Privacy Policy

Update Date: June 30, 2022
Effective date: June 30, 2022

Preamble

Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2007 as a company dedicated to providing complete photovoltaic power systems solutions including residential and commercial power station solutions in technology microorientation.In addition, Deye provides suitable equipment for each application for all module types, grid and independent grids and hybrid inverter systems, small residential systems and MW commercial systems.

Deye iCloud is a PV plant monitoring platform provided by Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter also referred to as "we" or "Deye"). In order to explain how Deye iCloud will collect, use and store your personal information and what rights you have, we will explain the relevant matters to you through this guide, the main points are as follows:

It needs to be specially explained that our acquisition of a specific sensitive permission does not mean that we will necessarily collect your relevant information; Even if we have obtained sensitive permissions, we will only use it within the necessary scope, that is, during your use of related services or functions, we will collect your relevant information according to this guideline.
If you want to know more detailed information, please read the corresponding chapter according to the following index:

1. Information we collect and use

In the process of your use of the Deye iCloud service, we will collect and use the information you actively provide when using the service or generated due to the use of the service in the following ways:

1.1 When you register for the Deye iCloud services, we will collect and use your name, phone number or email. The purpose of collecting this information is to help you complete the functions of the Deye iCloud registration and protect the security of your account. If you do not provide such information, you may not be able to use our services normally. You can also choose to fill in the user name and other information according to your own needs.

1.2 During your use of Deye iCloud services, in order to ensure the normal operation of the services, optimize the user experience and protect your account security, we will collect the basic information necessary for Deye iCloud to provide services for you, including your device model, operating system, Unique Device Identifier (a string that the manufacturer assigns to your device to uniquely identify the device), login IP address, Deye iCloud version number, the method, type and status of network connection, network condition, device accelerators (such as gravity sensor), operation logs, service logs (your searches and views in Deye iCloud, service failures, referral URLs, etc.), and other information.

1.3 When you use the monitoring function, in order to allow you to see the complete monitoring data, we need to collect the SN of the datalogger under the plant and the SN of its sub-devices (such as inverters, meters, etc.). At the same time, our monitoring system will collect the uploaded data of the datalogger and its sub-devices every 5 minutes to complete the necessary data statistics and analysis functions.

1.4 When you create a plant, you need to enter the plant name, region, capacity, address, GPS location, etc. These information will be uploaded and stored in our server so that you can use it when you log in to Deye iCloud on other devices. You can also modify this information at any time.

1.5 According to the requirements of applicable laws, regulations, and standards, we may collect and use your personal information without seeking your consent if:
a) The information is required for the personal information controller to fulfill their obligations imposed by laws and regulations;
b) The information is directly related to national security or national defense;
c) The information is directly related to public safety, public health, or major public interests;
d) The information has been made public by yourself;
e) Other circumstances stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.

1.6 To ensure the security of our services and to help us better understand how our Apps are performing, we may log information such as how often you use the Apps, crash data, overall usage, performance data, and the source of the Apps. We do not merge the information we store in our analytics software with any personally identifiable information you provide in the app.

1.7 If we use your personal information beyond the purpose authorized by you, we will inform you again and obtain your express consent before using your personal information.

1.8 Currently, Deye iCloud will not request your personal information from a third party outside Deye. If in the future, it is necessary for us to indirectly obtain your information from a third party for business development, we will inform you of the source from which we will collect such information, which information we will collect, and to what extent we will use such information before obtaining the information. If we need to use your personal information collected from a third party beyond the extent to which you authorize the third party to use your information, we will seek your express consent before processing such information. We will strictly abide by the applicable laws and regulations, and require the third party to ensure the legality of the information it provides to us.

1.9 To ensure the proper and efficient functioning of our website or mobile application, we store small data files called cookies on your web browser or mobile application. The content of a cookie can only be retrieved or read by the server that created it. Each cookie is unique to your web browser or mobile application. Using cookies can help you save yourself from having to repeatedly fill in personal information, enter search content and steps and processes (example: form filling, search history). You can manage or delete cookies according to your preferences. Most browsers or mobile phone operating systems provide users with the function of clearing cached data. You can perform corresponding data clearing operations in the browser settings or mobile phone operating system settings. However, you may not be able to fully experience some of our convenience and security service functions.

1.10 Please understand that the functions and services we provide to you are constantly updated and developed. If a function or service does not inform you of the processing rules for collecting and using your information in the foregoing description, we will use page prompts, interactive procedures, The website announcement and other means will inform you of the scope, purpose and method of information collection separately, in order to obtain your consent.

2. Storage of Information

2.1 Where information is stored

We will store the collected personal information of users in the United States and Europe in accordance with laws and regulations.

2.2 Information storage duration

In general, we will keep your personal information for a period that is necessary to fulfill a certain purpose, for example:

Phone number or email:We'll keep your phone number or email (including the number or email used for registering your Deye iCloud account and that linked to the account) during your use of Deye iCloud services to ensure your normal use of the services, Such information will be deleted with the deletion of your Deye iCloud account.

Plant information: When you create plant, we need to save your plant information to ensure that you can use the monitoring function normally. When you delete your plant information, we will delete the corresponding information.

In the event that we discontinue providing our products or services, we will notify you of such change by sending a notification, posting an announcement, or other means, and delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period ("Anonymization" refers to the irreversible erasure or removal of sensitive personal information that leads to the information owner being identified. Any anonymized information shall not be considered as personal information.).

3. Information Security

We are committed to protecting users' information against theft, improper use, unauthorized access, or leakage.

We will use efforts not less than a reasonable degree of care to protect the security of user information. For example, we will use encryption technologies (such as SSL), data anonymization, and other methods to protect your personal information.

We will enhance the security of the software installed on your device using ever-improving technical means to prevent your personal information from leakage. For example, we will perform partial information encryption on your device for secure data transmission; collect the information about the apps installed or the processes running on your device, or the data stored in the device memory to defend against viruses, Trojans, or other malicious programs or websites; analyze and use the data such as unique device identifiers, login IP addresses, operation logs, and location information to take measures or issue alerts to prevent against illegal acts including Internet scam, account theft, and impersonation, and to carry out security inspection.

We have the relevant management policies, processes, and teams in place to ensure information security. For example, We strictly restrict personnel who can access the information, require them to comply with confidentiality obligations, and conduct personnel audits.

In the event of information leakage or any other incident related to information security, we will make immediate response to such incident to avoid the worsening of the incident and prevent it further affecting more users, and will notify you of the incident by sending you a notification or posting an announcement.

At present, Deye iCloud has passed the grading, filing and annual evaluation of the national network security level protection (level 3). In terms of information security, it has met the requirements of international authoritative certification standards such as ISO27001 and international information security management system, and has obtained corresponding certifications.

We will take all possible technical measures to protect your information but makes no guarantee or warranty that our technical measures will eliminate all security risks.

4. Information Sharing

4.1 In order to do a good job in after-sales service of device, device manufacturers and their distributors can access your plant through the device library, products and other functions. The specific operation method is to click "Check System" in the device list of the device library and product. We will use read-only permission authorizes the plant to the device manufacturer and its distributors. You can also see the authorized device manufacturers and their distributors in the plant detail - authorization information. If you do not want these businesses to see your plant, you can delete these businesses in the plant detail - authorization information. If you do not want these device manufacturer and its distributors to access your plant by clicking "Check System", you can open it in the plant detail - authorization information "Plant authorization restrictions" so that device manufacturers and their distributors cannot access your plant unless you actively authorize plant to them.

4.2 In order to ensure the realization of some independent functions and enable you to use and enjoy more services and functions, we will embed third-party SDKs in the application, and we will carefully evaluate the purpose of using such SDKs. For more information on the purpose, method and scope of SDK processing of personal information, please see 《Third Party Sharing Checklist》.

With the continuous development of our business, Deye may conduct mergers, divisions and other transactions. If it involves the transfer of personal information, we will inform you of the relevant circumstances, and continue to protect or require new processors continue to protect your personal information.

5. Your Rights

Deye iCloud is designed in such a way that you can easily access, change, or delete your personal information and withdraw your consent regarding the use of your personal information and delete your account by following the steps below. The Report feature is also available in Deye iCloud for you to submit feedback, to which we will respond quickly. The operation procedures may vary with different operating systems or different Deye iCloud versions. We may adjust the operation procedures from time to time to optimize user experience. Therefore, the following procedures are for reference only. If you still have any questions about the ways and means of exercising relevant rights, you can contact us through the methods disclosed in Article 8 of these Rules.

5.1 Access and copy personal information

5.1.1 Access basic information such as avatar, name, etc.:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "Account related";
3) Access your information.

5.1.2 Access phone number, email, username, password:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "Account related";
3) Access your information.

5.1.3 Access and copy personal information:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "System Setting";
3) Tap "View and Export My Information";
4) Tap "Export My Information", to make a copy of your personal information and send it to the email address you specify.

5.1.4 Access Third Party Sharing Checklist:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "System Setting";
3) Tap "Third Party Sharing Checklist";

5.2 Delete personal information

5.2.1 Delete plant:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, enter the plant detail, tap "…" icon in the upper right corner;
2) Tap "Delete";

5.3 Change personal information

5.3.1 Change avatar, name:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu"
2) Tap "Account related";
3) Make changes.

5.3.2 Change phone number, email, username, password:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "Account related";
3) Make changes.

5.4 Function and permission management

5.4.1 System Permissions:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "System Setting";
3) Tap "System Permissions";
4) Tap "Go to system settings";

5.5 Delete account

5.5.1 Delete Deye iCloud account:

1) After entering Deye iCloud , tap "Sidebar Menu";
2) Tap "Account related";
3) Tap "Account Cancellation".

5.6 Privacy feature settings

5.6.1 Set whether device manufacturers and their distributors can access your plant through the device library and products:

1) After entering Deye iCloud, enter the plant detail - authorizations;
2) Tap to open "Authorization Restriction", then the device manufacturer and its distributors will not be able to access your plant through the device library and products;
3) Tap to close "Authorization Restriction", then the device manufacturer and its distributors can access your plant through the device library and products;

6. Amendments

This Policy may be updated, revised, amended, or modified as appropriate from time to time. In the event of any updates, changes, or amendments to any provisions in this Policy, we will provide you with the changed Policy by pushing a notification, showing a pop-up, or other means when you log in to Deye iCloud or the app version is updated.

7. Others

Under certain specific services or functions of the Deye iCloud, we may also inform you of the purpose, method or scope of processing personal information through interactive copywriting, product interface or pop-up window. In case of inconsistency, the content notified separately shall prevail.

8. Contact us

We have set up a dedicated personal information protection team and person in charge of personal information protection. If you have any questions, complaints or suggestions about this privacy policy or personal information protection, you can contact us in any of the following ways:
1) Contact us by phone: 86120560
2) Send your question to service@deye.com.cn;
We will review the issue as soon as possible and respond within fifteen days of receiving your complaint feedback.