Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026.1.30

Notice

HANGZHOU HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD ("HIKVISION", "we", or "us") believes that protecting the security and privacy of your personal information is important.

During your use of Hik-SmartWall ("Software"), your personal information may be collected and stored by your employer or the entity you belong to ("Controller"). As the developer of this Software, we take into account the data protection by design and by default principle when design and develop it, to assist Controller process personal information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "Policy") has been designed to inform you how the Software enable Controller process your personal information.

Please review this Policy before using the Software. By installing or using the Software, you acknowledge that you have agreed to the process of your personal information in accordance with the Policy.

Collection and Use of Your Information

When you use the Software, Controller may collect certain information about you as described in this Policy. As permitted by applicable law or after obtaining your prior consent, Controller may further collect personal information that is necessary for your use of the Software provided by third party. To better safeguard your rights and interests, should you have any questions, please contact Controller.

The personal information that the Software collect depends on your use of it. Here are more details on the categories of personal information it collects when you using the Software:

        Personal Information for Registration and Login

Controller shall assign an account to you for the use of the Software.

When you register through quick login, the Software will collect your account information which include username, password, device IP, device port.

When you register through account login, the Software will collect your username, password, Platform IP, Platform port.

        Device Control

When you use device basic configuration, video wall control, broadcast control, and central control system functions, the Software won't collect any of your information and no permissions is needed for grant.

Controller shall use the personal information collected in accordance with the provisions of this Policy and for the purpose of realizing the corresponding functions of the Software.

Sharing of Personal Information

HIKVISION do not collect or access personal information, thus we are unable to share personal information with third parties. However, the Software has integrated certain third party tools in the form of software development kits (SDKs) which may collect certain information directly from the Software. We will conduct strict security check before integrate such SDK. If we are informed of any non-compliance of the SDK, we will request immediately third party for correction or replace such SDK. You are also advised to implement any Software updates to the latest version.

Controller may share personal information with third parties, for example,

        its affiliates who are required to use that information in accordance with the purposes described in this Policy.

        service providers, vendors, technicians and other third-parties to help it process, store, and protect some of your data.

        third-parties that are required by mandatory law to do so. For example, to comply with legal orders and government requests; response to a subpoena, or similar legal process, including to law enforcement agencies, regulators, and courts.

You are also advised to consult Controller for the details of the sharing (if any). Controller shall not sell any personal information to third parties, unless your express consent are obtained.

Securing Your Information

Controller shall set the retention period of data based on duration necessary for management purposes or to fulfill the processing purpose. Upon expiration of such retention periods, Controller shall delete or anonymize the personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

Controller shall implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security controls that are designed to safeguard personal information. They shall also conduct periodic reviews and assessments of the effectiveness of their security controls.

Notwithstanding the above, no data transmission over the internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be perfectly secure. As a result, while Controller use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information it hold for you, it cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit over the internet with the existing security technology.

In the event of a security incident such as personal information breach, Controller shall handle personal data breaches as required by applicable data protection laws which includes, where required, notifying the breach to the relevant data protection supervisory authority and data subjects.

Accessing, Correcting and Retention of Your Personal Information

Your personal information are stored by Controller until you delete or edit it, or for as long as you are permitted by Controller to use the Software.

Depending on where you are located and subject to limitations in applicable law, you have certain rights in respect to your personal information, such as a right of access, rectification, restriction, opposition, and portability. In order to exercise your rights please contact Controller.

Transfer of Personal Information Outside of Your Jurisdiction

Controller may transfer your information outside of you jurisdiction per its consideration. However, it shall do so in accordance with applicable laws and regulation. The law, regulation, and standard of the country in which your information is stored or processed may be different from those of your own country. You have understood that the risks under applicable data protection laws are different. You are also advised to contact Controller for more information, such as if cross border transfer occurs and what mechanism it carries.

Children's Privacy

The software is not designed for Children's use. Children are not permitted to use the Software. If you think the Software has collect children's information, please report it to Controller.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or complaints regarding how Controller collects, processes, and protects your personal information, or if you have any suggestions in the Policy, please contact Controller. Generally, Controller shall response to your inquiry within the time limited required by the applicable laws.