Privacy Policy for ParkinganPH

1. Introduction

Welcome to ParkinganPH. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of information necessary to provide and improve our Service.

• Location Data: With your explicit permission, we collect your device's precise location data. This is essential to our core feature: showing you available parking spaces near your current location. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings, but this will limit the functionality of the Service.
• Search and Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the Service, such as your search queries (e.g., "parking near SM North EDSA"), the filters you apply, and the parking markers you interact with. This data is anonymized and aggregated to help us improve our app's performance and user experience.
• Technical Data: We automatically collect certain technical information about your device, including your IP address, device type, operating system version, and the Google Maps API identifier. This is used for analytics, debugging, and ensuring compatibility.
• What We DO NOT Collect: We do not require user registration. Therefore, we do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or contacts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Service.
• To display relevant parking information based on your location and searches.
• To understand and analyze how you use our Service to improve functionality and develop new features.
• To monitor and prevent technical issues.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

ParkinganPH is a bootstrapped company. We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Third-Party Service Providers: Our app is built on the Google Maps Platform. Your use of our mapping features is subject to Google's then-current Privacy Policy, which we encourage you to review. We only share the data necessary for the map functionality to work.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency in the Philippines).

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights under the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173)

As a user in the Philippines, you have the right to:

• Be informed that your data is being collected and processed.
• Access the data we hold about you.
• Object to the processing of your data.
• Request the correction or erasure of your data.
• Lodge a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy within our application.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].