Effective date: May 27, 2026
Privacy Policy
This policy describes how ParkME handles your information when you use our website and related services.
1. Introduction
ParkME ("we", "us", "our") operates a parking discovery platform that helps drivers find hourly parking and helps lot operators manage availability. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
2. Information we collect
We may collect: (a) search and location inputs you provide (address, coordinates) to show nearby lots; (b) account information for owners and administrators (name, email); (c) technical data such as browser type, device, and approximate usage analytics when you consent to analytics cookies; (d) operational data from parking sensors where installed (e.g. entry/exit events tied to a lot, not marketing profiles).
3. How we use information
We use information to display parking availability and pricing, calculate distance and drive-time estimates, operate owner/admin dashboards, improve reliability, prevent abuse, and comply with law. We do not sell personal information.
4. Location data
If you allow browser location access, we use it only to sort nearby lots and improve estimates. You may search by address instead. Location is not used for unrelated advertising.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We use necessary cookies for security and sign-in. With your consent, we may use analytics cookies (Google Tag Manager) and functional cookies (language preferences, remembering your last search area in session storage). You can change preferences anytime via Cookie settings in the footer.
6. Sharing with service providers
We may share limited data with infrastructure and map providers (e.g. Google Maps / Google APIs) strictly to deliver features you request. Operators see data related to their own lots and sessions.
7. Retention
We retain account and operational records as long as needed to provide the service, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider settings.
8. Your rights
Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. Contact us using the details below. You may withdraw cookie consent without affecting necessary site functions.
9. Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect data in transit and at rest. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; please use strong passwords for owner and admin accounts.
10. Children
ParkME is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact
Questions about privacy: contact@parkme.et · Phone: +251912345678 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This document is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified counsel for jurisdiction-specific requirements.