BOTIX Inc. Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2026
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
Version: V1.0
Introduction
BOTIX Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “the Company”) recognizes the importance of your personal information and solemnly commits to protecting your privacy and security. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Policy”) aims to explain how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our official website (hereinafter referred to as “this Website”) or use our online consultation services, as well as how you can exercise your rights.
Important Notice:
Server Location: The servers for this Website are located within the People’s Republic of China.
Global Applicability: This Policy applies to users globally. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with strict data protection laws, specific sections of this Policy incorporate local legal requirements (such as the GDPR).
Action Required: Please read this Policy carefully, especially terms highlighted in bold or underlined, before submitting any personal information.
How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
We adhere to the principle of “minimal necessity,” collecting only the information essential for realizing product functions and services.
1.1 Online Consultation Services (Core Scenario)
To respond to your business inquiries, technical support requests, or cooperation intentions, when you voluntarily fill out and submit a form via the “Contact Us” or “Online Consultation” dialog box on our Website, we will collect the following information:
| Information Type | Specific Fields | Purpose of Collection | Necessity |
| Personal Identity | Your Name | To address you properly and verify contact identity. | Required |
| Business Contact | Company Name, Email Address | To verify business background and reply to inquiry content. | Required |
| Geolocation | Country or Region | To determine applicable technical support regions, export control compliance, and language services. | Required |
| Inquiry Content | Inquiry Type, Message Content (Problem Description) | To understand your needs and provide targeted solutions. | Required |
| Contact Method | Mobile Phone Number | For telephone communication in emergencies or if email delivery fails. | Optional |
Legal Basis:
For Users in China: Based on your consent and necessity for contract performance (responding to inquiries).
For EU/Global Users: Based on your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) and measures taken prior to entering into a contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).
1.2 Information Automatically Collected by the Website
When you browse this Website, we may automatically collect log information via Cookies and similar technologies, including IP addresses, browser types, access times, and clickstream data. This information is used to analyze website traffic, optimize user experience, and ensure network security.
Special Notice for EU Users: We will request your consent via a Cookie banner upon your first visit. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
1.3 Special Clarification: Maritime Intelligent Navigation Data
This Website is solely for company introduction and business consultation. Unless you explicitly participate in our testing projects and sign a separate data processing agreement, this Website will NOT collect any vessel operation data, navigation trajectories, biometric information, or onboard audio/video data.
How We Store Your Personal Information
2.1 Storage Location
All your personal information will be stored on servers located within the People’s Republic of China. We implement security measures compliant with Chinese laws and regulations to protect your data.
2.2 Storage Duration
We retain your personal information only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy.
Consultation Records: Typically retained for a fixed period after the issue is resolved (e.g., 2 years) to track service quality.
Post-Retention: After the storage period expires, we will delete or anonymize the information unless otherwise required by law.
2.3 Cross-Border Transfer Notice
Since our servers are located in China, if you are outside China, your information will be transferred to China for processing.
For EU Users: We acknowledge that this involves data transfer to a “third country.” We commit to adopting Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally recognized mechanisms to ensure your data receives a level of protection equivalent to this Policy. You have the right to know about the security safeguards of the data recipients.
How We Share, Transfer, and Publicly Disclose Your Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information to any unrelated third parties. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
Internal Authorized Personnel: Access is limited to employees within the Company who need to know such information (e.g., Sales Team, Technical Support Team, Legal & Compliance Team) to handle your inquiries.
Affiliated Companies: If referral to our overseas subsidiaries or partners is required to handle business in specific regions, we will obtain your prior consent (where applicable).
Legal Mandatory Requirements: As required by laws, regulations, court orders, or government authorities.
Service Providers: We may entrust third-party service providers (e.g., cloud storage providers, email delivery services) to process data. These providers may only process data according to our instructions and must sign strict confidentiality agreements.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you enjoy the following rights. We will establish convenient channels (see Contact Information) to accept your requests.
4.1 General Rights (Applicable to All Users)
Right to Access and Copy: You have the right to inquire about the personal information we hold about you and request a copy.
Right to Correction: If you find information is inaccurate, you have the right to request correction.
Right to Deletion: Under specific conditions (e.g., illegal processing by us, withdrawal of your consent, fulfillment of purpose), you have the right to request deletion of your information.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your authorization for the collection and use of your information at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the legality of processing carried out based on consent prior to the withdrawal.
4.2 Special Rights for EU Users (GDPR)
Right to Restriction of Processing: Under specific circumstances, you may request us to restrict the processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transmit it to another controller.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your data based on legitimate grounds.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe our processing violates the GDPR, you have the right to complain to the data protection supervisory authority in your country.
How to Exercise Your Rights: Please send an email to contact@botix.com. We will respond to your request within 15 working days .
How We Protect Your Personal Information
We employ industry-leading security technologies and management measures to protect your data, including but not limited to:
Encryption Technology: SSL/TLS encryption during data transmission; encryption algorithms for storing sensitive data.
Access Control: Strictly limiting data access permissions and implementing the principle of least privilege.
Security Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning.
Emergency Response: Formulation of data security incident emergency plans. In the event of a breach, we will notify you and regulatory authorities promptly in accordance with the law.
Protection of Minors
This Website is primarily targeted at corporate clients and professionals and is not intended for children under the age of 14 (or under 16 in the EU). If we inadvertently collect information from minors, we will delete it as soon as possible.
Policy Updates
We may revise this Policy as laws change or our business adjusts. The updated Policy will be published on this Website, and we will notify you through prominent means (e.g., pop-ups, announcements). In the event of material changes, we will seek your consent again.
Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution
8.1 Applicable Law
The interpretation of this Policy and dispute resolution shall generally be governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China.
Exception Clause: If you reside in the European Economic Area or other jurisdictions where local laws have mandatory provisions regarding user privacy protection (such as the GDPR), such mandatory provisions shall prevail within their scope of application. Any clauses in this Policy that conflict with local mandatory laws shall be automatically adjusted to comply with local laws within the scope of their application.
8.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Policy shall first be resolved through friendly negotiation between the parties. If such negotiation fails to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, the dispute shall be submitted to the Beijing International Arbitration Center (BIAC) for arbitration in accordance with its arbitration rules in effect at the time of applying for arbitration. The arbitral award shall be final and binding upon both parties.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you need to exercise your rights, please contact us via the following methods:
Company Name: Botix Inc.
Data Protection Officer Email: contact@botix.com
Contact Phone: 01063356353
Response Time: We will verify and process your request as soon as possible after receipt (typically no later than 15 working days; complex cases will not exceed 30 days).
contact@botix.com
