DriftPhase Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 31, 2026

DriftPhase is developed and provided by Paperfield LLC. This policy explains how DriftPhase handles information when you use the app.

The short version

DriftPhase is designed to work without an account, advertising, analytics, or tracking. Paperfield LLC does not collect, transmit, sell, or share your Journeys, listening history, settings, or other app content. The information described below stays on your device unless you choose to export it or share it using iOS.

Information stored on your device

DriftPhase stores the following information locally in the app's private storage so its features can work:

• the Journeys, folders, notes, phases, and frequency settings you create;
• listening history and statistics, including Journey names, dates, session durations, and whether a session completed;
• app preferences such as audio levels, carrier settings, Live Activity and onboarding choices;
• the number of AI-formatted Journeys successfully saved, which is used to apply the Free and Pro limits;
• a playback recovery checkpoint, including the current Journey, elapsed position, playback state, and selected Nature settings, so an interrupted session can be resumed; and
• your local Pro entitlement state as reported through StoreKit.

This information is not sent to Paperfield LLC.

AI-assisted import

DriftPhase does not include, contact, or send information to an AI service. The app can copy formatting instructions for use with an external assistant of your choice and can import text that you paste back into DriftPhase. You decide what to share with that external service. Its own privacy policy applies to anything you provide there.

The local successful-import counter records only a number. It does not contain your prompt or a copy of your conversation with an AI service.

Playback recovery and backups

DriftPhase saves a local recovery checkpoint while a session may need to be resumed. It is cleared when it is no longer needed.

You can choose to export a DriftPhase library backup. A backup can contain your folders, Journeys, notes, phases, listening history, and successful AI-import counter. Export and import use Apple's system file interface. You choose where an exported file is stored and whether it is shared. Paperfield LLC does not receive the file. Copies saved outside DriftPhase remain under your control and must be deleted separately where you stored them.

Purchases

DriftPhase Pro is offered as a one-time in-app purchase through Apple's StoreKit. Apple processes the purchase and payment. Paperfield LLC does not receive or store your payment card or bank details. DriftPhase asks Apple for product information and verified purchase entitlement so it can offer, unlock, or restore Pro. Apple's handling of purchase information is governed by Apple's privacy policy and your Apple Account settings.

Live Activities

If enabled, DriftPhase can show the current Journey and playback state in a Live Activity on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island. This feature is updated locally by the app and does not use a Paperfield server.

Deleting your information

You can delete individual Journeys and folders in DriftPhase. To remove all DriftPhase information stored locally on a device, delete the app from that device. Device or cloud backups managed by Apple may retain a copy according to your backup settings and Apple's retention practices. Exported DriftPhase backup files are separate from the app and must be deleted from the location where you saved them.

Data collection and tracking

DriftPhase does not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs, does not track you across apps or websites, and does not collect data for Paperfield LLC. Opening the Paperfield website or sending a support email leaves the app and is handled by your browser or mail provider under their respective privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

If DriftPhase's data practices change, Paperfield LLC will update this policy and its “Last updated” date before those changes apply where required.

Contact

For privacy questions or DriftPhase support, contact: [email protected]

The intended public address of this policy is: https://paperfield.dev/privacy/driftphase/