DRIFTPrivacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Drift ("the app") is made by Rebel Intelligence Detachment LLC ("we," "us," "our"). This policy explains what happens to your information when you use Drift.
What stays on your device
Everything you create in Drift is stored locally on your phone and is not sent to us:
- Your place in each episode, and any bookmarks you drop
- Sleep curves you create or edit, and your chosen default
- Playlists and references to the audio in your library
- App settings and preferences
We can't see any of this — it stays on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app. If you have Android backup turned on, your device may include this app data in your own Google backup; that's controlled by your device settings, not by us.
Ads (Google AdMob)
The free version of Drift shows banner ads through Google AdMob. To serve and measure those ads, Google's advertising SDK may collect information such as your device's advertising ID, IP address, and general app-interaction and device data. This is handled by Google, not by us, and is governed by Google's policies:
You can reset your advertising ID or turn off ad personalization in your device settings (Settings → Privacy → Ads). Buying Drift's premium upgrade removes ads.
Purchases (Google Play Billing)
If you buy the premium upgrade, the purchase is processed by Google Play. We never receive your card or payment details — Google handles the transaction and tells the app only whether you're entitled to premium. See Google Play's terms and privacy policy for how your payment information is handled.
Podcasts you choose
When you search for or play a podcast, Drift requests the show's feed and artwork directly from the podcast's host or its servers. Like any web request, those include your device's IP address, and they're subject to those hosts' own privacy policies. We don't log what you search for or listen to.
Your own media
- Local files: when you add audio from your device, Drift accesses only the files you explicitly select. They stay on your device.
- Jellyfin (optional): if you connect your own Jellyfin server, Drift talks directly to that server using the address and credentials you provide. That information goes to your server, not to us.
Permissions
Drift asks for only what it needs to play audio:
- Notifications — to show playback controls while audio plays
- Internet & network state — to load podcasts and reach a server you choose
- Foreground service (media playback) — to keep audio playing with the screen off
- Prevent sleep (wake lock) — to keep playback running
What we collect
We, the developer, do not collect personal information directly, and Drift has no login or account. The only data that leaves your device is what's described above: ad data handled by Google, purchase processing handled by Google Play, requests to podcast hosts you choose, and communication with a server you connect. We do not sell your personal information.
Children
Drift is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. Because the app shows ads, we recommend it for teens and adults.
Your choices and rights
- Reset or limit ad tracking in your device's Ads settings.
- Remove all app data by clearing Drift's storage or uninstalling it.
- Depending on where you live (for example, the EEA, UK, or California), you may have rights over personal data. Because Drift doesn't hold your data on a server and we don't sell personal information, most requests are handled directly through your device settings and the ad controls above. For anything else, contact us.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we'll update the date at the top and post the new version on this page.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email info@rebelintelligencedetachment.com.
Rebel Intelligence Detachment LLC