Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
The Federalist Papers App ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.
We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what data we collect and how we use it. In the spirit of the founders, we value your liberty and your right to privacy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
The Federalist Papers App is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the app. You can read and listen to all 85 Federalist Papers without sharing any personal data.
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our app or visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including which papers you read and features you use
- Device Information: Basic device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website to improve the user experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect to:
- Improve and optimize the app experience
- Understand usage patterns to prioritize new features
- Ensure the app functions correctly across different devices
- Analyze website traffic and user engagement
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
Your reading preferences and any bookmarks are stored locally on your device. We do not store your personal reading history on our servers.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of any data we do collect.
Third-Party Services
Our app and website may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics on our website to analyze traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.
- Apple App Store: The app is distributed through Apple's App Store, which is subject to Apple's privacy policy.
Children's Privacy
Our app is suitable for users of all ages and contains educational content about American history. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app can be used without providing any personal information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Use the app without providing personal information
- Delete the app and all locally stored data at any time
- Opt out of analytics by adjusting your device's privacy settings
- Contact us with any questions about your privacy
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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the App Store or by visiting our website.