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Understand how PARKINMX collects, uses, and protects your data, and review our terms of service.

Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 2025 By using PARKINMX, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Account Requirements

To use PARKINMX, you must:
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Provide accurate registration information (name, email, phone)
  • Have a valid payment method
  • Own or have authorization to use the vehicles you register
Providing false information or using someone else’s payment method is grounds for account termination.

Reservation Policies

Booking Rules:
  • Reservations must be made at least 1 hour in advance
  • Operating hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
  • Maximum 1 active reservation per user at a time
  • Minimum wallet balance: 120 credits ($20 MXN)
Cancellation Policy:
  • Free cancellation: More than 1 hour before reservation time
  • Late cancellation: Less than 1 hour before = 100 credit penalty
  • No-show: Failing to arrive = automatic cancellation + 100 credit penalty
Late Arrival:
  • Your spot remains reserved until the end of your time slot
  • No refund for unused time if you arrive late

Payment and Credits

Credit System:
  • 1 MXN = 6 credits
  • Minimum recharge: 30 MXN (180 credits)
  • Bonus credits: +20 credits for recharges ≥100 credits
  • Credits are non-refundable and non-transferable
Payment Processing:
  • All payments processed through Mercado Pago
  • Card information encrypted and tokenized
  • PARKINMX never stores full card numbers
  • Charges appear as “PARKINMX” or “MercadoPago” on statements
Unused credits remain in your wallet indefinitely and do not expire.

Prohibited Activities

You may not:
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Transfer or sell your account
  • Use the app for illegal parking or unauthorized vehicles
  • Attempt to manipulate the credit system or reservation availability
  • Reverse-engineer the app or QR code system
  • Create fake accounts or friend requests for spam
Violations may result in:
  • Immediate account suspension
  • Forfeiture of wallet balance
  • Legal action if damages occur

Liability and Disclaimers

PARKINMX is not responsible for:
  • Vehicle damage, theft, or loss while parked
  • Personal injuries on parking premises
  • Delays due to technical issues or server downtime
  • Third-party payment processor failures
  • GPS inaccuracy or mapping errors
PARKINMX provides a reservation platform only. Physical parking facility operators are responsible for premises security and vehicle safety.
Service Availability:
  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced 24 hours in advance
  • Emergency maintenance may occur without notice

Account Termination

You may delete your account at any time:
  1. Go to Perfil → Configuración
  2. Scroll to bottom and tap “Eliminar Cuenta”
  3. Confirm deletion
  4. All data is permanently deleted within 30 days
Remaining credit balance is forfeited upon account deletion. Withdraw or use credits before deleting your account.
We may terminate accounts for:
  • Violation of terms of service
  • Fraudulent payment activity
  • Repeated no-shows or late cancellations
  • Abusive behavior toward staff or other users

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025 Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

Data We Collect

Collected during registration:
  • Full name (first and last name)
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Password (hashed, never stored in plain text)
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Date of birth (optional)
  • Gender (optional)
  • Profile photo (optional)
Purpose: Account creation, authentication, communication
Stored for each vehicle:
  • License plate number
  • Brand, model, color
  • Custom alias
Purpose: Reservation verification, parking spot assignment
Tokenized data only:
  • Last 4 digits of card number
  • Card type (Visa/Mastercard)
  • Expiration date
  • Cardholder name
Not stored: Full card number, CVVPurpose: Processing payments via Mercado Pago
Logged for each reservation:
  • Date and time
  • Parking spot number
  • Vehicle used
  • Duration
  • Payment card used
  • Credits charged
  • Status (completed/cancelled/no-show)
Purpose: Transaction history, analytics, dispute resolution
Collected when:
  • Viewing parking map
  • Using “Cómo llegar” (directions)
Precision: City-level only, not GPS coordinatesPurpose: Display nearby parking locations, provide directions
PARKINMX does not track your real-time location or movement patterns.
Automatically collected:
  • Device model
  • Operating system version
  • App version
  • Device language
  • Push notification token
Purpose: App compatibility, push notifications, crash reports
Tracked anonymously:
  • Screen views
  • Button taps
  • Feature usage frequency
  • Session duration
Purpose: Improve app experience, identify bugsTools: Firebase Analytics (Google)

How We Use Your Data

Primary purposes:
  1. Account Management - Create and maintain your profile
  2. Reservations - Process bookings and generate QR tickets
  3. Payments - Handle credit purchases and wallet transactions
  4. Communication - Send reservation confirmations, reminders, and support responses
  5. Security - Detect fraud, prevent abuse, verify identity
  6. Analytics - Understand usage patterns and improve features
We will never:
  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Use your data for unrelated marketing purposes
  • Share your location data with advertisers
  • Access your contacts or photos without permission

Data Sharing

We share limited data with: Third-Party Services:
  • Firebase (Google) - Database, authentication, analytics
  • Mercado Pago - Payment processing
  • EmailJS - Transactional email delivery
  • Expo - Push notifications, app updates
Legal Requirements:
  • Law enforcement (with valid warrant)
  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Fraud investigations
We will notify you of data requests unless legally prohibited.

Data Retention

How long we keep your data:
Data TypeRetention Period
Account informationUntil account deletion
Reservation history7 years (tax/audit requirements)
Payment transactions10 years (financial regulations)
Support tickets3 years
Analytics data26 months (aggregated)
Deleted accounts30 days (recovery window)

Your Rights

You have the right to:
  • Access - Request a copy of all data we hold about you
  • Correction - Update inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion - Request account and data deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Portability - Export your data in JSON format
  • Objection - Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights:
  1. Go to Perfil → Privacidad
  2. Select the appropriate option
  3. Confirm your request
  4. Data export delivered via email within 30 days

Security Measures

We protect your data with:
  • Encryption in transit - TLS 1.3 for all API communication
  • Encryption at rest - Firebase data encrypted on disk
  • Authentication - Multi-factor (PIN + email verification)
  • Access controls - Role-based permissions for staff
  • Regular audits - Quarterly security reviews
  • Secure backups - Daily encrypted backups to separate location
You can enhance your security by:
  • Enabling biometric authentication
  • Using a strong password
  • Changing your PIN regularly
  • Logging out on shared devices

Cookies and Tracking

Mobile App:
  • No cookies used
  • Anonymous analytics via Firebase
  • Push notification tokens stored locally
Web App:
  • Session cookies (essential for login)
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, opt-out available)
  • No advertising or tracking cookies

Children’s Privacy

PARKINMX is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover a user is under 18, we will:
  1. Immediately suspend the account
  2. Delete all associated data
  3. Notify the email address on file

International Users

Data Storage Location: Firebase servers (United States and Mexico) GDPR Compliance (EU users):
  • Right to access, correction, deletion
  • Data processing agreement with Firebase
  • EU-US Data Privacy Framework certified
CCPA Compliance (California users):
  • Annual privacy notice
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information honored
  • Right to deletion within 45 days

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as laws or practices change. You will be notified of material changes via:
  • In-app notification
  • Email to registered address
  • Update banner on Terms screen
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

Questions about terms or privacy? Email: [email protected]
Support Chat: Available in-app 24/7
Mailing Address:
PARKINMX Legal Department
[Address withheld for privacy]
México
Response time: Within 5 business days

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