Cookies, explained simply

Cookie Policy

How and why Parkaro uses cookies, and how you stay in control.

Last updated 17 September 2026

Company no. 17454683

This website, parkaro.co.uk ("Our Site"), is operated by Parkaro Limited, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 17454683, whose registered office is at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ (trading as "Parkaro", "We", "Us", "Our"). This Cookie Policy explains how and why We use cookies and similar technologies on Our Site, in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (as amended) ("PECR") and the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

We keep cookies to a minimum: what we need to run the site, and — only with your consent — what helps us improve it and measure our marketing. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time — see Section 4.

01

What Are Cookies?

1.1

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on the site.

1.2

Types of cookies:

  • Session cookies — temporary and deleted automatically once you close your browser;
  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period, or until you delete them, so the site can remember you on return visits;
  • First-party cookies — set directly by Parkaro; third-party cookies are set by other organisations whose services or content appear on Our Site (for example, analytics or advertising providers).
1.3

Similar technologies (such as local storage) are covered by this policy too. When we say "cookies", we mean all of these.

02

Our Data Protection Contact

2.1

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

  • Email: help@parkaro.co.uk
  • Post: Parkaro Limited, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
03

How We Use Cookies

3.1

We only set cookies that are not strictly necessary once you have given your consent via the cookie banner shown on your first visit to Our Site. You can accept, reject, or customise which categories of non-essential cookies you allow.

3.2

Strictly necessary cookies

Cookie namePurposeDurationProvider
Session cookiesMaintain your session while you search and bookSessionParkaro (first party)
Cookie consentRemembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask again12 monthsParkaro (first party)
Security tokensProtect forms from cross-site request forgerySessionParkaro (first party)
3.3

These cookies are essential for Our Site to function — for example, enabling you to search for and compare parking, complete a booking, and use secure areas of the site. Because they are essential, they do not require your consent, but you can still disable them in your browser (this may break parts of the site).

3.4

Functionality cookies — remember choices you make (such as your last search, airport, or preferred dates) to give you a more personalised experience.

Cookie namePurposeDurationProvider
Last searchRemembers your most recent parking search30 daysParkaro (first party)
Language / currencyRemembers your language and currency preference12 monthsParkaro (first party)
3.5

Analytics & performance cookies — help us understand how visitors use Our Site so we can improve it, for example, which pages are visited and how users navigate between them. These are anonymised/aggregated where possible.

Cookie namePurposeDurationProvider
_ga, _ga*Distinguishes users for analytics reportingUp to 24 monthsGoogle Analytics
_gidDistinguishes users (short-term)24 hoursGoogle Analytics
3.6

Advertising & targeting cookies — used to make advertising more relevant to you, limit how often you see an ad, and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. These may track your browsing across other websites.

Cookie namePurposeDurationProvider
_fbpFacebook/Meta ad targeting and measurement90 daysMeta Platforms
_gcl_auGoogle Ads conversion tracking90 daysGoogle
05

Cookies Set by Third Parties

5.1

Some content and functionality on Our Site is provided by third parties (for example, payment processors, analytics providers, and advertising networks). These third parties may set their own cookies, over which Parkaro has no direct control. We recommend reviewing their respective cookie/privacy policies:

  • Google: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
  • Meta/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
  • Stripe (our payment processor): https://stripe.com/en-gb/cookies-policy/legal
06

How to Control or Delete Cookies

6.1

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Our Site (for example, you may not be able to complete a booking).

6.2

Guides for each browser:

  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
  • Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  • Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
  • Android/Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
6.3

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising more broadly via:

  • Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
  • Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
07

Changes to This Cookie Policy

7.1

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

08

Contact Us

8.1

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: help@parkaro.co.uk
  • Post: Parkaro Limited, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

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