Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 3, 2026

Z107.7 FM and z1077fm.com are operated by Morongo Basin Broadcasting Corporation. We respect the privacy of our listeners, readers, website visitors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how we use that information, and the third-party services that may process information through the site.

Information You Provide to Us

You may choose to provide personal information when using certain features of z1077fm.com.

Depending on the feature, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, photographs, event information, messages, or other information you choose to submit.

Examples include:

  • Contact forms and other messages sent to Z107.7
  • Community Event submissions
  • Cruising Critters lost-and-found pet submissions
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Comments or other community participation features, where available
  • Other forms or submission features that may be offered on the website

We use information submitted through these features for the purpose for which it was provided, such as responding to a message, reviewing or publishing a community submission, providing a requested service, or communicating with you.

Public Submissions

Some information submitted to Z107.7 is intended for publication.

For example, information submitted for a Community Event or Cruising Critters listing may be displayed publicly on z1077fm.com. Depending on the type of submission, this may include information such as an event name, organization, pet information, photographs, general location information, or contact information.

Please do not submit information that you do not want Z107.7 to receive or, when indicated by the submission form, publish.

Newsletter

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to Z107.7 email newsletters.

We use Mailchimp to manage email subscriptions and distribute newsletters. Information provided when subscribing, such as your email address, may be processed by Mailchimp in order to provide this service.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email.

Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use z1077fm.com.

Google Analytics may collect information about your interaction with the website, including pages visited, approximate geographic information, browser and device information, referral sources, and other usage information. Google may use cookies or similar technologies in providing these services.

We use this information to measure website traffic, understand how our website is used, and improve our content and services.

Advertising

Z107.7 displays advertising on its website, including advertising provided through Google AdSense.

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies or similar technologies to serve advertisements and measure advertising activity. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on a visitor’s activity on z1077fm.com and/or other websites.

Visitors can control or opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s advertising settings.

Other third-party advertising vendors or advertising networks may also use cookies or similar technologies when advertisements are displayed on our website, subject to their own privacy policies and controls.

Z107.7 may also display advertising sold directly by Morongo Basin Broadcasting Corporation. Our own advertising systems may collect information such as ad impressions or clicks for reporting and performance measurement.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Z1077fm.com and services used by the website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small pieces of information stored by a web browser. They may be used for purposes including:

  • Operating website functionality
  • Remembering preferences
  • Measuring website traffic and performance
  • Preventing abuse and improving security
  • Measuring advertising
  • Delivering or personalizing advertising

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

Security and Technical Information

Like most websites, our servers and security systems may automatically process technical information when you access z1077fm.com.

This may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, requested pages, referring pages, timestamps, and information associated with potentially malicious or abusive activity.

We may use this information to operate and secure the website, diagnose technical problems, prevent spam or abuse, investigate security incidents, and maintain website performance.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Articles and pages on z1077fm.com may contain content or services provided by third parties, such as audio players, maps, videos, social media content, advertising, or other embedded media.

When you interact with or load third-party content, the provider may receive technical information about your device or visit and may use cookies or similar technologies according to its own privacy practices.

These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies.

Location Information

Certain community features, including lost-and-found pet listings, events, maps, and news-related mapping features, may use location information.

When a visitor voluntarily submits a location, Z107.7 may use that information to create a listing, display a map, verify information, or provide the relevant website feature.

Where appropriate, Z107.7 may display an approximate location rather than an exact submitted location.

Comments and Community Features

Z107.7 may enable comments or other community discussion features on selected portions of the website.

If you participate in these features, information you submit for public display, including your comment and displayed name, may become publicly visible.

We may also process technical information associated with submissions for moderation, spam prevention, security, and abuse prevention.

Z107.7 reserves the right to moderate or remove user-submitted content in accordance with our community standards.

Website Accounts

Z1077fm.com does not currently offer general public account registration.

Website accounts are used by authorized staff, contributors, administrators, and other approved users as necessary to operate the website.

How We Use Information

Information collected through z1077fm.com may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Publish community-submitted information when requested
  • Respond to inquiries and submissions
  • Send newsletters requested by subscribers
  • Measure website traffic and usage
  • Serve and measure advertising
  • Improve website content and functionality
  • Detect spam, fraud, abuse, or security threats
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information submitted directly to Z107.7 through forms for independent marketing purposes.

Information may be provided to service providers when necessary to operate the website and related services. These may include website hosting and security providers, analytics providers, advertising providers, email service providers, and other technology vendors.

Information intended for publication may be made publicly available as part of the applicable website feature.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, or a lawful government request; to protect the security or integrity of our systems; or to protect the rights and safety of Z107.7, our users, or others.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, for legitimate operational or archival purposes, or as required by law.

Because Z107.7 is a news organization, published news stories and associated editorial material may be retained as part of our permanent news archive.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from Z107.7 marketing emails using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages.
  • Adjust your browser settings to control cookies.
  • Use Google’s advertising controls to manage personalized advertising.
  • Contact us regarding personal information you have directly submitted to Z107.7.

Requests concerning information submitted to or maintained by Z107.7 may be sent to cody@z1077fm.com.

Some information may need to be retained for legal, security, recordkeeping, journalistic, or other legitimate purposes.

Do Not Track and Privacy Controls

Web browsers and devices may provide privacy controls or signals intended to communicate a user’s tracking preferences.

Because the technologies and legal requirements surrounding these signals continue to evolve, the website’s response may depend on the service involved and applicable requirements. Visitors may also use browser privacy controls, cookie controls, and advertising preference tools provided by third-party services.

Children’s Privacy

Z1077fm.com is a general-audience news, radio, and community website and is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly use the website to solicit personal information from children under 13.

Z1077fm.com contains links to websites operated by other organizations. Morongo Basin Broadcasting Corporation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or legal obligations change.

When we make changes, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page.

Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Morongo Basin Broadcasting Corporation
Z107.7 FM
Email: cody@z1077fm.com