ParkSafe Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

ParkSafe ("we", "our", or "the app") is a parking assistance application that helps users find and understand parking regulations in New York City. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Location Data

• What: Your device's geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• When: Only while you are actively using the app
• Why: To display parking signs and restrictions near your current location
• Storage: Location data is NOT stored on our servers. It is only used in real-time to query parking sign information and is immediately discarded.

Local Device Data

• Parking Reminders: When you create reminders for parking restrictions, this information is stored locally on your device only. We do not have access to your reminders.
• Preferences: App settings and preferences are stored locally on your device.

Diagnostic Data

• What: Crash reports, device model, and iOS version
• When: Only when the app crashes
• Why: To identify and fix bugs, improving app stability for all users
• Storage: Crash data is sent to Firebase Crashlytics (Google) and stored on their servers. This data does not include personal information, location, or any content from your reminders.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Account or login information
• Payment information
• Browsing history
• Contacts or address book
• Photos or media
• Device identifiers for advertising purposes

How We Use Information

Location data is used solely to:

1. Query our parking sign database for signs near your location
2. Display relevant parking restrictions on the map

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your location with advertisers
• Track your location history
• Create user profiles
• Use data for targeted advertising

Data Storage and Security

• Server-side: We do not store any personal or location data on our servers. API requests are processed in real-time and not logged with identifiable information.
• Device-side: Reminders and preferences are stored locally using iOS secure storage mechanisms.
• Transit: All communication with our servers uses HTTPS encryption.

Third-Party Services

ParkSafe uses the following third-party services:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Hosts our API infrastructure. AWS does not receive any personal information. See AWS Privacy Policy.
• Apple MapKit: Displays maps within the app. See Apple Privacy Policy.
• Firebase Crashlytics (Google): Collects crash reports to help us improve app stability. This includes device model, OS version, and crash stack traces. No personal information is collected. See Firebase Privacy Policy.

Your Rights and Choices

Location Access

You can control location access at any time:

1. Go to iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services
2. Find ParkSafe and choose your preferred setting
3. You can use the app without location access, but you'll need to manually navigate the map

Notifications

You can enable or disable notifications:

1. Go to iOS Settings > Notifications > ParkSafe
2. Toggle notifications on or off

Delete Data

To delete all locally stored data:

1. Delete the ParkSafe app from your device
2. All local data (reminders, preferences) will be permanently removed

Children's Privacy

ParkSafe is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: parksafellc@gmail.com

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights regarding their personal information. Since ParkSafe does not collect, store, or sell personal information, these provisions do not apply. However, you may still contact us with any questions.

European Users

ParkSafe complies with GDPR requirements. Since we do not collect or process personal data, there is no data to access, rectify, or delete from our servers. All user data remains on your device under your control.