Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for World TV Stream

Effective Date: April 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to World TV Stream! This Privacy Policy explains how World TV Stream ("WTS", "we", "us", or "our") handles information in relation to your use of our website worldtvstream.com (the "Website") and our various mobile applications published under the World TV Stream name (collectively, the "Apps"). Our Website and Apps (collectively, the "Services") allow users to stream publicly available legal IPTV channels and optionally utilize custom M3U playlist files.

Our Services are provided completely free of charge and are ad-free. We do not require user registration or account creation to use any features of our Services. Features like 'Favorites' or custom M3U playlist usage rely solely on local storage within your browser or device.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

You can contact us anytime at hello@worldtvstream.com or via our website at worldtvstream.com.

2. Information We Handle

We are committed to user privacy and minimize data collection. We do not require you to provide personally identifiable information (like name or email address) to use our Services. Here’s a breakdown of the types of information we might handle:

• Information Handled Locally (Not Sent to WTS Servers):Favorites & Custom Playlists: When you mark a channel as a 'Favorite' or load a custom M3U playlist, this information is stored only in your web browser's local storage (for the Website) or the App's local data storage (for the Apps). We do not collect, transmit, or store this data on our servers. This data remains on your device and may be lost if you clear your cache/data, uninstall the App, or change devices/browsers.M3U Playlist Content: When you load an M3U file, its content is processed locally by the App or Website to display channels for playback. The content of the file itself is not uploaded or stored on our servers.
• Favorites & Custom Playlists: When you mark a channel as a 'Favorite' or load a custom M3U playlist, this information is stored only in your web browser's local storage (for the Website) or the App's local data storage (for the Apps). We do not collect, transmit, or store this data on our servers. This data remains on your device and may be lost if you clear your cache/data, uninstall the App, or change devices/browsers.
• M3U Playlist Content: When you load an M3U file, its content is processed locally by the App or Website to display channels for playback. The content of the file itself is not uploaded or stored on our servers.
• Information Collected Automatically (for Operations, Security & Analytics):Device Information (Apps): Hardware model, operating system version, screen resolution, unique device identifiers (used non-persistently for analytics/crash reporting, e.g., a temporary instance ID). We do not collect persistent advertising IDs as our service is ad-free.Usage Information (Apps & Website): Anonymous and aggregated data about features used, general interaction patterns (e.g., button clicks), frequency and duration of visits, crash reports, and performance data. This helps us understand how the Services are used and improve them. This data is not linked to individuals.Log Data (Website & potentially App backend): Standard server logs may include IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, access times, and clickstream data. This is used for operating the service, security monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic, aggregated analytics.Approximate Location: We may infer your general geographic location (e.g., country, city) from your IP address for aggregated analytics (e.g., understanding usage by region). We do not collect precise GPS location.Cookies and Similar Technologies (Website Primarily): We may use essential cookies on our Website for core functionality like maintaining your session or for security purposes. We may also use cookies for analytics purposes (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand website traffic in an aggregated manner. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across unrelated sites. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.
• Device Information (Apps): Hardware model, operating system version, screen resolution, unique device identifiers (used non-persistently for analytics/crash reporting, e.g., a temporary instance ID). We do not collect persistent advertising IDs as our service is ad-free.
• Usage Information (Apps & Website): Anonymous and aggregated data about features used, general interaction patterns (e.g., button clicks), frequency and duration of visits, crash reports, and performance data. This helps us understand how the Services are used and improve them. This data is not linked to individuals.
• Log Data (Website & potentially App backend): Standard server logs may include IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, access times, and clickstream data. This is used for operating the service, security monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic, aggregated analytics.
• Approximate Location: We may infer your general geographic location (e.g., country, city) from your IP address for aggregated analytics (e.g., understanding usage by region). We do not collect precise GPS location.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies (Website Primarily): We may use essential cookies on our Website for core functionality like maintaining your session or for security purposes. We may also use cookies for analytics purposes (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand website traffic in an aggregated manner. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across unrelated sites. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.
• Information You Provide Directly:Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via email (hello@worldtvstream.com) or a contact form, we collect your email address and any information you provide in your message solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Contact Information: If you choose to contact us via email (hello@worldtvstream.com) or a contact form, we collect your email address and any information you provide in your message solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. How We Use Information

We use the limited information we handle for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Services: Delivering IPTV streams, ensuring technical functionality, processing M3U files locally.
• To Improve Our Services: Analyzing aggregated and anonymized usage data to understand trends, fix bugs, enhance performance, and develop new features.
• To Communicate With You: Responding to your direct inquiries or support requests.
• For Security and Compliance: Preventing fraud, protecting the integrity of our Services, enforcing our Terms and Conditions, protecting our rights, and complying with legal obligations.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share personally identifiable information with third parties for marketing purposes. We limit sharing of any data:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies for specific services:Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics (for Website) and Google Firebase Analytics (for Apps) to help us understand service usage through aggregated and anonymized data. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.Cloud Hosting Providers: To host our Website and necessary backend infrastructure for the Services to operate. They do not have access to your locally stored favorites or playlists.These providers only access information necessary to perform their tasks and are obligated to protect it consistent with this policy.
• Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics (for Website) and Google Firebase Analytics (for Apps) to help us understand service usage through aggregated and anonymized data. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
• Cloud Hosting Providers: To host our Website and necessary backend infrastructure for the Services to operate. They do not have access to your locally stored favorites or playlists.These providers only access information necessary to perform their tasks and are obligated to protect it consistent with this policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or if we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others, or to investigate fraud or security issues.
• Business Transfers: If WTS is involved in a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or sale of assets, operational data (like aggregated analytics or server logs) may be transferred. Locally stored user data (favorites, playlists) would not be part of such a transfer as it resides on user devices.
• Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share data that has been aggregated or anonymized (so it cannot reasonably identify you) for statistical analysis or reporting.

5. Data Storage, Security, and Retention

• Local Storage: As stated, user-specific data like Favorites and loaded M3U Playlists are stored only locally on your device or browser. You control this data via your device/browser settings.
• Server Data: Operational data (server logs, aggregated analytics) may be stored on servers located in various countries.
• Security: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited operational data we handle. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
• Retention: We retain operational data (like server logs or aggregated analytics) only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, for security, or as required by law. Data stored locally by you does not have a retention period controlled by us.

6. Your Choices and Rights

• No Account Needed: You use the service without creating an account.
• Managing Local Data: You have full control over data stored locally (Favorites, cached M3U info, cookies). You can clear this data at any time using your browser or device settings.
• Analytics: While we use aggregated analytics, tools like Google Analytics may offer opt-out mechanisms (e.g., browser add-ons).
• Contacting Us: You can contact us regarding your privacy questions.
• Data Protection Rights (e.g., GDPR/CCPA): Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding any operational data that could be linked back to you (like data associated with your IP address in server logs). These rights may include access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and the right to object. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@worldtvstream.com.

7. Content Disclaimer and IPTV Sources

• No Hosting: World TV Stream does not host, provide, archive, store, or distribute media content of any kind. Our Services act as an index or directory of media content found publicly available on the internet.
• Primary Source: We primarily utilize publicly available channel links aggregated by the iptv-org/iptv project on GitHub (https://github.com/iptv-org/iptv) and potentially other publicly available legal streams.
• Legality and User Responsibility: We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, legality, accuracy, or availability of the channels linked via our Services or within user-loaded M3U playlists. It is solely your responsibility to ensure that your use of the content accessed through our Services is legal in your jurisdiction.
• DMCA/Takedowns: Linking itself does not constitute direct copyright infringement. WTS does not host the streaming content. Copyright holders believing a link infringes their rights must contact the web host that is actually hosting the content.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the relevant minimum age in applicable jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently handled information from a child in a way that requires parental consent, we will take steps to remove it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our Website and indicate the "Effective Date" of the revision. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

World TV Stream (WTS)

Website: worldtvstream.com

Email: hello@worldtvstream.com