Privacy Policy for Sakana AI – Japanese Best AI Model

Last updated: January 2026

Sakana AI (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website sakanaai.online and provides the Fugu AI orchestration system, including Fugu and Fugu Ultra. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our API services. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described herein.

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information automatically collected when you interact with our platform.

  • Account Information: When you register for an API key or subscription plan, we collect your name, email address, billing details, and company name.
  • Usage Data: We log API requests, including input prompts, output responses, timestamps, and error logs. This data is used to improve model orchestration and monitor system performance.
  • Technical Data: We automatically collect IP addresses, browser type, device information, operating system, and referring URLs when you visit our website.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Fugu and Fugu Ultra orchestration services, including routing sub-tasks to models like GPT-5.5, Gemini 3.1 Pro, and Claude Opus 4.8.
  • To process transactions, manage subscriptions, and send billing notifications.
  • To communicate with you about service updates, technical support, and policy changes.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse.
  • To analyze usage patterns and benchmark performance (e.g., SWE-Bench Pro, GPQA-Diamond) for research and development.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

  • Third-Party Model Providers: When you use Fugu, your input prompts are routed to third-party frontier models (e.g., GPT-5.5, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude Opus 4.8). These providers process data according to their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal identity with them.
  • Service Providers: We engage trusted vendors for cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics, and customer support. They are contractually bound to protect your data.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Usage logs and API request data are retained for up to 12 months for performance analysis and debugging, after which they are anonymized or deleted. Billing records are retained as required by tax and accounting laws.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. Note that due to GDPR compliance requirements, our services are currently restricted in the EU/EEA.

Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and API authentication.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., page views, session duration).
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and language preferences.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect service performance.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in Japan, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, are in place for cross-border data transfers.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: sakanaai.online