How ParkET uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and apps. Last updated 21 April 2025.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website or application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Similar technologies — including local storage, session storage, and device identifiers used in mobile apps — serve comparable functions.
This policy covers cookies used on the ParkET website (parket.et) as well as equivalent tracking technologies used in the ParkET driver app, warden app, and admin dashboard.
ParkET does not use cookies for targeted advertising. We use them only to operate the Service, remember your preferences, and improve performance.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session tokens that authenticate you to the server and security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery. No consent is required for these cookies.
These cookies remember choices you make — such as your map display preference or notification settings — to provide a more personalised experience. You can disable these, but some features may work less smoothly.
These cookies collect anonymised information about how users interact with the Service — which screens are visited, how long sessions last, and where errors occur. This data is aggregated and does not identify individuals. We use this data solely to improve ParkET. You can opt out of analytics cookies using the preferences panel below.
ParkET does not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any third-party marketing cookies. We do not share cookie data with advertisers.
The following specific cookies may be set when you use the ParkET website:
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
parket_session |
Authenticates your login session | Session (deleted on browser close) | Required |
parket_csrf |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Required |
parket_remember |
Keeps you logged in across sessions if you choose "Remember me" | 30 days | Required |
parket_prefs |
Stores your map view and display preferences | 1 year | Functional |
parket_lang |
Remembers your language selection (Amharic / English) | 1 year | Functional |
parket_analytics |
Anonymised usage analytics to improve the Service | 12 months | Analytics |
parket_err |
Error monitoring — captures crash reports for debugging | 7 days | Analytics |
The ParkET mobile apps (Android and iOS) do not use traditional browser cookies. Instead, they use the following storage mechanisms on your device:
You can clear all locally stored app data by uninstalling the ParkET app. This will also log you out of your account on that device.
We use a small number of trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies or use equivalent technologies:
We do not embed social media plugins, YouTube players, or third-party advertising scripts on our website or in our apps.
You can control browser cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in to the ParkET web dashboard.
You can manage your optional cookie preferences here. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as the Service cannot function without them.
Authentication, security, and session management. Required for the Service to work.
Remembers your preferences like language and map settings for a better experience.
Anonymised data about how the Service is used, helping us improve ParkET.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add or remove cookies, or as applicable law changes. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify users via in-app notification where appropriate.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like to exercise your data rights, contact us: