Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with ThinkSound, an open-source AI audio generation model developed by FunAudioLLM. This policy applies to this informational website and general usage of the ThinkSound software.

1. Information We Collect

Website Information

When you visit this website, we may collect:

• Basic analytics data such as page views, session duration, and general geographic location
• Browser type and version for compatibility purposes
• Referring website information
• IP address for security and analytics purposes

ThinkSound Software Usage

When you use ThinkSound software locally, no data is transmitted to external servers unless you choose to use cloud-based services or third-party platforms. The open-source nature of ThinkSound means you have full control over data processing when running the software on your own hardware.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through this website is used to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Understand usage patterns and popular content
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse
• Provide general analytics to help improve ThinkSound documentation

3. Data Processing in ThinkSound

Local Processing

When you run ThinkSound locally on your own hardware, all data processing occurs on your device. Input materials (video, text, audio) and generated outputs remain under your complete control. No data is transmitted to external servers during local processing.

Cloud-Based Services

If you choose to use ThinkSound through cloud-based platforms or third-party services:

• Your input materials may be transmitted to and processed by these services
• Generated audio content may be temporarily stored on these platforms
• These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices
• You should review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Website Analytics

This website may use analytics services to understand usage patterns. These services may collect aggregated, anonymized data about website visits and user interactions.

Open Source Community

When you contribute to the ThinkSound project through GitHub or other platforms:

• Your contributions become part of the public repository
• Your GitHub username and contribution history may be publicly visible
• Any issues or discussions you post may be publicly accessible
• These platforms have their own privacy policies governing user data

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through this website. However, when using ThinkSound software, data security is primarily your responsibility. We recommend implementing appropriate security measures for your deployments, especially when processing sensitive or proprietary content.

6. Data Retention

Website Data

Website analytics data is typically retained for a limited period as required for legitimate business purposes and may be automatically deleted according to the analytics service's retention policies.

Generated Content

Audio content generated using ThinkSound remains under your control. For local processing, you determine retention policies. For cloud-based services, retention depends on the specific platform's policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to information collected about you
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data portability where applicable
• Objection to certain types of processing

8. Children's Privacy

This website and ThinkSound software are not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access this website or use cloud-based ThinkSound services from outside the country where servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any cloud services you use to understand their data transfer practices.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including GitHub, Hugging Face, and research publications. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external services you use.

11. Research and Academic Use

If you use ThinkSound for research purposes, you are responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional review board requirements, ethics guidelines, and applicable data protection regulations. Consider the privacy implications of any data used in your research.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the ThinkSound software. We will post any changes on this page and indicate the date of the last update. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy practices related to this website, please contact us through the GitHub repository or community channels. For questions about ThinkSound software privacy, refer to the documentation and community resources.