Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13 May 2026

Introduction

Benji ("the App") is a personal finance tracking application developed and operated by Benji App ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using Benji, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account information (email, display name) if you create an account
Financial data you enter (expenses, income, investments, goals)
Categories and labels you create
Notes and journal entries
Optional profile information (country, language preference)

Automatically Collected Information

Device type and operating system version
App crash reports and performance data
General location (country) from App Store region
Anonymous usage data including device identifiers (IDFV), feature usage patterns, screen views, and app interaction events — collected via a third-party analytics service. This data is not linked to your identity.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Bank account numbers or login credentials
Credit card numbers
Government-issued identification numbers
Precise GPS location
Contacts, photos, or other device data

How We Store Your Data

Local Storage (On Your Device)

All data is stored locally on your device first. You can use Benji completely offline. Local data is encrypted using iOS/iPadOS data protection.

Cloud Sync (Optional)

If you create an account, your data can be synced to a cloud service to enable backup and multi-device access. Cloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest. If you enable cloud sync, your data may be stored on servers outside your country of residence.

You can use Benji without cloud sync by using Guest mode.

How We Use Your Data

To provide the core functionality of tracking your finances
To sync data across your devices (if you enable cloud sync)
To restore your data if you reinstall the app
To send payment reminders (if you enable notifications)
To improve app performance and fix bugs (via anonymous analytics)

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal or financial data to anyone.

We may share anonymised, aggregated statistics (such as "average number of expenses tracked") to improve the app.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support the app's functionality, including account authentication, cloud data storage and backup, anonymous usage analytics, and market data such as currency exchange rates. These services may process data as described in their own privacy policies. No personal financial data is shared with these providers beyond what is necessary for the service to function.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access — request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Correction — correct any inaccurate personal data
Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
Objection — object to certain types of data processing

You can also withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account. To exercise these rights, reach out through our support page below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.

Data Retention

Local data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app.

Cloud data is retained until you delete your account. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently removed within 30 days.

Security

All data transmission uses TLS encryption
Cloud data is encrypted at rest
Optional biometric/PIN protection for app access
No plain-text passwords stored

Children's Privacy

Benji is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email (if you have an account).

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or to exercise your rights:

Support: benji-finance-app.github.io/benji-app-legal/support.html

Benji App is the data controller responsible for your personal data under this Privacy Policy.