data provided by MetService New Zealand.
While every effort is made to provide accurate information, weather data may be delayed or unavailable. Users should refer to official weather providers when making weather-dependent decisions.
Maps displayed on this website may use data and services from OpenStreetMap and CARTO.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Map tiles © CARTO.
Map information is provided under the respective licensing terms of the data providers.
News content displayed on this website may be sourced, summarised, referenced or linked from publicly available information provided by:
Copyright in all news articles, media releases and publications remains with the original publisher. Where excerpts, summaries or references are displayed:
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices or accuracy of information on external websites. Users access external websites at their own risk.
Unless otherwise stated:
If you have questions about this policy, data sources or copyright matters, please contact:
Absolute Live FM
Email: contact@absolutelivefm.co.nz
Website: www.absolutelivefm.co.nz
