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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy v2

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2026    |    Version: V2.0

Introduction

Googol Technology Co., Ltd. and its affiliates (hereinafter referred to as "We" or "Googoltech") fully recognize the importance of your personal information to you. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") is intended to explain to you how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information, as well as the rights you enjoy, when you visit the Googoltech website (googoltech.com) (hereinafter referred to as "this Website") and use our OtoFarm (Vegetable Growing Machine) mobile application (hereinafter referred to as "this App").

Please carefully read the entire contents of this Policy before registering an account or using our services. If you do not agree with any provisions of this Policy, please do not register, log in, or use our products and services.

By checking the consent box or clicking the [Agree] button when you first launch this App or register/log in to your account, you indicate that:

You have fully read, understood, and voluntarily accept all contents of this Privacy Policy;

You explicitly authorize us to collect, use, store, and share your personal information and apply for relevant device permissions in accordance with this Policy;

You are aware and agree that non-essential permissions may be refused or withdrawn at any time without affecting the use of core functions;

You agree that this Policy is legally binding on you.

Table of Contents

I. What Information We Collect

II. How We Use Your Information

III. Permission Request and Usage Description

IV. Third-Party SDKs and Data Sharing

V. Information Storage and Protection

VI. Your Rights

VII. Cookies and Similar Technologies

VIII. Protection of Minors

IX. Updates to This Policy

X. Contact Us

I. What Information We Collect

Depending on different scenarios in which you use our services, we may collect the following types of personal information:

1.1 Information You Actively Provide

Information Type

Specific Content

Collection Scenario

Account Registration Information

Mobile phone number, email address, login password

When registering an OtoFarm account

Personal Profile Information

Nickname, profile picture

When editing personal profile

Device Control Information

Lighting settings, water pump settings, spray settings, ventilation settings, UV sterilization settings, scheduled plans

When using this App's device control function

After-Sales Request Information

Contact person name, contact phone/email, fault description text, fault photos

When submitting after-sales service requests via this App

Communication Information

Inquiries, opinions, or complaints sent to us through customer service channels (phone, email, online customer service)

When contacting us via this App

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Information Type

Specific Content

Purpose of Collection

Device Information

Device model, operating system version, unique device identifier, device language/region setting, screen resolution

To ensure App compatibility and provide basic services

Log Information

IP address, access time, page views, click records, crash logs

To analyze usage behavior, improve product experience, and ensure security

Location Information

Approximate location data (with your authorization)

To provide localized services and recommendations

Identifier Information

Advertising identifier (IDFA/GAID) for third-party SDK use

For advertising and analytics purposes (see Section IV)

II. How We Use Your Information

We will use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

Purpose

Description

Basis

Account Management

Account registration, identity verification, login authentication, password recovery

Necessary for performance of contract / Your consent

Product Functionality

Remote device control, scheduled task management, real-time status monitoring, data recording

Necessary for performance of contract / Your consent

Customer Service


Responding to inquiries, handling feedback, providing technical support, processing after-sales requests

Necessary for performance of contract / Legitimate interests

Security & Fraud Prevention

Identity verification, abnormal activity detection, prevention of malicious attacks

Legitimate interests

Product Improvement

Analyzing user behavior patterns, optimizing product features, developing new functions


Your consent / Legitimate interests

Legal Compliance

Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements


Legal obligations

III. Permission Request and Usage Description

This App may request the following system permissions during use. Each permission corresponds to specific functional scenarios:

3.1 Android System Permissions

Permission

Functionality

Can Be Refused?

Impact of Refusal

CAMERA (Camera)

Scanning QR codes for device pairing, taking photos for after-sales fault reporting

Yes

Cannot scan QR codes or take photos manually; can still enter pairing code manually or select existing photos

PHOTOS/MEDIA/FILES (Photo/Media/File)

Selecting photos from album as avatar or for after-sales fault photo upload

Yes

Cannot select photos from album; can take photos directly via camera permission

NOTIFICATIONS (Notifications)

Sending push notifications about device status alerts, scheduled reminders, and important announcements

Yes

Will not receive push notifications; can still view device status normally within the App

BLUETOOTH_CONNECT / BLUETOOTH_SCAN (Bluetooth)

Searching for nearby devices, establishing Bluetooth connection for device control

No (Core)

Cannot discover or connect to OtoFarm devices; core functionality unavailable

3.2 How to Manage Permissions

  • iOS: Go to Settings → [App Name] to manage each permission individually at any time.
  • Android: Go to Settings → Apps → [App Name] → Permissions to manage each permission at any time.
  • If a previously refused permission is needed again, the App will guide you to re-authorize in system settings.

IV. Third-Party SDKs and Data Sharing

To provide better services, certain functional modules of this App are implemented by embedding third-party SDKs (Software Development Kits). The following table lists the third-party SDKs we currently use and their data processing:

SDK Name

Provider

Purpose

Data Collected

Privacy Policy Link

Google Firebase Analytics

Google LLC

User behavior analysis, crash monitoring, statistical reporting


Device model, OS version, app version, event data (page views, clicks), approximate location (optional)


policies.google.com/privacy

Google Crashlytics

Google LLC

App crash collection and analysis


Device info, crash log stack trace, battery state


policies.google.com/privacy


Google Cloud Messaging / FCM

Google LLC

Push notification message delivery


Device registration token, notification delivery status


policies.google.com/privacy


Google Sign-In


Google LLC

Google account login authentication


Basic profile info (name, email) authorized by user


policies.google.com/privacy


4.1 Data Sharing Principles

  • We will not sell your personal information to any third party.
  • Shared only for the purposes stated above: Data is shared solely with the third-party SDK providers listed above, limited to the scope necessary to achieve the purposes described.
  • Security measures required: We require all third parties to comply with data protection laws and adopt appropriate security measures.
  • Transparency: The privacy policies of these third-party SDK providers are linked above. We recommend that you review them carefully.

V. Information Storage and Protection

5.1 Information Storage

Item

Details

Storage Location

Primary servers located in Mainland China; backup servers may be distributed across other regions based on disaster recovery requirements

Storage Period

Personal information will be retained for the duration necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations (generally no less than the statutory retention period after account deactivation). For details, please refer to the specific purpose descriptions in each section.

International Transfer


Under normal circumstances, your personal information is stored and processed within Mainland China. If international transfer is required due to business needs or technical architecture, we will obtain your separate consent in advance, comply with applicable cross-border data transfer requirements, and ensure an adequate level of protection through appropriate legal mechanisms (such as entering into standard contractual clauses).

5.2 Protection Measures

We adopt industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Data Encryption: Sensitive data (e.g., passwords) is stored using irreversible hashing algorithms; transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption protocols.
  • Access Control: Strict role-based access control (RBAC); only authorized personnel may access personal information according to their job duties.
  • Security Audits: Regular security vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
  • Employee Training: Regular privacy and data security training for personnel who handle data.
  • Incident Response: A data breach incident response plan has been established. In the event of a security incident that may cause personal information leakage, we will promptly notify you and report to the competent regulatory authorities in accordance with legal requirements.

VI. Your Rights

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, you enjoy the following rights regarding your personal information:

  1. Right to Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you through the "Privacy Settings" or "Account Management" section within the App.
  2. Right to Correction: You may modify or update your personal profile (nickname, avatar, etc.) within the App. For changes to registered information (phone number, email), please contact customer service.
  3. Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information under the following circumstances: (a) our processing of the personal information is unlawful; (b) we no longer need the personal information for the stated purposes after you withdraw consent; (c) the App ceases operations or services are discontinued. Please note that deletion requests may be restricted by laws and regulations (e.g., transaction records must be retained for a statutory period).
  4. Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw previously given consent at any time through the App's settings or system permission management interface. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of prior processing based on that consent.
  5. Right to Account Cancellation: You may submit an account cancellation request through the App. After verification, your account will be deactivated within [15] working days, and relevant personal information will be deleted or anonymized in accordance with the law (except where retention is required by law).
  6. Right to Portability: Where technically feasible, you may request export of your device control records, scheduled plan data, and other structured personal information in a commonly used format.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us through the channels provided in Section X. We will respond to your request within 15 days. In cases where we cannot fully accommodate your request, we will provide a reasoned explanation.

VII. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This App may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Preference Memory: Remembering your device connection preferences and display settings to improve user experience.
  • Analytics: Collecting anonymous usage statistics to help analyze App usage patterns (in conjunction with Google Firebase Analytics).
  • Security: Supporting identity verification and fraud detection.

You may clear cookie data by clearing the App's cache in your mobile device's system settings or by reinstalling this App. Note that doing so may affect some personalized features.

VIII. Protection of Minors

We attach great importance to the protection of minors' personal information:

  • This App is primarily designed for users aged 18 and above. If you are a minor under 18 years of age, please use this App under the guidance and supervision of a parent or legal guardian, and ensure that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian before registering an account or using this App's functions.

  • If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information of a minor without obtaining the requisite parental/guardian consent, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as practicable.

  • Parents or guardians who wish to access, correct, or delete personal information related to a minor may contact us through the channels provided in Section X, and we will cooperate actively upon verifying the guardian relationship.

IX. Updates to This Policy

This Policy may be updated from time to time to comply with changes in applicable laws, regulations, or technical conditions, or adjustments to our products and services. Major updates will be notified as follows:

  1. In-App Notification: A pop-up prompt will appear when you launch the App, notifying you of significant changes.
  2. Push Notification: Push notifications will be sent to inform you of policy updates.
  3. Version Record Update: The "Effective Date" and "Version" on the first page of this Policy will be updated.
  4. Re-consent Required: For updates involving substantial changes (such as changes to the purpose or method of personal information use, or changes to scope of data sharing), we will re-obtain your explicit consent.

We recommend that you periodically review the latest version of this Policy to stay informed about how we protect your personal information. The historical versions of this Policy will be archived in the App's "About" or "Help" page for your review.

X. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us through the following channels:

Item

Contact Information

Data Controller

Googol Technology Co., Ltd.

Email

privacy@googoltech.com

Website

www.googoltech.com

Mailing Address


Googol Technology Building, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Please contact via the above email address with the subject line "DPO Inquiry - Privacy Policy"

Response Time

We will respond to legitimate requests within 15 working days. For complex matters requiring investigation, we will notify you of the expected timeline within 5 working days.

This Policy was last updated on June 1, 2026 and took effect on the same day. The Chinese version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy between the Chinese and English versions.

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