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This Privacy Policy explains how PolarX Robotics Pty Ltd collects, uses, discloses, stores and protects information across our website, app, software, robots and related services.
Last updated: June 30, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how PolarX Robotics Pty Ltd and its related entities, representatives, authorised distributors, service partners, contractors, engineers and support providers, where applicable, ("PolarX", "we", "us" or "our") collect, use, disclose, store and protect information when you use our website, mobile application, robot mapping software, robot management platform, cleaning robots, customer support and related services.
By using our website, app, software, robots or related services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services.
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- the PolarX website
- the PolarX mobile application
- PolarX robot mapping and robot management software
- compatible PolarX cleaning robots and connected services
- demo requests, sales enquiries, training, maintenance, diagnostics, repair, support and related business communications
1. Who We Are
PolarX provides commercial and industrial robotic facility cleaning solutions.
Our products and services may include cleaning robots, robot mapping software, robot management tools, remote diagnostics, service support, training, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair assistance and related digital platforms.
Our robot mapping software allows business users to create, manage and update facility maps for compatible PolarX cleaning robots. It may help users define cleaning areas, cleaning routes, schedules, no-go zones, docking locations, restricted areas and operational settings.
Our services are primarily designed for business, commercial, industrial, institutional and facility management environments, such as warehouses, schools, retail spaces, offices, transport facilities, public buildings and other commercial sites.
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information depending on how you interact with PolarX, our website, app, software, robots and support services.
2.1 Account and Contact Information
When you create an account, contact us, request a demo or use our services, we may collect:
We use this information to create and manage accounts, provide access to our services, communicate with users and provide support.
We do not store plain-text passwords.
- name
- email address
- phone number
- username
- encrypted password or authentication information
- company name
- job title
- country or region
- business address
- account settings
- user preferences
- communication preferences
2.2 Business and Customer Information
If you contact us, request a demo, purchase or use our products, or receive support, we may collect:
- company details
- facility type
- industry
- site name
- service history
- sales enquiry details
- demo request details
- distributor or dealer information
- training records
- support records
- maintenance records
- warranty-related information
- customer feedback
2.3 Robot and Device Information
When you connect, configure, operate, monitor or manage a PolarX robot through our app or software, we may collect:
We use this information to provide robot operation, remote diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair assistance, technical support, product improvement and service reliability.
- robot model
- robot serial number
- robot identifier
- device identifiers
- firmware version
- software version
- robot operating status
- battery status
- charging status
- docking status
- cleaning task status
- task history
- operating records
- error codes
- fault reports
- diagnostic logs
- maintenance records
- sensor status
- performance data
- usage records
2.4 Mapping, Site, and Operational Data
Our robot mapping software may collect or process information related to the facility where the robot is used. This may include:
This information is used to provide mapping, cleaning route planning, robot task scheduling, remote diagnostics, maintenance, troubleshooting and technical support.
Facility maps, cleaning routes, restricted areas and operational data may contain commercially sensitive information about a customer's site. We treat this information as operational service information and take reasonable steps to protect it.
We recommend that users do not include unnecessary personal information in map names, route names, area names, task names or other custom labels.
- facility maps
- cleaning areas
- cleaning zones
- cleaning routes
- no-go zones
- restricted areas
- docking locations
- scheduled tasks
- task names
- area names
- route settings
- map edits
- cleaning coverage data
- operational logs
- site configuration data
2.5 App, Device, and Technical Information
When you use our app, website or software, we may collect technical information such as:
This information helps us maintain security, troubleshoot issues, fix bugs, provide remote diagnostics, improve performance and support our services.
- IP address
- device type
- device identifiers
- operating system
- app version
- browser type
- language settings
- login time
- session information
- access logs
- app usage logs
- crash reports
- diagnostic data
- error reports
- security logs
- push notification tokens
- general interaction data
2.6 App Permissions
Depending on the features you use, the PolarX app may request access to certain device permissions.
You can manage app permissions through your device settings. Some features may not work properly if required permissions are disabled.
- Notifications: to send robot status updates, task alerts, maintenance reminders, service messages, account notices or technical notifications
- Bluetooth or Local Network: to support robot pairing, robot setup, device connection or local communication
- Camera or Photos: to allow users to upload images for support, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting or service records
- Location: where necessary for robot setup, pairing, site management, service delivery, security or troubleshooting
- Files or Storage: where necessary to upload, download or manage maps, logs, service files or support materials
2.7 Support and Communication Information
If you contact us by email, phone, website form, app support, distributor, dealer, engineer or service technician, we may collect:
- message content
- attachments
- photos or videos you provide
- support ticket details
- troubleshooting information
- repair information
- service notes
- communication records
- feedback and survey responses
2.8 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from authorised distributors, dealers, engineers, service technicians, installation partners, maintenance partners, business partners or platform service providers where necessary to provide sales, installation, training, support, diagnostics, repair, warranty, maintenance or customer service.
3. Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, health information, biometric information, criminal records or other legally sensitive categories of personal information.
Please do not provide sensitive personal information to us unless we specifically request it and it is necessary for a lawful purpose.
If sensitive information is accidentally provided to us, we will handle it in accordance with applicable laws.
4. How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
We do not use personal information to make decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects without appropriate human review, unless permitted by applicable law.
- to provide, operate, maintain and improve our website, app, software, robots and related services
- to create, authenticate and manage user accounts
- to provide robot mapping and robot management functions
- to create, store, update and manage facility maps
- to configure cleaning areas, routes, schedules, no-go zones, docking locations and operational settings
- to monitor robot status, cleaning tasks, operational performance and service needs
- to provide remote diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair assistance, maintenance, training and customer support
- to investigate robot faults, software errors, crash reports, connectivity issues and service problems
- to send robot alerts, service messages, security notices, account notices, maintenance reminders and push notifications
- to respond to sales enquiries, demo requests, service requests and business communications
- to improve robot safety, reliability, functionality and user experience
- to analyse app, website, robot and service performance
- to manage warranties, service records, contracts, customer relationships and business records
- to detect, prevent and respond to fraud, misuse, security incidents, unauthorised access or technical abuse
- to comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, tax, insurance and dispute resolution obligations
- to protect our rights, property, users, staff, services and business operations
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Depending on your location and applicable law, we may process personal information on one or more of the following bases:
- Contract: where processing is necessary to provide our app, software, robots, support, maintenance, diagnostics, repair assistance or related services
- Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for business operations, product improvement, service delivery, security, diagnostics, maintenance, customer support or protecting our services
- Consent: where you have given us permission, such as enabling certain app permissions, receiving certain communications or where consent is required by law
- Legal obligations: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, government requests, accounting, tax or record-keeping obligations
- Protection of rights and safety: where processing is necessary to protect users, staff, customers, property, systems, services, legal rights or business operations
6. How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information where necessary and appropriate for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
6.1 Engineers, Technicians, and Support Providers
We may share relevant account, robot, device, mapping, operational, diagnostic and support information with PolarX engineers, technical staff, service technicians, contractors, repair providers, maintenance providers, installation partners and support personnel.
This may be necessary to:
- diagnose robot faults
- investigate app or software issues
- repair or maintain robots
- review maps, routes, logs and operational records
- provide remote support
- provide on-site support
- improve robot reliability
- resolve customer support requests
6.2 Authorised Distributors, Dealers, and Service Partners
We may share relevant information with authorised PolarX distributors, dealers, installation partners, service partners, maintenance partners and training providers where necessary to:
- provide demonstrations
- install products
- configure robots
- train users
- provide maintenance
- diagnose faults
- repair products
- manage warranties
- support customers
- provide after-sales service
6.3 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business and services, such as:
These providers are expected to process information only for the services they provide to us and to protect it appropriately.
- cloud hosting providers
- server infrastructure providers
- data storage providers
- app hosting providers
- analytics providers
- crash reporting and diagnostics providers
- push notification providers
- customer support platforms
- email and communication providers
- cybersecurity providers
- professional advisers such as lawyers, accountants, insurers and auditors
6.4 Business Customers and Account Administrators
If your account is provided, managed or paid for by your employer, organisation, facility operator, distributor or business customer, authorised administrators may be able to access certain information related to your account, robot operation, facility maps, cleaning tasks, logs and service usage.
6.5 Legal, Safety, and Compliance
We may disclose information if required or permitted by law, including to:
We may also disclose information where necessary to protect rights, safety, property, systems, services, users, staff, customers or business operations.
- courts
- regulators
- government agencies
- law enforcement authorities
- insurers
- professional advisers
- parties involved in legal claims, disputes, investigations or compliance matters
6.6 Business Transfers
If PolarX is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, investment, sale of assets, transfer of business or similar transaction, information may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction.
7. Third-Party Services
Our website, app, software and connected services may use third-party services for hosting, infrastructure, analytics, diagnostics, crash reporting, push notifications, customer support, cybersecurity, app distribution and related functions.
These third parties may process limited information on our behalf.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms or services that are not controlled by PolarX. You should review the privacy policies of those third parties where applicable.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.
We do not sell personal information through cookies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
- operate the website
- remember preferences
- improve performance
- understand website traffic
- maintain security
- fix errors
- improve user experience
9. International Data Transfers
Our servers and service infrastructure may be located in the United States.
Your information may be transferred to, stored in or processed in the United States and other countries where PolarX, our service providers, engineers, distributors or partners operate.
These countries may have privacy and data protection laws that are different from those in your country.
Where information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to protect it in accordance with applicable privacy laws and this Privacy Policy.
10. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
This may include retaining information to:
When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, de-identify, anonymise or securely store it.
Some information may remain in backups, archives or technical logs for a limited period before deletion is technically possible.
- provide our app, software, robots and related services
- maintain user accounts
- operate and support robots
- maintain facility maps, routes, task records and service history
- provide remote diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, warranty support and repair assistance
- maintain business, accounting, tax, insurance and legal records
- comply with contractual, regulatory and legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- investigate faults, errors, misuse or security incidents
- protect our legal rights and business operations
11. Security
We use reasonable technical, organisational and administrative measures to protect information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, interference, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
These measures may include access controls, authentication, permission management, encryption where appropriate, system monitoring, staff access limitations, service provider controls and internal security procedures.
However, no method of electronic transmission, remote connection, cloud storage or information system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Users are responsible for keeping account credentials secure and for using our services in a safe and appropriate environment.
12. Account Registration, Updates, and Deletion
Users may be required to create an account to access certain PolarX app, robot mapping, robot management, remote diagnostics or support features.
You may review, update or correct certain account information through your account settings, where available.
To request account deletion, you must contact us using the contact details in this Privacy Policy or use any account deletion request feature provided in the PolarX app.
When we receive an account deletion request, we may need to verify your identity before processing the request.
After verification, we will take reasonable steps to delete or deactivate your account and associated personal information, unless we are required or permitted to retain certain information for legal, security, fraud prevention, warranty, support, accounting, dispute resolution, technical or legitimate business purposes.
Deleting an account may affect your ability to access facility maps, robot settings, cleaning routes, task history, service records, support history, diagnostic records and related services.
13. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in this Privacy Policy.
We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law. Some requests may be subject to identity verification, legal limitations, technical limitations or legitimate retention requirements.
- request access to personal information we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- request deletion of certain information
- object to or restrict certain processing activities
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- request information about how we collect, use, disclose and store your information
- complain to a privacy regulator
- disable app permissions through your device settings
- opt out of non-essential marketing communications
14. Australia and New Zealand Privacy Rights
If you are located in Australia, we handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, where applicable.
If you are located in New Zealand, we handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020, where applicable.
You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
If you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately, please contact us first so we can respond to your concern.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the relevant privacy regulator, such as the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner or the Office of the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner.
15. European, United Kingdom, and Similar Privacy Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland or another region with similar privacy laws, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws.
These may include the right to:
Where required, we rely on appropriate legal bases for processing, such as contract, legitimate interests, consent, legal obligations or protection of rights and safety.
- access your personal information
- correct inaccurate information
- request deletion
- restrict processing
- object to processing
- request data portability
- withdraw consent
- complain to a data protection authority
16. United States Privacy Rights
If you are located in the United States, certain state privacy laws may provide additional rights depending on your state of residence and the nature of your interaction with us.
These may include rights to access, correct, delete or receive information about certain personal data.
We do not sell personal information.
We do not knowingly use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes that would require a right to limit under applicable state privacy laws, unless otherwise disclosed.
To exercise any applicable rights, contact us using the details in this Privacy Policy.
17. Children and Minors
Our services are intended for business, commercial, industrial and facility management use.
They are not directed to children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
18. Marketing Communications
We may send business, service, product, event or marketing communications where permitted by law.
You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in the communication or by contacting us.
Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send important service, account, security, legal, maintenance, diagnostic or transactional messages.
19. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised "Last updated" date.
If we make material changes, we may notify users through the app, website, email or another appropriate method.
Your continued use of our services after an updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means you acknowledge the updated policy.
20. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, complaints or account deletion requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact us:
PolarX Robotics Pty Ltd
Email: info@polarxrobotics.com.au
