Last Updated: August 5, 2026

Effective Date: August 5, 2026

MagicDesk (the “App”) is a live-wallpaper player and management tool for macOS. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles information relating to you.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at MichaelSilvesterCN+MagicDesk@gmail.com.

1. Summary

MagicDesk is designed and handles data as follows:

• Does not require a developer-operated account;
• Does not include developer-integrated advertising or third-party behavioral analytics SDKs;
• Does not upload your local wallpaper library, lists, or display assignments to a developer server;
• Primarily processes media, thumbnails, webpage caches, settings, and purchase-entitlement state locally on your Mac; and
• Connects to relevant network services only when you choose to add or play remote content, open a third-party website, make a purchase, or restore a purchase.

2. Information Processed Locally

To provide wallpaper management and playback, the App may process and store the following on your Mac:

• Image, GIF, and video files you choose to import;
• Remote image, video, or webpage URLs you add;
• File names, webpage titles, media types, tags, favorite status, ordering, and last-used times;
• Media thumbnails, downloaded files, webpage cover images, and webpage caches;
• Custom wallpaper lists and their included items;
• Wallpaper assignments, fit modes, and enabled state for each display;
• Language, mute, shortcut, power-saving, launch-at-login, Dock icon, and window-closing preferences; and
• The local entitlement state for “Permanently Remove Watermark” and a cached localized product price.

This data is used to display your library, restore wallpapers, and preserve your preferences on your device. The Developer does not automatically receive this content through a developer-operated server.

3. File Access and Local Caches

When you choose “Add Files” or drag files into the App, macOS lets you select the files you want to use. The App’s sandbox permission allows read-only access to files you select and may create security-scoped bookmarks so it can access them again later.

For reliable playback, thumbnail generation, or remote-content retention, the App may save file copies, downloads, thumbnails, or webpage archives in its Application Support directory. When you delete an item, the App removes its cache when that cache is no longer used by another item.

The App does not scan or upload other personal files that you have not selected.

4. Network Connections and Remote Content

When you choose to add an HTTP or HTTPS URL, the App may:

• Request the address to identify its content type and availability;
• Download a remote image or video to a local cache;
• Load a webpage in a web view, read its title, and generate a cover image and webpage cache; and
• Reload a webpage wallpaper or remote content while a network connection is available.

These requests transmit information normally required to establish a network connection to the website or content server you specified, such as your IP address, request time, URL, HTTP headers, and any cookies or other web storage set by that service. The relevant website or server determines how it processes this information, and the Developer does not control it.

The App permits HTTP links. HTTP does not encrypt transmission, so other parties on the network may intercept or modify the data. Prefer HTTPS and add content only from sources you trust.

5. Webpage Wallpapers

Webpage wallpapers are loaded with macOS WebKit. A webpage may run scripts, play media, use cookies or local web storage, and send requests to its own or third-party domains, as it would when visited in a browser.

Before adding a webpage, the App loads it to generate a title, cover image, and web archive. When the network is available, a webpage wallpaper prefers the remote page; when offline, it may use the saved webpage cache.

Review the relevant website’s privacy policy and terms. The App is not responsible for a third-party webpage’s data practices, security, or continued availability.

6. Third-Party Wallpaper Websites

The “Wallpaper Websites” section in Settings may provide links to third-party sites solely as references for finding media. When you follow a link, it opens in your browser and the website processes information under its own policies.

Listing a website does not create a partnership, recommendation, or endorsement by the Developer. You are responsible for deciding whether a source is lawful and trustworthy and for complying with its privacy policy, terms, and copyright rules.

7. App Store Purchases

MagicDesk may currently offer “Permanently Remove Watermark” as a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. Product information, purchases, payment, transaction verification, and purchase restoration are handled by Apple through StoreKit and the App Store.

The App requests product information and current entitlements from Apple and locally records whether the watermark has been removed together with a cached localized product price. The Developer cannot access your payment-card number, payment password, or complete payment credentials. Apple processes relevant information under its App Store & Privacy notice and applicable policies.

8. Device State and Smart Power Saving

If you enable the relevant power-saving options, the App locally checks:

• Whether the Mac is running on battery power;
• Whether the frontmost app has a window that is approximately full screen; and
• System-state changes such as app activation, Space changes, and device wake events.

This information is used only to decide whether to pause or resume live wallpapers. The App does not send the frontmost app or power state to a developer server.

9. Diagnostic Logs

When media playback fails, stalls, or cannot reach the end, the App may write to the macOS unified log. Entries may include the playback context, a file name or the last portion of a URL, and an error returned by the system.

These logs remain in the diagnostic environment managed by the operating system and are not automatically uploaded to the Developer by the App. The Developer receives only logs, screenshots, or problem descriptions that you choose to send when contacting support.

10. Information You Provide to Support

If you email the Developer, we receive the information you choose to provide, such as:

• Your email address and message;
• Your MagicDesk and macOS versions;
• Device model, display setup, and steps to reproduce a problem; and
• Screenshots, logs, file names, or URLs you choose to attach.

This information is used only to answer your request, troubleshoot the issue, process an infringement notice, or comply with applicable law. Do not send unnecessary sensitive information or media that you are not authorized to share.

11. Data Sharing

The Developer does not sell your personal information. Except in the following circumstances, we do not disclose information you provide through support channels:

• At your direction or with your consent;
• To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful requests from competent authorities;
• To protect the lawful rights, safety, or property of users, the Developer, or others; or
• In connection with a lawful business transfer, with notice where required.

Websites, remote-content servers, and Apple services that you choose to use are independent third parties and process data under their own policies.

12. Retention and Deletion

Local wallpaper data, caches, and settings generally remain until you delete the relevant item in the App, remove related data, or uninstall the App. macOS or the App Store may retain certain information under system backups, transaction-record requirements, or legal obligations.

Support email is retained for a reasonable period needed to handle the inquiry, maintain necessary records, resolve disputes, or comply with law, and is then deleted or anonymized.

You can:

• Delete media, lists, and related caches in the wallpaper library;
• Change language, sound, power-saving, shortcut, launch-at-login, and other preferences in Settings;
• Manage login items or relevant App permissions in macOS System Settings;
• Stop using and uninstall the App to remove local data that the operating system removes with the App; and
• Contact us to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or other privacy-related assistance.

13. Data Security

The App uses macOS App Sandbox, user-selected file permissions, security-scoped bookmarks, and StoreKit verification mechanisms to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

No device, storage system, or network transmission can be guaranteed completely secure. Protect your Mac credentials, add remote URLs carefully, and keep your own backup of important media.

14. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for a general audience, does not seek to collect children’s personal information, and does not provide developer-operated account registration.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child provided personal information through a support email, contact us at MichaelSilvesterCN+MagicDesk@gmail.com. We will review and address the request in accordance with applicable law.

15. International Processing

The Developer does not operate servers that collect the MagicDesk wallpaper library and therefore does not independently transfer your locally stored media, lists, or display assignments across national borders.

When you access a remote website or media server located in another country or region, or use services provided by Apple, relevant information may be processed where those providers operate. Such processing is governed by the applicable provider’s privacy policy.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in App functionality, applicable law, or platform requirements.

If a change materially affects how information is processed, we will provide notice through an in-app message, release notes, this Privacy Policy page, or another appropriate method. The revised policy will identify its updated “Last Updated” and “Effective Date.”

17. Contact Us

Developer: Michael Silvester

Contact Email: MichaelSilvesterCN+MagicDesk@gmail.com

Related Document: MagicDesk Terms of Use