Cherry Studio Privacy Policy

Updated Date: May 31, 2026 Effective Date: May 31, 2026

Welcome to Cherry Studio (hereinafter referred to as "this Software" or "we"). We place a high priority on protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle and protect your personal information and data. Please read and understand this policy carefully before using this Software.

I. Scope of Information We Collect

To ensure the proper functioning of the Software, optimize user experience, and improve product quality, we collect the following fully anonymized non-personal operational information on a tiered basis (collectively, "Anonymous Basic Operational Information"). All such information is anonymized, contains no data that can identify you personally, and cannot be linked to your personal information. You retain full control over all data collection activities, as described below.

(1) Basic Operational Information

This information is collected by default to ensure the basic functionality, security, and version compatibility of the Software:

Software version information: used for version compatibility checks and security update delivery.
Aggregated feature usage information: overall usage summaries of various features, excluding specific behavioral details.

The above information is highly aggregated anonymous data and does not involve your conversation content, API Keys, or any personally identifiable information.

(2) Product Improvement Information

To continuously improve the product experience, we collect the following information by default:

Feature usage activity and frequency: the activity level and call frequency of various features.
Error logs and crash reports: anonymous error logs and crash stack traces generated during Software operation, used for troubleshooting and stability improvement.

The above information is highly aggregated anonymous data and does not involve your conversation content, API Keys, or any personally identifiable information.

You may disable the collection of both categories of information at any time through the corresponding toggles under Settings > General Settings > Privacy Settings. Disabling these options will not affect the core functionality of the Software.

Due to adjustments to the data collection architecture introduced in this update, upon activation of the new version, the relevant toggles under Settings > General Settings > Privacy Settings will be uniformly reset to their default enabled state. If you wish to maintain your previous disabled settings, please revisit the Privacy Settings page after upgrading to adjust them accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

(3) Our Commitments

Whether categorized as mandatory or optional collection, we commit that all collected information:

Is fully anonymized and cannot be linked to your personal identity.
Will not be used for user profiling, targeted advertising, or sold to third parties.
Will not include your conversation content, API Keys, knowledge base content, or any other sensitive data.

II. Information We Explicitly Do Not Collect

To maximize the protection of your privacy, we explicitly commit that we will not collect, store, transmit, or process the following data:

Your API Keys: the model service API Key information you input into this Software.
Your conversation data: any conversation data generated during your use of this Software, including but not limited to chat content, instruction information, knowledge base information, vector data, and other custom content.
Sensitive personal identity information: any sensitive information that could directly identify your personal identity.

III. Local Storage and Data Interaction Explanation

Data localization: your API Keys, historical conversation records, and personal preference settings are all stored locally on your device. Cherry Studio does not provide cloud synchronization services and will not upload this data to our servers.
Direct calls: this Software acts solely as a local tool providing interface calling functionality to third-party model services. Your terminal device establishes a direct network connection with the servers of the third-party model providers you configure, such as OpenAI or Anthropic. However, you shall not use this Software to produce, reproduce, publish, transmit, or disseminate any illegal or harmful information that violates the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and your country of residence, including but not limited to content endangering national security, harming national honor and interests, undermining ethnic unity, spreading rumors, disrupting social order, promoting obscenity, pornography, violence, or infringing upon the legitimate rights and interests of others.

IV. Privacy Policy Statement Regarding Third-Party Model Service Providers

As this Software uses API Keys for third-party model services that you apply for and configure yourself, when you use the AI conversation function, you are effectively receiving services directly from that third-party model service provider:

You shall bear all privacy and compliance risks associated with using third-party model service providers.
Each model provider, such as large language model companies, will, in accordance with its own privacy policies and data security measures, process the data you actively input, such as conversation content, and may independently collect other related data within the scope of its services. Such processing and collection activities are beyond the control of this Software, and the toggles under Settings > General Settings > Privacy Settings cannot disable such activities.
If you wish to learn about or disable such data processing and collection activities, please review the privacy policy on the official website of the model service provider you have selected and contact them for instructions on disabling such activities. We assume no responsibility in this regard.

V. Special Explanation Regarding Third-Party Services

To facilitate your management and processing of data, in the Settings > Data Settings section of this Software, we support certain third-party service functions that you can choose to configure and use by entering API addresses, usernames, passwords, and other credentials:

Cloud Backup Settings: WebDAV, S3-compatible storage, Nutstore.
Third-Party Connections: Notion, Yuque, Joplin, Obsidian, SiYuan Note.

When you use the above third-party services through this Software:

The API keys, passwords, and other credentials you enter are used only locally on your device. This Software does not collect or store any of this information or data. Please properly safeguard your credentials.
Third-party services are operated independently by their respective service providers. Their data processing activities, including collection, use, storage, and sharing, are governed by those service providers' own privacy policies and terms. We recommend that you carefully read and understand the relevant service provider's privacy policy and terms of service before connecting. You are responsible for using the third-party service in compliance and for assuming all risks and responsibilities associated with using that service. We assume no responsibility for data breaches, loss, or improper processing resulting from your use of third-party services.
Please also be aware that the above third-party service providers may independently collect your data within the scope of their services. Such collection activities are beyond the control of this Software, and the toggles under Settings > General Settings > Privacy Settings cannot disable such collection. If you wish to disable such collection, please contact the relevant third-party service provider for instructions.

VI. Policy Updates and Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be adjusted from time to time in connection with software version updates. In the event of any material changes, including but not limited to adjustments to the scope of information collection, modifications to user rights, or changes in data processing practices, we will notify you in advance through prominent notices within the Software, version release notes, or other appropriate means, and will clearly indicate the updated date and effective date in the new version.

Please review such updates promptly. Your continued use of the Software after the effective date of the updated policy shall be deemed as your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated terms.

VII. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Cherry Studio's privacy protection measures, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for choosing and trusting Cherry Studio. We will continue to provide you with a safe and reliable product experience.