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You are aware and agree that non-essential permissions may be refused or withdrawn at any time without affecting the use of core functions;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.
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
Depending on different scenarios in which you use our services, we may collect the following types of personal information:
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Information Type |
Specific Content |
Collection Scenario |
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Account Registration Information |
Mobile phone number, email address, login password |
When registering an OtoFarm account |
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Personal Profile Information |
Nickname, profile picture |
When editing personal profile |
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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 |
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After-Sales Request Information |
Contact person name, contact phone/email, fault description text, fault photos |
When submitting after-sales service requests via this App |
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Communication Information |
Inquiries, opinions, or complaints sent to us through customer service channels (phone, email, online customer service) |
When contacting us via this App |
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Information Type |
Specific Content |
Purpose of Collection |
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Device Information |
Device model, operating system version, unique device identifier, device language/region setting, screen resolution |
To ensure App compatibility and provide basic services |
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Log Information |
IP address, access time, page views, click records, crash logs |
To analyze usage behavior, improve product experience, and ensure security |
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Location Information |
Approximate location data (with your authorization) |
To provide localized services and recommendations |
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Identifier Information |
Advertising identifier (IDFA/GAID) for third-party SDK use |
For advertising and analytics purposes (see Section IV) |
We will use the collected personal information for the following purposes:
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Purpose |
Description |
Basis |
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Account Management |
Account registration, identity verification, login authentication, password recovery |
Necessary for performance of contract / Your consent |
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Product Functionality |
Remote device control, scheduled task management, real-time status monitoring, data recording |
Necessary for performance of contract / Your consent |
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Customer Service
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Responding to inquiries, handling feedback, providing technical support, processing after-sales requests |
Necessary for performance of contract / Legitimate interests |
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Security & Fraud Prevention |
Identity verification, abnormal activity detection, prevention of malicious attacks |
Legitimate interests |
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Product Improvement |
Analyzing user behavior patterns, optimizing product features, developing new functions
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Your consent / Legitimate interests |
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Legal Compliance |
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and government requirements
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Legal obligations |
This App may request the following system permissions during use. Each permission corresponds to specific functional scenarios:
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Permission |
Functionality |
Can Be Refused? |
Impact of Refusal |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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:
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SDK Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Data Collected |
Privacy Policy Link |
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Google Firebase Analytics |
Google LLC |
User behavior analysis, crash monitoring, statistical reporting
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Device model, OS version, app version, event data (page views, clicks), approximate location (optional)
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Google Crashlytics |
Google LLC |
App crash collection and analysis
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Device info, crash log stack trace, battery state
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Google Cloud Messaging / FCM |
Google LLC |
Push notification message delivery
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Device registration token, notification delivery status
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Google Sign-In
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Google LLC |
Google account login authentication
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Basic profile info (name, email) authorized by user
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Item |
Details |
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Storage Location |
Primary servers located in Mainland China; backup servers may be distributed across other regions based on disaster recovery requirements |
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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. |
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International Transfer
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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). |
We adopt industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including but not limited to:
In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, you enjoy the following rights regarding your personal information:
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.
This App may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies for the following purposes:
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.
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.
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:
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.
If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us through the following channels:
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Item |
Contact Information |
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Data Controller |
Googol Technology Co., Ltd. |
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Website |
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Mailing Address
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Googol Technology Building, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China |
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Data Protection Officer (DPO) |
Please contact via the above email address with the subject line "DPO Inquiry - Privacy Policy" |
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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.