🅿️ Parkr AI Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Parking Analysis Data

• Parking Sign Images: Photos you take or upload for analysis (processed locally with PII removed)
• Location Context: General city/area information (only if you enable location services)
• Analysis Results: Parking rules and recommendations generated from your queries

1.2 Parking Service Features

• Vehicle Information: License plate and vehicle type for parking sessions
• Parking Sessions: Start time, duration, zone, and cost
• Payment Information: Transaction records (no credit card details stored)

1.3 App Usage Data

• Token Usage: API usage metrics for cost monitoring
• Performance Metrics: App performance data (no personal content)
• Settings: Your app preferences and privacy settings

2. How We Protect Your Privacy

2.1 On-Device Processing

• All PII detection and filtering happens locally on your iPhone/iPad
• License plates in images are automatically blurred before upload
• Faces and personal information are removed from photos
• Specific addresses are generalized to area-level information

2.2 What Gets Filtered

• Social Security Numbers (all formats)
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Credit card numbers
• Specific street addresses and ZIP codes
• GPS coordinates
• License plates in photos
• Human faces

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Primary Uses

• Parking Analysis: To interpret parking signs and provide recommendations
• Parking Services: To facilitate parking sessions and management
• Service Improvement: To enhance app functionality and user experience
• Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements

3.2 We Do NOT

• Sell or rent your personal information to third parties
• Use your data for advertising or marketing
• Track your location when the app is not in use
• Store unfiltered images or personal information
• Share data beyond what's necessary for parking services

4. Data Sharing

4.1 Third-Party Services

• OpenAI: Receives only filtered images and text for parking analysis (no PII)
• Parking Systems: Receives parking session data as required for service operation
• Supabase: Hosts parking session database (encrypted and secured)

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, particularly related to parking enforcement and compliance.

5. Data Storage & Retention

5.1 Local Storage

• Privacy settings stored in encrypted UserDefaults
• Temporary cache cleared automatically
• No permanent storage of images or personal data

5.2 Server Storage

• Parking sessions retained as per legal requirements
• Transaction records kept for compliance purposes
• All data encrypted at rest and in transit

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Control Options

• Enable/disable location services
• Control PII filtering settings
• View privacy protection status
• Delete local cache data
• Opt-out of specific features

6.2 Data Access

• Request a copy of your parking session data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion (where legally permissible)

7. Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for all network communications
• Secure API key management
• Regular security audits
• Compliance with iOS security best practices
• No storage of sensitive payment information

8. Children's Privacy

Parkr AI is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. The app requires a valid driver's license and vehicle registration for parking services.

9. International Data

Parkr AI operates internationally. Data processing complies with applicable data protection laws including GDPR where applicable.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through the app.

12. Compliance

• GDPR Compliant (EU General Data Protection Regulation) where applicable
• Apple App Store Privacy Requirements
• Applicable local data protection laws