Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Parking Saver ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data our app collects, how it's used, and your rights regarding that data.
Key Point: Parking Saver stores all your parking data locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store your personal parking information on any external servers.
Information We Collect
1. Location Data
We collect precise location data to provide our core functionality:
- Purpose: To save your parking location and help you navigate back to your car
- Storage: Stored locally on your device only
- Sharing: Never shared with third parties
- Control: You can delete your parking history at any time within the app
2. Camera and Photos
The app may request camera access to:
- Take photos of your parking spot for visual reference
- Provide AR (Augmented Reality) navigation features
Photos are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded to any server.
3. Bluetooth Data
If you enable the auto-save feature, the app may access Bluetooth to:
- Detect when you disconnect from your car's Bluetooth
- Automatically prompt you to save your parking location
We do not collect or store Bluetooth device identifiers beyond what's necessary for this feature.
4. Advertising Data
Our app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. Google may collect:
- Device advertising identifiers
- General location (country/region) for ad targeting
- App usage data for ad personalization
For more information about Google's data practices, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Collection Summary
| Data Type | Collected | Stored On | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precise Location | Yes | Your device only | No |
| Photos | Yes (optional) | Your device only | No |
| Parking Notes | Yes (optional) | Your device only | No |
| Bluetooth Info | Yes (if enabled) | Your device only | No |
| Advertising ID | Yes (by Google) | Google servers | Google AdMob |
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used exclusively to:
- Save and display your parking location
- Calculate distance and direction to your parked car
- Provide navigation assistance (map and AR features)
- Send parking timer notifications
- Display the home screen widget
- Track parking costs and statistics (stored locally)
- Display relevant advertisements
Data Storage and Security
All your parking data (locations, photos, notes, history) is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms provided by the operating system. We do not have access to this data.
Your Data, Your Control: Since all data is stored on your device, uninstalling the app will permanently delete all your parking history and saved locations.
Third-Party Services
Our app uses the following third-party services:
Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and process data according to Google's privacy policy. You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings.
OpenStreetMap
We use OpenStreetMap for displaying maps. When you view the map, your device downloads map tiles from OpenStreetMap servers. This may include your approximate location area. See OpenStreetMap's Privacy Policy for more details.
Permissions Explained
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| Location | To save your parking spot and calculate distance/direction |
| Camera | To take photos of your parking spot and enable AR navigation |
| Bluetooth | Optional: To detect car disconnection for auto-save feature |
| Notifications | To alert you when your parking timer expires |
| Internet | To load map tiles and display advertisements |
Children's Privacy
Our app is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View all your parking data within the app
- Delete: Clear your parking history at any time
- Opt-out: Disable location services or Bluetooth features in your device settings
- Ad Preferences: Adjust ad personalization in your device's privacy settings
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: parkingsaverapp@gmail.com
Consent
By using Parking Saver, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.