PRIVACY.md
Updated Date: August 20, 2026
Effective Date: August 20, 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.
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 in the following two categories. 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.
This information is collected by default to ensure the basic functionality, security, and version compatibility of the Software:
To continuously improve the product experience, we collect the following information by default:
The above information is highly aggregated anonymous data and does not involve your conversation content, API Keys, or any personally identifiable information.
How to Disable: You may disable the collection of both categories of information at any time through the corresponding toggles under [Settings] - [Data Settings] - [Privacy Settings]. Disabling these options will not affect the core functionality of the Software. If you disable the collection of Basic Operational Information, you may not receive version compatibility notices and security update notifications in a timely manner.
Whether categorized as Basic Operational Information or Product Improvement Information, we commit that all collected information:
To maximize the protection of your privacy and information security, we explicitly commit that we will NOT collect, store, transmit, or process the following data:
Data Localization: Your API Keys, historical conversation records, and personal preference settings are by default stored locally on your device. Cherry Studio does not provide cloud synchronization services and will not upload this data to our servers (except for the transient relay strictly necessary to complete inference when you use the Built-in Model Services described in Section IV).
Direct Calls: When you use third-party model services that you have configured yourself, this Software acts 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 (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic), and such data is not relayed through our servers.
Content Compliance Obligations: Whether you use the Built-in Model Services described in Section IV or third-party model services that you configure yourself, 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 or the applicable laws and regulations of your country or region 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.
Cherry Studio provides Built-in Model Services that require no API Key configuration on your part. When you use these services, the prompts, conversation context, and model responses necessary to complete inference are relayed through Cherry Studio's official service.
The relay service processes only the current request. It does not log or store the relevant content, discards it immediately upon completion of the request, and does not use it for any purpose beyond that request.
The upstream model service provider corresponding to a Built-in Model Service will process such request content within the scope of its services, as governed by its own privacy policy.
The built-in models and their service providers may be adjusted according to service conditions. You may also choose to use other model services that you configure yourself.
The Built-in Model Services are provided in reliance on the capabilities of upstream model service providers and may be subject to interruption, delay, or unavailability due to service adjustments, network conditions, or upstream changes. Model outputs are automatically generated by the model; we make no warranty as to their accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any purpose, and you should exercise your own judgment and bear the risks of using such content. To the extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any losses arising from your use of the Built-in Model Services.
When you use API Keys for third-party model services that you have applied for and configured yourself to conduct AI conversations, 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 (e.g., 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] - [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.
To facilitate your management and processing of data, in the [Settings] - [Data Settings] section of this Software, we support the following third-party service functions, including but not limited to, that you can choose to configure and use by entering API addresses, usernames, passwords, etc.:
The third-party services actually supported are as displayed within the client.
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 such 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] - [Privacy Settings] cannot disable such collection. If you wish to disable such collection, please contact the relevant third-party service provider for instructions.
This Software is an open-source software that helps users connect to, configure, and use artificial intelligence models, APIs, network services, and other related services provided by third parties (collectively, "Third-Party Services").
Unless otherwise expressly stated by this Software, Third-Party Services are independently provided, operated, and made subject to liability by the respective third-party service providers. No relationship of agency, joint operation, cooperative operation, guarantee, authorized charging, or other similar legal relationship is formed between this Software and the third-party service providers by reason of this Software providing connection and configuration functionality.
Your configuration or use of Third-Party Services through this Software does not mean that this Software is the provider, seller, charging party, or settlement party of such Third-Party Services.
This Section applies to Third-Party Services configured and used by the user, and does not apply to the Built-in Model Services described in Section IV.
Whether a Third-Party Service is chargeable, as well as its charging standards, free quotas, model prices, Token prices, cache prices, multipliers, packages, top-up discounts, currency conversion methods, settlement rules, and other billing policies, shall be governed by the rules actually published and enforced by the respective third-party service provider.
This Software does not participate in the actual billing, deduction, top-up, refund, or settlement processes of the third-party service providers, and cannot guarantee real-time access to the latest, complete, and accurate billing information of all third-party service providers.
Fees incurred by users as a result of using Third-Party Services shall be settled by the user and the respective third-party service provider in accordance with the provider's service agreement, pricing policy, and actual usage.
To improve user experience, this Software may display within the client information such as model prices, free status, Token unit prices, context length, model names, model capabilities, or other information related to Third-Party Services.
The above information is for reference only and does not constitute a quotation, billing commitment, free-of-charge commitment, price guarantee, or any other contractual commitment made by this Software or the third-party service provider to the user, nor should it be treated as the sole basis for determining the final charges of a Third-Party Service. This paragraph does not apply where this Software expressly states that such information is provided by the relevant service provider in real time and serves as a formal basis for billing.
Because third-party service providers may adjust prices, models, free-of-charge policies, multipliers, billing methods, or other service rules at any time, the information displayed in this Software may be subject to delays, omissions, errors, invalidation, or inconsistencies with the actual rules of the third-party service providers.
Before using any Third-Party Service that may incur fees, users should verify the latest prices and billing rules on their own through the official channels provided by the respective third-party service provider.
When users provide, configure, or authorize the use of API Keys, access tokens, accounts, or other authentication information for Third-Party Services on their own, they shall verify in advance the balance, permissions, free quotas, billing rules, and security status of the corresponding accounts.
Any usage fees, overage fees, balance deductions, or other economic losses arising from a user's configuration, use, or management of third-party accounts, API Keys, or Third-Party Services shall be handled between the user and the respective third-party service provider in accordance with the provider's rules.
For any service interruption, model change, price adjustment, billing anomaly, duplicate charge, account freeze, insufficient quota, refund dispute, interface error, data loss, service unavailability, or other issues caused by a third-party service provider, the user shall assert rights or seek resolution directly with the respective third-party service provider.
Within a reasonable scope, this Software may provide users with necessary technical information or assistance in troubleshooting depending on the actual circumstances. However, such assistance does not mean that this Software assumes liability for the Third-Party Services, nor does it constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the conduct of the third-party service providers.
The charging, deduction, refund, and service activities independently carried out by third-party service providers shall not be transformed into the conduct or liability of this Software merely because the user uses such Third-Party Services through this Software.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. 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.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Cherry Studio's privacy protection measures, or if you wish to contact us regarding the processing of your information, please feel free to contact us through the following channel:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond within 15 business days after receiving your request.
Thank you for choosing and trusting Cherry Studio. We will continue to provide you with a safe and reliable product experience.