Is it safe to upload photos to a Tiny Desk AI site?

Updated · Tiny Desk AI team

A face photo is personal data, and many Tiny Desk AI sites are small fan tools, so it is worth two minutes of checking. Get your friends' agreement first, then read how the site handles photos. Below is what to look for, followed by how Tiny Desk AI (tinydeskai.run) handles each point.

Before you upload

  1. Ask first. Everyone in the video should be an adult who agreed to appear in it.
  2. Find the privacy policy. It should say which companies receive your photos.
  3. Look for a training statement. A clear yes or no on AI training is better than silence.
  4. Look for a deletion route. You should be able to ask for photos and videos to be removed.
  5. Read the refund terms. Check what happens when a render fails or a face looks wrong.
  6. Check the domain. Many sites use nearly the same name, so make sure you are on the site you meant to visit.

How tinydeskai.run handles this

TopicWhat happens here
Who receives photosOur storage host and our AI video provider, Kie.ai, which runs Kuaishou's Kling 4.0 model
AI trainingWe do not use your photos or videos to train AI models
Selling dataWe do not sell your photos or videos
Your videosStay in your account until you ask us to delete them
DeletionEmail support@tinydeskai.run; requests are completed within 30 days
Card detailsHandled by our payment partner Waffo; we never see or store them

The privacy policy has the full list of service providers.

If a video fails or looks wrong

SituationWhat you get
The video fails to renderCredits return automatically; no need to ask
A face is clearly wrongEmail within 7 days with the video date and we return the credits for that video
You have not used the packRefund on request within 14 days of purchase
You used part of the packThe unused share is refundable within those 14 days

Refunds go back to the original payment method and usually arrive within 5–10 business days. Exceptions are in the refund policy. A sharp, front-facing portrait gives the best chance of a good result; see the photo tips in the walkthrough.

Sharing the result

Label the video as AI when you post it, and do not pass it off as real footage. Our terms also ban using it to harass or deceive anyone. If a video shows you without your permission, contact us and we will review the report.

FAQ

Is it safe to upload my friends' photos to a Tiny Desk AI generator?

It depends on the site. Only upload photos of adults who agreed, and first check that the privacy policy names who receives the photos, says whether they train AI models, and explains how to delete them.

Are my photos used to train AI?

Not on tinydeskai.run. We do not use your photos or videos to train AI models, and we do not sell them. Photos go to our AI video provider only to render your video.

How do I delete my photos?

Email support@tinydeskai.run from the address on your account. We complete deletion requests within 30 days.

Why did my Tiny Desk AI video fail, and do I get my credits back?

A render can fail at the AI provider or be refused, for example because of the photo. On this site the credits for a failed video return to your account automatically, so you can try again with a clearer portrait.

Can I get a refund if the video looks wrong?

AI results vary. If a face is clearly wrong, email us within 7 days with the date of the video and we will return the credits for that video. Unused packs can be refunded within 14 days of purchase.

Can I use a photo of a celebrity or a child?

No. Public figures, anyone who did not consent and anyone under 18 are not allowed, and you must be 18 or older to use the service.

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