Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Update Date: 2026-06-04
Effective Date: 2026-06-04
Update Summary: This policy is aligned with the current Park Timer behavior: local-first operation, no proprietary account, no proprietary server/API for user records, no subscription, no in-app purchase, user-triggered Camera, photo picker, and iOS local notifications, on-device QR recognition, no advertising tracking, no third-party analytics SDK, and local-only default processing of parking rules, timers, history, and QR images.
Park Timer (“停车计时”, the “App”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the importance of personal information. We follow applicable laws and take appropriate measures to keep personal information secure and controllable.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the App. Once you start using the App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you disagree with any part, please stop using the App.
Scope: This policy applies to the functions and services provided through the iOS client of Park Timer. It does not apply to services independently provided by third parties, such as Apple App Store, iOS, iCloud backup, system migration, external payment pages, or payment platforms. Those services are governed by their own policies and terms.
Minors: If you are under 18, please read this policy with a parent or guardian and use the App only after obtaining consent. We do not intentionally collect children’s personal information for marketing purposes. Guardians may contact us with lawful requests, and we will process them after verification.
I. How We Collect and Use Personal Information
1. Basic principle: The current version does not require a proprietary cloud account, does not require login, does not connect to our business server to store your local records, does not include ad tracking, and does not include third-party analytics SDKs.
2. Information you enter and store locally: You may enter or view parking-lot names, notes, free duration, billing cycle, cycle price, daily cap, active session start time, reminder settings, parking status, history summaries, or other content. The current version stores this information locally by default for display, sorting, filtering, reminder scheduling, fee estimation, and status calculation.
3. QR images and recognition results: When you choose to capture or import a parking payment QR code, the App saves the image locally and recognizes the link or text on the device. We do not upload QR images or recognition results to our server. Please confirm that the QR code comes from an official or trusted parking source.
4. System permissions: Camera is requested only when you capture a QR code; the photo picker is used only for images you select; local notifications are used for next-cycle reminders. We do not request microphone, contacts, Bluetooth, or ad tracking permission. Location permission is not required in the current version.
5. Local calculation and storage: Elapsed time, estimated fee, remaining free time, next fee cycle, reminder time, QR entry status, history summaries, and filtering results are calculated on device. We do not upload your parking rules, active timers, QR images, payment links, dates, notes, or statuses to our server.
6. Transaction data: The current version has no subscription, in-app purchase, paywall, or locked functionality. The App does not collect or store bank-card numbers, full payment evidence, refund data, or App Store transaction receipts. External parking payments are handled by the relevant third party.
7. Logs and diagnostics: We may receive anonymous or de-identified crash logs, performance data, device model, operating-system version, and app version through Apple official channels. Such information usually cannot identify you by itself. We do not actively integrate third-party analytics or advertising SDKs.
8. Legal exceptions: Where permitted by applicable law, we may process personal information without separate consent when necessary to perform a contract with you, fulfill statutory duties, respond to emergencies, process lawfully disclosed information within a reasonable scope, or as otherwise provided by law.
II. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The App is a native client and does not use traditional browser webpages to collect your personal information. The current version does not identify you through cookies, pixel tags, or similar tracking technologies. If future embedded webpages or help pages use such technologies, we will explain the scenario and obtain required consent.
III. Storage and Protection
1. Storage location: Records directly related to local App features are stored on your device by default. iOS, iCloud, device migration, or backup processing is governed by Apple and your system settings.
2. Retention: Local records and QR images may be deleted or become inaccessible when you delete records, clear App data, uninstall the App, or the system cleans storage, unless system cache or backup says otherwise. Keep important original evidence yourself.
3. Security measures: We minimize unnecessary collection by design, use local processing first, reduce transmission risk, follow Apple platform requirements, and periodically evaluate safeguards against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
4. No security measure is absolute. If a personal-information security incident occurs, we will start an emergency plan and reduce impact as required by law. Where notice is legally required, we will notify users and regulators as required.
IV. Sharing, Transfer, and Public Disclosure
1. Sharing: The current version does not upload local records to our server and does not sell your personal information to unrelated third parties. Apple may process information under its own privacy policy as provider of iOS, App Store, diagnostics, backup, migration, or system capabilities.
2. External links: If you open a recognized payment link, email us, or access legal/support pages, you may enter a third-party service, mail client, browser, or payment page. Those services control their own data handling and security.
3. Transfer: If a merger, split, acquisition, or asset sale causes data transfer, we will require the new holder to continue following this policy or obtain your consent again.
4. Public disclosure: We do not publicly disclose your personal information unless required by law, judicial authority, or administrative authority. We will review legality where possible and notify you where permitted by law.
5. Entrusted processing: The current version mainly completes calculation on your device. If future cloud processing is introduced, we will sign data-processing agreements and supervise processors.
V. Your Rights
1. Access and copy: You can view locally saved parking rules, active timers, QR entries, and history in the App, and read this policy through the App.
2. Correction and supplementation: If a local record is inaccurate, you can edit, re-enter, or delete it in the App. For information legally held by us, you may contact us.
3. Deletion: You can clear local parking data in settings, delete records, uninstall the App, or clear device data. iOS backup, migration, external payment pages, and Apple-side data follow the corresponding platform rules.
4. Withdrawal of consent: You may disable Camera, photo, or notification permission in system settings. Withdrawal affects only the corresponding feature.
5. Account cancellation: The current version has no independent account system, so account cancellation generally does not apply. If an account system is added later, we will describe cancellation conditions and process.
6. Response time: After verifying your identity, we will respond within the period required by applicable law. For security, we may ask for a written request or other identity proof.
VI. Third-Party Services and SDKs
1. Apple: This includes App Store, iOS, backup/migration, diagnostics, local notifications, Camera, photo picker, and operating-system capabilities. Please read Apple’s privacy policy for how it handles device identifiers, diagnostics, backups, and system services.
2. The current version does not integrate advertising SDKs, third-party analytics SDKs, third-party login SDKs, third-party payment SDKs, or proprietary cloud-sync SDKs.
3. If future versions integrate advertising, analytics, cloud sync, OCR, mail import, online support, or other third-party services, we will evaluate legality and explain the provider, purpose, and information type in this policy or a separate prompt before enabling them with required consent.
VII. Protection of Minors
Guardians should reasonably manage minors’ device permissions and use environment. If a guardian discovers that a minor provided personal information without consent, contact us and we will delete or anonymize it after verification.
VIII. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy from time to time. We will notify you through in-app announcements, prompts, App Store metadata, or other reasonable means. If changes materially affect your rights or obligations, we will provide more prominent notice. If you do not agree, stop using the App; continued use means acceptance.
IX. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This policy is governed by the laws of mainland China, excluding conflict-of-law rules, unless mandatory law provides otherwise. Disputes should first be resolved through negotiation; if negotiation fails, they may be submitted to a court with jurisdiction at the defendant’s domicile.
X. Contact
For questions, comments, complaints, or rights requests relating to this policy or personal-information protection, contact us at:
Email: 494478415@qq.com
We will respond after verifying your identity. If you are dissatisfied, especially if you believe personal-information processing harms your lawful rights, you may complain to relevant regulators or bring a lawsuit before a competent court.
You may also read this policy online at https://apps.striketl.com/parktimerfree/privacy.html.
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