Niu scooters and data privacy

Hi,

thinking about buying a NIU scooter (125cc equivalent class, my 2026). NIU seems to be big on connectivity, so my question is:
Am I required to use an app to access all the features? Am I required to register my scooter with NIU and create some sort of account? Or can I just buy it, take my keys and drive like in the good old days?

Thanks!