Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Effective Date: January 8, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on FreeParkingCity.com, and how you can control them. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and display relevant advertisements.
Your Choice: You can accept, reject, or customize cookie settings at any time using our cookie consent banner or by clicking the button below.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or address, and they cannot access other data on your computer or smartphone. They cannot carry viruses or install malware.
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us remember what you're doing as you navigate between pages.
Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device for a set period (or until you delete them). They remember your preferences for future visits.
First-Party Cookies: Set by FreeParkingCity.com directly. We control these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics or AdSense). These are controlled by those third parties according to their own privacy policies.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, services you've requested cannot be provided. These cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid showing the banner repeatedly | 12 months | First-party (localStorage) |
| session_id | Maintains your session as you navigate the site | Session | First-party |
| security_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish unique users and throttle request rate | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| _ga_[container-id] | Used to persist session state | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
What data is collected: Pages visited, time spent on pages, how you arrived at the site, browser type, device type, general location (country/city level), interactions with content.
Privacy: IP addresses are anonymized. Google Analytics privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Used to register what ads have been displayed to the user | 13 months | Google AdSense |
| __gpi | Collects information on user behavior for advertising purposes | 13 months | Google AdSense |
| IDE | Used to measure ad performance and provide targeted ads | 13 months | Google DoubleClick |
| test_cookie | Checks if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | Google DoubleClick |
| NID | Stores user preferences and information for advertising | 6 months |
What data is collected: Your browsing behavior, interests (inferred from sites visited), ad clicks and impressions, device information.
Privacy: Google AdSense privacy policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Opt-out: You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos, live chats, or social media features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your theme/display preferences | 1 year | FreeParkingCity (First-party) |
| language_preference | Remembers your language choice (if applicable in future) | 1 year | FreeParkingCity (First-party) |
| YSC / VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Embedded YouTube videos (if we add them) | Session / 179 days | YouTube/Google |
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of your screen. You can:
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking this button:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
If you disable all cookies: Some features of our website may not work correctly. Specifically:
We recommend allowing essential cookies at minimum.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked.
Our approach: While we respect DNT signals, there is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to them. We recommend using our cookie consent banner to control tracking, as this gives you more granular control.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Last Updated date at the top of this page shows when we last modified this policy.
Notification: Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our homepage and via our cookie banner (if you have an active session).
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
For general privacy questions, see our full Privacy Policy.
For more information about how we handle your data, please read:
At FreeParkingCity, we believe in transparency and user control. We commit to:
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