iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeart.com is the online hub for iHeartMedia, the largest radio station owner in the United States, offering a free digital audio service that streams live radio, podcasts, and personalized music stations. The platform builds detailed profiles on its millions of users by collecting a wide array of personal data, including identifiers, listening habits, commercial information, device activity, and geolocation. This information is primarily used to deliver highly targeted advertising to its audience and is shared with various business partners and third parties. The extensive collection of personal data poses significant privacy risks, which were highlighted by a data breach in late 2024 that exposed sensitive user information like Social Security numbers, financial details, and health data. Such incidents can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse by malicious actors. Individuals can protect themselves by limiting the personal information they provide and by utilizing the privacy choices on the company's website to opt out of certain data sales and targeted advertising.