OpenVox Reader Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

OpenVox Reader does not collect, sell, or share your personal information, document contents, listening history, or reading activity. The app does not require an account with us.

2. On-device processing

Speech generation and document processing are performed on your device. Your imported books, PDFs, documents, scanned pages, saved links, and pasted text are not uploaded to OpenVox Reader servers.

3. Network activity

OpenVox Reader requires internet access only for the initial download of its AI model from Hugging Face, a public model repository. These model downloads:

• Occur when you first use a feature that needs the model or when you manually download it.
• Connect to https://huggingface.co/.
• May transmit standard network request metadata—such as your IP address, user-agent, and related HTTPS request metadata—required by Hugging Face to deliver the files.
• Are cached locally and do not require downloading again unless you delete the model, remove the app’s data, or an updated model is required.
• Can be managed from Settings → On-device AI.

4. Local storage

Your library, playback position, listening statistics, settings, downloaded AI model, and other app data are stored locally on your device. You can remove this information by deleting content or the AI model in the app, or by uninstalling the app.

5. iCloud sync

If you enable iCloud, Apple may sync your OpenVox Reader library and related app data between devices signed in to your Apple Account. This data is handled by Apple under your iCloud settings and Apple’s privacy policy. We do not operate or access the iCloud storage used for this sync.

6. Web links

When you add a web link, your device connects to that website to retrieve the content you requested. The destination website may receive standard connection information such as your IP address and may apply its own privacy policy.

7. Camera and photos

Camera access is used only when you choose to scan printed pages. Photos or scans are processed for the requested feature and are not sent to us. You can change camera permissions at any time in device Settings.

8. Dictate, microphone, and speech recognition

When you choose the Dictate feature, OpenVox Reader requests microphone access to capture the words you speak and uses Apple’s Speech Recognition service to convert that speech into text. Microphone access is used only while you are actively dictating. Speech recognition requests, including audio and resulting transcription data, may be processed by Apple in accordance with Apple’s privacy practices. OpenVox Reader does not store your microphone recording or send it to OpenVox Reader servers. You can revoke Microphone or Speech Recognition permission at any time in the Privacy & Security section of device Settings.

9. Purchases

Purchases and restorations are processed by Apple. We do not receive your payment card details. Apple may provide the app with limited transaction information needed to confirm your entitlement.

10. Analytics and advertising

OpenVox Reader does not include third-party advertising or behavioral tracking. Apple may provide diagnostics if you have chosen to share analytics with developers in your device settings.

11. Children’s privacy

Because we do not knowingly collect personal information, OpenVox Reader does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when the app changes or when required by law. The effective date shown on this page will be updated when material changes are made.

13. Contact

For privacy questions, email [email protected].