Cookie & Tracking Technologies Policy

At P-Spot, we use cookies and similar technologies to make the platform work smoothly, improve security, understand how people use P-Spot, and help drivers and hosts connect more efficiently.

This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.

This Policy should be read together with the P-Spot Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They help platforms remember information about your visit, device, and preferences.

P-Spot also uses similar technologies including:

• Pixels
• Mobile SDKs
• Web beacons
• Device identifiers
• Local storage
• Analytics tools
• Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as “Cookies and Tracking Technologies.”

2. Why P-Spot Uses Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use these technologies to:

Keep the Platform Running

Enable secure login and account access

Process bookings and payments

Maintain session security

Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity

Improve the P-Spot Experience

Remember preferences and settings

Improve maps, search, and parking discovery

Optimize app performance and reliability

Understand how users interact with the platform

Safety & Trust

Help verify devices and accounts

Detect suspicious activity or abuse

Support parking enforcement and verification systems

Investigate disputes or fraudulent transactions

Communications & Marketing

Measure the effectiveness of ads and campaigns

Show relevant P-Spot content and promotions

Understand which referral channels are working

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are required for the platform to function properly.

Examples:

• Logging in
• Maintaining account sessions
• Booking and payment functionality
• Security and fraud prevention
• Without these cookies, parts of P-Spot may not work correctly.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand platform usage so we can improve the experience.

Examples:

• Which features are used most often
• App speed and reliability
• Error reporting
• Traffic patterns

We may use tools such as:

• Google Analytics
• Mobile analytics platforms
• Performance monitoring tools
• Analytics information is generally aggregated and not intended to directly identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences and improve usability.

Examples:

• Saved searches
• Preferred locations
• Language or region settings
• Device recognition

Advertising & Attribution Technologies

P-Spot may use advertising or attribution tools to understand how users discover the platform and to measure marketing performance.

This may include:

• Tracking links
• Pixels
• Mobile attribution SDKs
• Social media advertising tools

Examples may include:

• Meta Ads
• Google Ads
• These services may collect information about interactions with P-Spot and other websites or apps.
• You can usually manage advertising preferences directly through your browser, device settings, or the advertising platform itself.

4. Location & Device Information

Because P-Spot is location-based, we may collect:

• GPS location data
• Device type
• Browser and operating system information
• IP address
• App version and device identifiers

This information helps:

• Match drivers with nearby parking
• Improve navigation and listings
• Prevent fraud and fake accounts
• Support operational analytics
• Location permissions can typically be managed in your device settings.

5. Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) & Parking Verification

In some locations, P-Spot or commercial parking partners may use:

• Licence plate recognition systems
• Camera verification systems
• Parking access technologies

These systems may help:

• Verify active bookings
• Automate parking access
• Improve enforcement and security
• Reduce unauthorized parking
• Where required by law, appropriate notice and consent mechanisms will be used.

6. Third-Party Services

Some third-party providers integrated into P-Spot may use their own cookies or tracking technologies.

These may include:

• Payment processors
• Mapping providers
• Analytics platforms
• Advertising networks
• Identity verification tools

Examples:

• Stripe
• Google Maps Platform
• Their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Your Choices

Most browsers and devices allow you to:

• Block or remove cookies
• Restrict tracking
• Reset advertising identifiers
• Manage location permissions

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect platform functionality.

You may still receive non-personalized advertisements even if you opt out of targeted advertising.

8. Do Not Track

At this time, P-Spot may not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals because no consistent industry standard currently exists.

9. Children’s Privacy

P-Spot is intended for individuals who are at least nineteen (19) years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 19.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Product changes
• New technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Platform improvements

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, contact:

P-Spot Privacy Team

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

support@p-spot.com