Privacy policy
Cherry Studio Privacy Policy
Updated on: May 31, 2026 Effective date: May 31, 2026
Welcome to Cherry Studio (hereinafter referred to as “this software” or “we”). We highly value your privacy protection. 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 normal operation of the software, optimize the user experience, and improve product quality, we will collect the following completely anonymous, non-personal operational information in tiers (collectively referred to as “anonymous basic operational information”). All information is anonymized, does not contain any data that can identify your personal identity, and cannot be linked to your personal information. You always retain full control over all information collection activities. See the explanation below for details.
(I) Basic Operational Information
This type of information is collected by default to ensure the normal operation, security, and version compatibility of the software’s basic functions, as follows:
Software version information: used for version compatibility checks, security update delivery, etc.;
Aggregated functional usage information: summary of the overall usage of each feature (not involving specific usage details);
(II) Product Improvement Information
To continuously improve the product experience, we will collect the following information by default:
Feature usage activity and frequency: the level of activity and frequency with which each feature is used, etc.;
Error logs and crash information: anonymous error logs, crash stack information, etc. generated during software operation, used for troubleshooting and improving stability.
The above information consists of highly aggregated anonymous data and does not involve your chat content, API Key, or any personal identity information.
How to disable: You may turn off the collection of the above two types of information at any time via the corresponding switches under 【Settings】-【Data Settings】-【Privacy Settings】. Turning them off will not affect the normal use of the software’s core functions.
Special note (regarding this update to the Policy):
Since this update involves adjustments to the data collection architecture, after the new version is enabled, the relevant switches under 【Settings】-【Privacy Settings】 mentioned above will be uniformly reset to the default ON state. If you wish to keep the previous disabled setting, please go to the Privacy Settings page again after upgrading to make the adjustment. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
(III) Our Commitment
Whether it is basic operational information or product improvement information, we promise:
All data is anonymized and cannot be linked to your personal identity;
It will not be used for user profiling, ad delivery, or sold to third parties;
It will not contain your chat content, API Key, knowledge base content, or any other sensitive data (see Article 2).
II. Information We Will Not Collect
To protect your privacy and security to the greatest extent possible, we expressly promise not to collect, store, transmit, or process the following data:
Your API Key: the model service API Key information you enter into this software;
Your conversation data: any conversation data generated while using this software, including but not limited to chat content, command information, knowledge base information, vector data, and other custom content;
Personally sensitive identity information: any sensitive information that can directly identify your personal identity.
III. Local Storage and Data Interaction Description
Data localization: your API Key, historical conversation records, and personal preference settings are all stored entirely on your local device. Cherry Studio does not provide cloud synchronization services and will not upload this data to our servers.
Direct access: this software is provided only as a local tool for API calls to third-party model services. Your terminal device will directly establish a network connection with the servers of the third-party model provider you configure (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.). However, you may not use this software to create, copy, publish, or disseminate any illegal or harmful information that violates the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China or your country, endangers national security, damages national honor and interests, undermines national unity, spreads rumors, disrupts social order, promotes obscenity or pornography or violence, or infringes upon the lawful rights and interests of others.
IV. Privacy Policy Statement of Third-Party Model Service Providers
Because this software uses the API Key of a third-party model service provider that you apply for and configure yourself, when you use the AI chat feature, you are in fact directly receiving services from that third-party model service provider:
You shall bear all privacy and compliance risks involved in using third-party model service providers.
Each model provider (such as large model vendors) will process the data you actively input (such as chat content) in accordance with its own privacy policy, data security measures, etc., and may independently collect other relevant data within the scope of its services. The above processing and collection activities are not controlled by this software, and the switches in this software’s 【Privacy Settings】 cannot disable such activities.
If you wish to understand or disable the relevant data processing and collection activities, please consult the privacy policy on the official website of the selected model service provider and seek its method for disabling them. We assume no responsibility for this.
V. Special Notes Regarding Third-Party Services
To facilitate your management and processing of data, under 【Settings】-【Data Settings】 in this software, we support some third-party service functions that you may choose to configure and use by entering the API address, username, password, etc.:
Cloud backup settings: WebDAV, S3-compatible storage, Nutstore
Third-party connections: Notion, Yuque, Joplin, Obsidian, SiYuan Notes
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 will not collect or store any information or data. Please safeguard your credentials properly.
Third-party services are independently operated by the respective service providers, and their data processing activities (including collection, use, storage, and sharing) are governed by the service provider’s 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, use the third-party service in compliance, and bear all risks and responsibilities arising from the use of the corresponding service yourself. We assume no responsibility for data leaks, loss, or improper handling caused by your use of third-party services.
At the same time, please be aware that the above third-party service providers may independently collect your data within the scope of their services. This collection is not controlled by this software, and the switches in this software’s 【Privacy Settings】 cannot disable such collection. If you wish to disable it, please seek the disabling method from the corresponding third-party service provider.
VI. Policy Updates and Changes
This Policy may be adjusted appropriately as software versions are updated. When the Policy undergoes material changes (including but not limited to adjustments to the scope of information collection, changes to user rights, changes to data processing methods, etc.), we will notify you in advance through prominent in-app notices, version update notes, and other means, and clearly mark the update date and effective date in the new version. Please review it in time. If you continue to use this software after the Policy takes effect, you are deemed to have been informed of and accepted the updated Policy.
VII. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or Cherry Studio’s privacy protection measures, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Thank you for choosing and trusting Cherry Studio. We will continue to provide you with a safe and reliable product experience.
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