CapCut US Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 15, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to CapCut. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and otherwise process the personal information of US users and other US individuals in connection with the CapCut mobile software application ("CapCut APP"), CapCut desktop software applications ("CapCut Desktop version"), and the official CapCut website ("CapCut Web"), the CapCut Commerce Pro and Pippit web platforms and mobile applications (" Pippit "), and any other website, app, or platform that links to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “ Services ”). The Services are operated by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC (“we”, “us” or “our”).

Please refer to the CapCut Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy for information about how we may collect, use, share, and otherwise process consumer health data as defined under Washington’s My Health My Data Act and other similar US state laws.

If you are a teen, please see the Privacy Policy - Teen Summary for a summary of what information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect your information in three ways: Information You Provide, Automatically Collected Information, and Information From Other Sources. More detail is provided below.

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Such information may include, for example, your date of birth, login credentials, your phone number, and other information you choose to disclose in your user profile.
  • User Content: We may collect the content you create, import, upload, or generate through the Services, including associated metadata (such as when, where, and by whom the content was created). User Content may include the photographs, images, audio recordings, and videos you upload; video templates you generate or view; prompts, files, and other types of information that you submit to our AI-powered interfaces, as well as the final AI-generated responses we make available to you; and other actions you take on the Services, such as your comments and likes.
  • Purchase Information: If you use features that involve payment, including rewards programs, or the CapCut Cloud Space Services as described in our Terms of Service, we or our service providers may collect information such as what you purchased, and your payment details.
  • Marketing and Research Information: We collect information you choose to provide, such as your gender, age, and preferences, if you choose to participate in a survey, research, promotion, contest, marketing campaign, or event conducted or sponsored by us.
  • Communication Information: When you contact or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the information you send us, such as proof of identity or age, your data subject requests, and feedback or inquiries about your use of the Services.

Automatically Collected Information

  • Technical Information: We automatically collect certain device, browser, and network information when you use the Services. Such information includes your IP address, unique device identifiers, network type and connections, device model, application version, app and file names and types, operating system, device resolution, system language and region, and battery information. We also collect service-related, diagnostic, and performance information, including crash reports and performance logs.
  • Location Information: We collect information about your approximate location, including information based on your SIM card region and IP address.
  • Usage Information: We collect information about how you interact with the Services, including information about the content you view, the duration and frequency of your use, and your engagement with other users.
  • Content Characteristics and Features: We may collect information about the videos, images and audio that are a part of your User Content, for example by identifying objects and scenery; the existence and location of a face and other body parts; the nature of the audio; and the text of the words spoken in your User Content.
  • Cookies: We and our service providers and business partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and provide the Services.

Information From Other Sources

  • Third-Party Platforms: We receive information from third party platforms to provide you with certain integrations and features.
  • Our Corporate Group: We may obtain information about you from affiliates controlled by, or under common control with, us.
  • Advertising, Analytics, and Other Partners: Advertisers, analytics, and other partners share information with us about you and the actions you have taken outside of the Services.
  • Payment Service Providers: Depending on the features you use, we may receive information about you from payment service providers.
  • Others: We may also collect or receive information about you from others, including government authorities and publicly-available sources.

2. How We Use Your Information

We will use your information in order to:

  • Operate, customize, and administer the Services.
  • Provide services to you through related products.
  • Review, support, improve, and develop the Services.
  • Communicate with you about service-related matters and updates.
  • Verify your age and identity.
  • Provide you with tailored or personalized information or content.
  • Promote the Services through marketing communications and third-party advertising platforms.
  • Provide advertising services, including targeted ads, where permitted.
  • Enforce our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and other conditions and policies that apply to you.
  • Maintain and enhance the safety, security, and stability of the Services.
  • Comply with our legal obligations and defend our legal rights and commercial interests.
  • Aggregate or de-identify Information We Collect.

3. How We Share Your Information

This section sets out how we may share Information You Provide, Automatically Collected Information, and Information From Other Sources:

Service Providers and Business Partners

We share the categories of personal information listed above with our service providers and business partners to help us perform business operations.

Our Corporate Group

We may share Information We Collect with affiliates controlled by, or under common control with, us.

Legal Obligations and Rights

We may share the “Information We Collect” with certain competent law enforcement, regulatory or government agencies, courts, or other third parties if we believe it is necessary.

In Connection with a Sale, Merger, or Other Business Transfer

We may also share your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, a corporate transaction.

Others

We may also share certain information with related products and services.

With Your Consent

We may share information with third parties with your consent or at your direction.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You are entitled to certain rights depending on where you live. You may submit a request to know, access, correct or delete the information we have collected from or about you by contacting us.

Authorized Agents

You may be entitled, in accordance with applicable law, to submit a request through an authorized agent.

Opt-Out of Sale and Sharing

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We maintain technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, theft, disclosure, modification, or loss.

6. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and for other purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

7. Information Relating to Children

CapCut is not directed at and is not intended for children under the age of 13.

8. Privacy Policy Updates

We may amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy regularly.

9. Contact Us

Questions, comments and requests regarding this Privacy Policy are welcomed and should be addressed to: