Privacy Policy

Pierfront (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you use our website, platform and related services, including our digital valet system, guest communication tools, digital permits, ANPR parking management solutions and mobile interfaces (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Introduction

Pierfront is a technology platform that provides digital valet services, guest communication tools, parking management and ANPR-driven solutions for venues (“Venues”).
We process personal data both as a data controller (for our website, marketing and direct customer relationships) and as a data processor on behalf of Venues using our Services.

You can contact us at hello@pierfront.io if you'd like to speak to a member of our team.

  1. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Information Provided Directly by You

  • Name

  • Contact details (email address, phone number)

  • Account login information

  • Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers)

B. Data Provided by Venues

When Venues use Pierfront, they may upload or collect guest or staff information, such as:

  • Guest name and contact information

  • Booking or visit details

  • Vehicle details (registration plate, model, colour)

  • Digital permit details

  • Communication history

  • Notes or operational logs

C. Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address

  • Device information

  • Browser type

  • Usage activity and interaction logs

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

D. ANPR & Parking Data (If Used by the Venue)

  • Vehicle registration numbers

  • Time and date of entry/exit

  • Location of camera events

  • Parking duration and compliance status

  • Validation or permit status

This data is used solely for legitimate operational and enforcemen

  1. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Provide and Improve the Services

  • Manage valet check-ins and returns

  • Deliver real-time SMS/email updates

  • Register and validate vehicles

  • Issue digital permits

  • Record vehicle condition and activity

  • Manage parking compliance and ANPR monitoring

  • Enable payments and tipping

  • Provide customer support

Operational Reporting & Analytics

  • Monitor performance for Venues

  • Provide insights such as occupancy, stay duration, peak periods, etc.

Communications

  • Send notifications relating to vehicle status

  • Provide system alerts and updates

  • Respond to enquiries

Legal Compliance

  • Support parking enforcement where applicable

  • Maintain security, audit trails and data integrity

  • Meet GDPR, UK Data Protection Act and other legal obligations

Marketing (Opt-in Only)

  • Send updates, insights and promotional materials

  • You may opt out at any time

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity: to deliver our Services to you or a Venue.

  • Legitimate interests: operational monitoring, security, analytics and service improvement.

  • Consent: for marketing communications.

  • Legal obligation: where enforcement data or regulatory compliance requires it.

  1. Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

A. Venues

If you interact with a Venue using our platform, your data is shared only with that Venue as needed for operational purposes.

B. Service Providers

Trusted third parties helping us deliver our Services, including:

  • SMS/email delivery providers

  • Payment processors

  • Cloud hosting providers

  • ANPR processing partners

  • Customer support tools

All partners comply with GDPR and process data under strict contractual terms.

C. Parking Enforcement Partners

If a Venue uses automated enforcement, ANPR results may be shared with authorised parking enforcement partners.

D. Legal Requirements

We may disclose data to comply with laws, court orders or regulatory requests.

We never sell personal data to third parties.

  1. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Delivering our Services

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Resolving disputes

  • Providing audit trails for Venues

Typical retention periods:

  • Guest communication logs: 12–24 months

  • ANPR data: 30–90 days, unless used for enforcement

  • Permit records: duration of permit + 12 months

  • Account information: until deletion or inactivity closure

Venues may set custom retention periods.

  1. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK/EU.
In these cases, we ensure adequate safeguards, such as:

  • UK GDPR-approved Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy decisions

  1. Keeping Your Data Secure

We use industry-leading security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted data storage and transmission

  • Strict access controls

  • Regular security testing

  • ISO-certified infrastructure providers

  • Role-based permissions

While no system is fully secure, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

  1. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, email hello@pierfront.io

If your data was collected by a Venue (e.g., during valet or parking operations), please contact the Venue directly.

  1. . Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyse usage

  • Enhance user experience

You may manage cookie settings through your browser.

11. Children's Data

Our Services are not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be published on our website.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

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