Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how Ben Franklin Virtues collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and iOS app.

Overview

Ben Franklin Virtues (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the benfranklinvirtues.com website and the Ben Franklin Virtues Journal iOS app. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

The short version: We collect minimal data, we don't sell your information, and your virtue tracking data stays on your device.

Information We Collect

Website (benfranklinvirtues.com)

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This includes pages viewed, time on site, referral sources, and general location (country/city level). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
  • Technical data: Standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and device information. This data is used for security and troubleshooting purposes.

We do not:

  • Require account creation to access website content
  • Collect personal information unless you contact us directly
  • Use tracking cookies for advertising purposes
  • Sell or share data with third-party advertisers

iOS App (Ben Franklin Virtues Journal)

Your virtue tracking data stays on your device. We do not have access to your reflections, virtue marks, or personal notes.

The app may collect:

  • Crash reports: If the app crashes, anonymous diagnostic data may be sent to help us fix bugs. This does not include your personal content.
  • App analytics: General usage patterns (features used, session length) to improve the app experience. This data is anonymized.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve our website content and user experience
  • Fix bugs and improve app performance
  • Understand which content is most helpful to users
  • Respond to support requests and inquiries
  • Ensure the security and integrity of our services

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data with service providers (such as analytics platforms) to help us improve our services.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. The website uses HTTPS encryption, and app data is stored securely on your device using iOS's built-in data protection.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about what data we have about you
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (for app data, simply delete the app)
  • Opt-out: Disable analytics in your browser or device settings

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@benfranklinvirtues.com

“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.”

— Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack

We take that wisdom seriously — your personal reflections and virtue tracking data never leave your device.