Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
ParkRideTimes ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website parkridetimes.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Theme preference: Stored locally in your browser (light/dark mode). This never leaves your device.
- Consent preference: Your cookie consent choice (accept/decline). Stored locally in your browser.
- Last selected park: The park you last viewed. Stored locally to restore your view on return.
- Location data: If you click "Near Me", we request your browser's geolocation. This is used only to sort parks by proximity and find rides near you. We do not store or transmit your location to any server.
All of the above data is stored in your browser's
localStorage
and is never sent to our servers.
3. Cookies and Advertising
We work with advertising partners to display advertisements on our Service. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.
3.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Service (e.g., which parks are viewed, which filters are used). Google Analytics uses first-party cookies to track visitor interactions. The data collected is anonymized and used solely to improve the Service.
Google Analytics may collect:
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Interaction events (park selections, filter usage, search)
- Anonymized IP addresses
- Browser and device information
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party vendors, including advertising networks and exchanges, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website and other websites. These cookies enable ad networks to deliver more relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.
3.3 What Advertising Partners May Collect
Through their services, advertising partners may collect:
- Cookie identifiers and device identifiers
- IP addresses (used for geolocation and fraud detection)
- Browsing behavior and ad interaction data
This data is used to serve personalized ads and measure ad performance. Each advertising partner has its own privacy policy governing how it uses collected data.
3.4 Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising by:
- Clicking Decline on our cookie consent banner (prevents advertising scripts from loading)
- Visiting YourAdChoices to opt out from participating third-party ad networks
- Visiting Your Online Choices (EU users) to manage ad personalization preferences
- Using your browser's cookie settings to block third-party cookies
4. Cookie Consent Banner
On your first visit to our Service, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You can choose Accept (loads advertising services) or Decline (no ads load). Your choice is saved in your browser. You can change your preference at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the page footer.
Essential cookies: We do not set any first-party cookies. All preferences (theme, consent, last park) are stored in your browser's localStorage and are never transmitted to our servers.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access: You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data.
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time (via Cookie Settings in the footer).
Important: ParkRideTimes itself does not collect, store, or process any personal data on our servers. The data collected by our advertising partners is subject to each partner's own privacy policy and data processing terms.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., theme park official websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
8. Data Retention & Security
Since we do not store any personal data on our servers, there is no server-side data to retain or secure. All local preferences stored in your browser remain there until you clear your browser data. Our Service is served over HTTPS, ensuring data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
privacy@parkridetimes.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. External Resources
The following external resources are relevant to our Service: