Last Updated: March 6, 2026
Overview
AVL Parking Tracker ("we", "our", or "the tool") is a free, independent community resource that provides real-time parking intelligence for Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website at parkingatavl.com.
Key principles:
- We collect minimal personal data
- We do not sell your information to third parties
- You can use the tool without creating an account
- We are transparent about data practices
Information We Collect
Public Data (Not Personal)
We collect and store public information from official sources:
- Parking availability: Real-time spot counts from AVL parking lots (public data)
- Flight schedules: Arrival and departure times, flight numbers, gate assignments (public data)
- Historical patterns: Aggregated parking and flight data over time
This public data does not include any personal information about individual travelers.
Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the tool:
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- General location (city/region level, not precise location)
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Referring websites and search terms
Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. You can opt out using browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or privacy-focused ad blockers.
Advertising Cookies (Future)
When parking availability is limited, we may display ads from local Asheville-area taxi and transportation services. These advertising partners may use cookies to:
- Deliver relevant ads based on your visit
- Measure ad performance and engagement
- Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
Advertising partners do not receive personal information from us. You can disable third-party cookies in your browser settings.
Information We Do NOT Collect
We explicitly do not collect:
- Personal identification: Names, email addresses, phone numbers (unless you voluntarily contact us)
- Travel details: Your specific flight information, booking details, or travel itinerary
- Vehicle information: License plate numbers, vehicle make/model, or parking spot locations
- Payment information: This site has no transactions or payment processing
- User accounts: No registration, login, or account creation required
- Precise location: We do not track GPS coordinates or exact locations
How We Use Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- Service operation: Display real-time parking availability and predictions
- Historical analysis: Identify patterns (e.g., "Monday mornings are busy") to improve predictions
- Website improvement: Understand which features are most useful to optimize the tool
- Contextual advertising: Show relevant ads from local transportation providers during limited parking availability
Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. Information is shared only in these limited circumstances:
- Google Analytics: Anonymized website usage data for analytics purposes
- Advertising partners: Only when ads are displayed (limited to cookie-based targeting; no personal information shared)
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or legal process
All parking and flight data displayed on the site is already public information available from official AVL sources.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Basic website functionality (no tracking)
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (can be blocked)
- Advertising cookies: Third-party ad delivery (only when ads are shown; can be blocked)
How to Control Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Ad blockers: Extensions like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, or Ghostery
- Google Analytics opt-out: Official opt-out tool
Disabling cookies will not affect core parking tracker functionality.
Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect data:
- HTTPS encryption: All connections are encrypted via SSL/TLS
- Limited data retention: We only store data necessary for service operation
- No sensitive data: We don't collect passwords, payment info, or highly personal data
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use the tool at your own discretion.
Third-Party Links
Our site links to external resources like:
- Official AVL website: flyavl.com
- Airline websites
- Taxi and transportation services (via ads)
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Review their privacy policies independently.
Children's Privacy
This tool is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request information about data we may have collected
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of data (where applicable)
- Opt-out: Disable cookies and tracking via browser settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@parkingatavl.com.
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Know what personal information is collected
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
Contact info@parkingatavl.com to exercise these rights.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access, rectify, or erase personal data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
Contact info@parkingatavl.com to exercise these rights.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- Data practices or features
- Legal requirements
- Advertising partners
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the tool constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices:
Email: info@parkingatavl.com
We will respond to inquiries within 7 business days.
Disclaimer
This tool is an independent community project and is not affiliated with Asheville Regional Airport, the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, or any official airport entity. This Privacy Policy applies only to parkingatavl.com.
For official AVL airport policies, visit flyavl.com.