> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cherryai.com.cn/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cherryai.com.cn/docs/en-us/about/privacypolicy.md). # Privacy Policy ## Cherry Studio Privacy Policy Updated: May 31, 2026 Effective Date: May 31, 2026 Welcome to Cherry Studio (hereinafter referred to as "this software" or "we"). We place great importance 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 normal software operation, optimize user experience, and improve product quality, we will collect the following fully anonymous non-personal operational information in tiers (collectively, "anonymous basic operational information"). All information is anonymized, does not contain any data that can identify you personally, and cannot be linked to your personal information. You always retain full control over all information collection activities; the specific method is explained below. #### (1) Basic Operational Information To ensure the proper operation of the software's basic functions, security, and version compatibility, the default scope of collection is as follows: 1. Software version information: used for version compatibility checks, security update notifications, etc.; 2. Aggregated feature usage information: summary of overall usage of each feature (does not involve details of specific usage behavior); #### (2) Product Improvement Information To continuously improve the product experience, we will collect the following information by default: 1. Feature usage activity and frequency: the level of activity and frequency of use for each feature, etc.; 2. Error logs and crash information: anonymous error logs, crash stack information, etc. generated during software operation, used for troubleshooting and improving stability. All of the above information is highly aggregated anonymous data and does not involve your conversation content, API Key, or any personal identity information. How to disable: You can turn off the collection of the above two types of information at any time via the corresponding switches under \[Settings] - \[General Settings] - \[Privacy Settings]. Turning them off will not affect the normal use of the software's core functions. #### Special Note (Regarding This Policy Update): Given that this policy update involves adjustments to the data collection architecture, after the new version is enabled, the relevant switches in \[Settings] - \[Privacy Settings] mentioned above will be uniformly reset to the default enabled state. If you wish to keep your previous disabled settings, please revisit the Privacy Settings page after upgrading and adjust them again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. #### (3) 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, advertising, or external sale; * It will not include your conversation content, API Key, knowledge base content, or any other sensitive data (see Section 2). ### II. Information We Will Not Collect To protect your privacy to the greatest extent, we explicitly 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 you use this software, including but not limited to chat content, instruction information, knowledge base information, vector data, and other custom content; Personal sensitive identity information: any sensitive information that can directly identify you personally. ### III. Local Storage and Data Interaction Explanation Data localization: your API Key, chat history, and personal preference settings are all stored completely on your local device. Cherry Studio does not provide cloud synchronization services, nor will it upload this data to our servers. Direct calls: this software only serves as a local tool to provide interface calling functions for 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 must not use this software to create, copy, publish, or distribute any illegal or harmful information that violates the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China and your country, harms national security, damages national honor and interests, undermines ethnic unity, spreads rumors, disrupts social order, promotes obscenity or pornography, 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 conversation content) according to its own privacy policy, data security measures, etc., and may independently collect other related 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 learn about or disable the relevant data processing and collection activities, please refer to 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 Note on Third-Party Services To facilitate your management and processing of data, in this software's \[Settings] - \[Data Settings], we support some third-party service features, which you may choose to configure and use yourself by entering API addresses, usernames, passwords, and other information: 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 keep your credentials properly secured yourself. Third-party services are independently operated by the respective service providers, and their data processing activities (including collection, use, storage, sharing) are governed by the service provider's own privacy policies and terms. We recommend that you carefully read and understand the privacy policies and terms of service of the relevant providers before connecting, use the third-party services in compliance, and bear all risks and responsibilities associated with using the corresponding services yourself. We assume no responsibility for data leakage, loss, or improper processing 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. Such 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 relevant third-party service provider. ### VI. Policy Updates and Revisions This policy may be appropriately adjusted as the software version is updated. When the policy undergoes material changes (including but not limited to adjustments to the scope of information collection, changes to user rights, changes in 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 a timely manner. If you continue to use this software after the policy takes effect, you will be deemed to have known and accepted the updated policy content. ### VII. Contact Us If you have any questions about the contents of 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. 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