Privacy Policy – Compare The Parking Deals

At Compare The Parking Deals, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities under applicable data protection laws.

Who We Are

Compare The Parking Deals is a UK-based airport parking comparison website. In this policy, “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to Compare The Parking Deals, which acts as the data controller when processing your personal information.

Legal Compliance

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. We’re committed to handling your personal data lawfully, transparently, and securely.

Information We Collect

Website Usage Data

When you browse our site, we collect limited non-personal data such as:

• IP address and browser type

• Device type and operating system

• Pages visited and time spent on our site

• Referral URLs

This helps us improve our site’s performance and user experience.

Personal Information – Enquiries

When you contact us, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Query details

This data helps us respond to your enquiry promptly and accurately.

Personal Information – Bookings

If you make a booking through our site, we may collect:

• Name, contact details, and address

• Vehicle registration number

• Travel dates and parking preferences

• Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

• Booking history

We also collect communication records related to your booking.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Your data helps us: ✔ Manage bookings and payments
✔ Respond to enquiries
✔ Improve services and user experience
✔ Deliver marketing communications (if opted-in)
✔ Support security and legal compliance

Marketing Preferences

We may send promotional emails about special deals, discounts, or services—but only if you’ve opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We will never sell your data. We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, such as:

• Parking providers to fulfill your booking

• Payment processors for secure transactions

• Technical service providers (e.g., email or hosting services)

• Legal authorities if required for fraud prevention or compliance

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance site functionality, understand user behavior, and personalize your experience.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality

• Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic

• Marketing Cookies: Used by third parties for targeted ads

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary. Booking and transaction data may be held for up to 7 years to comply with legal and financial regulations.

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to: ✔ Access – Request a copy of your data
✔ Rectification – Correct inaccurate information
✔ Erasure – Ask us to delete your data
✔ Restrict – Limit how we use your data
✔ Object – Opt out of certain processing
✔ Portability – Request transfer of your data

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@comparetheparkingdeals.co.uk

We may request proof of identity before fulfilling requests.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated profiling or decision-making that could impact your legal rights or access to services.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting environments.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any significant changes will be notified via email or posted on our website. Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

For questions, feedback, or concerns about your personal data, please contact:

📧 info@comparetheparkingdeals.co.uk

If you're not satisfied with how we handle your data, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk