Fine Print

See what you've agreed to, in one list.

What Apple (iCloud, App Store, Apple Music)'s terms say

C privacy grade · apple.com · Productivity & cloud

Apple (iCloud, App Store, Apple Music)'s terms of service and privacy policy have 57 rated points: 2 serious, 13 bad, 24 worth knowing and 18 good. 42 apply whenever you use the site, signed in or not; 15 only once you have an account.

I have a Apple (iCloud, App Store, Apple Music) account I only visit it Adds Apple (iCloud, App Store, Apple Music) to your list and compares it with the other sites you use.
Signed in or not

Whenever you use Apple (iCloud, App Store, Apple Music)

Bad 12

  • Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • You are tracked via web beacons, tracking pixels, browser fingerprinting, and/or device fingerprinting

  • Your personal data may be sold or otherwise transferred as part of a bankruptcy proceeding or other type of financial transaction

  • Extra data may be collected about you through promotions

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service shares your personal data with third parties that are not essential to its operation

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your data may be processed and stored anywhere in the world

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your personal data may be disclosed to comply with government requests without notice to you

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Third-party cookies are used for statistics

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your profile is combined across various products

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Many different types of personal data are collected

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Information is gathered about you through third parties

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage

    Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent to changes of terms merely from your usage.

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗

Worth knowing 18

  • The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at your sole risk

    The service is provided 'as is' and to be used at the users' sole risk

    Where it says this ↗
  • The service can stop being provided at any time

    They may stop providing the service at any time

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially

    This service is only available for use individually and non-commercially.

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • There is a date of the last update of the agreements

  • You agree not to use the service for illegal purposes

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • The service assumes no liability for any damages the user incurs

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Invalidity of any portion of the Terms of Service does not entail invalidity of its remainder

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Failure to enforce any provision of the Terms of Service does not constitute a waiver of such provision

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service gives your personal data to third parties involved in its operation

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Third parties are involved in operating the service

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service informs you that its Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services

    The service informs you that its privacy policy does not apply to third party websites

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • No warranty is made regarding an uninterrupted, timely, secure and/or error-free experience

    The service provider makes no warranty regarding uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free service

    Where it says this ↗
  • You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • This service assumes no responsibility and liability for the contents of links to other websites

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Blocking first-party cookies may limit your ability to use the service

    Blocking first party cookies may limit your ability to use the service

  • You agree to indemnify and hold the service harmless in case of a claim related to your use of the service

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • Defend, indemnify, hold harmless; survives termination

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • The court of law governing the terms is in location X

    The court of law governing the terms is in California, U.S.A.

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗

Good 12

  • The service will only respond to government requests that are reasonable

  • Your personal data will not be used for an automated decision-making

  • Information is provided about security practices

  • This service claims that your personal data is not being sold

    Your personal data is not sold

  • A complaint mechanism is provided for the handling of personal data

  • When the service wants to change its terms, you are notified a week or more in advance

    When the service wants to change its terms, you are notified a week or more in advance.

  • The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection

    The court of law governing the terms is in a jurisdiction that is friendlier to user privacy protection.

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • The service claims to be CCPA compliant for California users

  • The data retention period is kept to the minimum necessary for fulfilling its purposes

  • The service claims that third parties it shares your personal information with are bound by confidentiality obligations

    Third parties used by the service are bound by confidentiality obligations

  • Information is provided about how your personal data is used

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • You can request access, correction and/or deletion of your data

With an account

If you have a Apple (iCloud, App Store, Apple Music) account

Serious 2

  • Content you post may be edited by the service for any reason

    Where it says this ↗
  • Specific content can be deleted without reason and may be removed without prior notice

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗

Bad 1

  • Tracking pixels are used in service-to-user communication

Worth knowing 6

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and for the activities on your account

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • You agree not to submit libelous, harassing or threatening content

  • You are prohibited from sending chain letters, junk mail, spam or any unsolicited messages

  • The service suspends your account after inactivity for a certain or uncertain time

  • This service is only available to users over a certain age

    This service is only available to users over 13 years old

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗
  • The posting of pornographic content is prohibited

    Created by Docbot version v3

    Where it says this ↗

Good 6

  • The service has non-exclusive use of your content

    Where it says this ↗
  • You can retrieve an archive of your data

  • 30 days of notice are given before closing your account

    The service gives 30 days of notice before closing your account

    Where it says this ↗
  • You maintain ownership of your content

    Where it says this ↗
  • Your account may be suspended and/or terminated for breaching the Terms of Service

    User accounts can be terminated after having been in breach of the terms of service repeatedly

  • Two factor authentication is provided for your account

The documents

Ratings by ToS;DR volunteers; they can lag behind the current terms. Not legal advice.