Parking App Terms Scanner

Analyze parking app terms for license plate tracking, location history collection, dynamic pricing disclosures, and towing partner data sharing.

Built by Sergei Tokmakov, California-licensed attorney.

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Parking App Provisions I Check First

Parking apps track your location patterns, vehicle details, and movement habits. These provisions reveal who sees where you park and when.

License Plate Photo & Vehicle Tracking

High Risk

Apps often photograph your license plate and link it to your profile. This creates a permanent record of your vehicle that can be shared with law enforcement or parking authorities.

Look for: "We collect vehicle information including license plate numbers, photos, make, and model. This data may be shared with parking operators and enforcement agencies."

Location History Revealing Patterns

High Risk

Your parking history reveals home address, workplace, frequent destinations, and daily schedule. This location data is valuable to advertisers, insurers, and data brokers.

Look for: "We collect location data including parking history, frequent locations, and travel patterns to improve our services and provide personalized recommendations."

Dynamic/Surge Pricing Terms

High Risk

Prices may increase based on demand, events, or your parking history. The final price might differ from what you saw when searching, revealed only at checkout.

Look for: "Prices are subject to change based on demand, availability, and market conditions. Displayed prices are estimates until booking is confirmed."

Towing & Enforcement Data Sharing

High Risk

Your vehicle data may be shared with towing companies, parking enforcement, and property owners. Overstaying could result in immediate towing without separate notice.

Look for: "We share vehicle information with parking operators, towing services, and enforcement partners. Vehicles may be towed at owner's expense for violations."

Photo/Video Collection of Your Vehicle

High Risk

Garages and lots may photograph your car upon entry and exit. These images may be stored, shared, or used for damage disputes long after you've left.

Look for: "Parking facilities may capture photos or video of your vehicle. You consent to image collection and storage for security and operational purposes."

Reservation Cancellation Fees

Medium Risk

Cancellation policies vary by facility and may charge fees even for no-shows. Refund windows can be extremely short or non-existent for event parking.

Look for: "Cancellation policies are set by individual operators. Some reservations are non-refundable. No-shows may be charged the full booking amount."

Standard Legal Provisions

Common terms in parking app agreements affecting users.

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Binding Arbitration

Disputes resolved through arbitration.

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Class Action Waiver

Cannot join group lawsuits.

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Vehicle Damage

Limited liability for damage.

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Payment Authorization

Card charged upon booking.

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Location Services

GPS access required.

Overstay Fees

Extra charges for exceeding time.

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Operator Rules

Subject to facility terms.

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Account Security

User responsible for access.

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