Privacy Policy

Updated September 22, 2026

This policy applies to the DRM (MusicList) iPhone and iPad app and its music collection service. It explains how information is handled when you use the app.

The cloud reading experience does not require a DRM reader account. When your device is signed in to iCloud, the app can use your private iCloud database to sync favorites, channel subscriptions, reading progress, settings, and in-app listening history across devices. DRM's content service does not receive this as a reader profile.

1. Information handled by the app

Information stored on your device: The app stores downloaded collections, bookmarks, reading progress, channel subscriptions, listening statistics, playback preferences, and playlist save task status on your device. This supports offline reading, personal views, and prevention of duplicate saves. Uninstalling the app will generally remove this local data.
iCloud sync: When you are signed in to iCloud and the service is available, Apple CloudKit automatically syncs favorites, reading progress, channel subscriptions, playback preferences, and in-app listening history in your private database. The app never receives your Apple Account password. You can export or delete synced data in the app.
Content access: The app retrieves public collections, images, and configuration over the network. Services needed to deliver this content may process technical information such as your request IP address, request time, and requested path to deliver content, protect the service, and troubleshoot problems. Requests may pass through our cloud hosting, content delivery network (CDN), and network proxy providers.
Legacy pairing service: If you use the still-supported local editorial service pairing feature, that service stores the name you enter, device name, pairing and session identifiers, and the status of bookmarks, reading, subscriptions, and playlist save operations. This supports access across devices and prevents duplicate operations. The editorial party that configures the service manages it; you choose its address in the app.

2. Apple Music

The app requests Apple Music access only when you use playback or playlist saving. It uses Apple's MusicKit to look up tracks and regional availability, play music, and create a playlist in your music library when you choose “Save to Apple Music.” In the current cloud mode, save task status and playlist identifiers are stored locally on your device. The app does not ask for your Apple ID password. Apple's handling of information in its music service is governed by the Apple Privacy Policy. You can manage music access in system settings; the relevant features will stop working if you revoke access.

3. Sharing and service providers

We do not sell your personal information. Apple CloudKit processes iCloud sync data on your behalf and stores it in your private database. Requests needed for content and music features may also be processed by Apple Music and our cloud hosting, object storage, CDN, and network proxy providers. If you connect to a local editorial service, its operator handles the pairing and usage data described above.

4. Retention, deletion, and your choices

From the app's Listening Log, you can export your synced personal data, clear listening history, or delete all iCloud sync data. Uninstalling generally removes local data but does not automatically delete copies already synced to iCloud. Playlists created in Apple Music remain managed in Apple Music and are not deleted when you delete DRM sync data.

The editorial party you connect to manages legacy pairing service data. To access or delete reader information held by that service, contact the editorial party and provide the information needed to identify your pairing. For questions or requests about DRM's cloud service, use the contact information below. We will verify your identity and handle requests under applicable law.

5. Security and policy changes

We use HTTPS to transmit online content. Personal fields in private CloudKit records use CloudKit encrypted fields, and the app stores legacy pairing credentials in the device's system Keychain. We will update this policy as features and data practices change and show the update date here.

6. Contact

Operator: Gill
Privacy questions and data requests: jiahao0408@gmail.com