Optaura Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

Optaura is designed to help people feel more connected through accessible live captions and transcription tools.

Your privacy matters. This policy explains what information Optaura uses, what is stored, and how your data is handled in simple, human language.

Who We Are

Optaura is developed by Marie Gregg Apps — a human-centred app studio focused on accessibility, simplicity, and reducing overwhelm through thoughtful technology.

What Optaura Does

Optaura provides:

  • Live captions

  • Speech transcription

  • Saved transcript sessions

  • Accessibility customisation features

The app is designed to support communication accessibility and reduce hearing fatigue in everyday environments.

Information We Collect
Live Transcriptions

When using live captions or transcription features, audio is processed to generate subtitles and transcripts.

At this stage:

  • Transcripts are stored locally on your device

  • Saved sessions remain under your control

  • We do not sell your transcript data

  • We do not use your conversations for advertising

What Is Stored on Your Device

Optaura currently stores:

  • Saved transcript sessions

  • Transcript tags

  • Accessibility preferences

  • Subtitle styling preferences

This information is stored locally on your device using Apple’s standard storage systems.

Internet Connection

An internet connection may be required for live transcription features depending on the speech recognition services being used.

Saved transcripts already stored on your device can still be viewed without internet access.

Accessibility Preferences

Optaura allows users to customise:

  • Text size

  • Text colour

  • Background colour

  • Subtitle appearance

  • Font styles

These preferences are stored locally to improve your experience and accessibility.

Data Sharing

Optaura does not sell personal data.

We do not intentionally share your saved transcripts with third parties unless:

  • Required by law

  • Necessary to provide core app functionality

  • You choose to share transcripts yourself

Users can manually share transcripts using the built-in share features.

Analytics
Basic anonymous analytics may be used in future versions of Optaura to help improve app performance and user experience.

These analytics will never intentionally identify individual users or private conversations.

Children’s Privacy

Optaura is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Future Features

As Optaura evolves, new features may introduce additional services or optional functionality.

This privacy policy may be updated to reflect those changes.

We aim to keep all explanations clear, transparent, and easy to understand.

Your Control

You remain in control of your saved transcripts.

You can:

  • Delete saved sessions

  • Manage shared content

  • Customise accessibility settings

  • Uninstall the app at any time

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or accessibility concerns, please contact:

marie@mariegreggapps.com

A Final Note

Accessibility should feel empowering — not complicated.

Optaura was created with the belief that technology should adapt to people, not the other way around.