Last updated: February 2026 

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1. Introduction 

The International Parking Community ("IPC", "we", "us" or "our") is a trading name of United Trade and industry Limited (08248531) (UNITI) which is a company registered in England & Wales whose address is Cromwell House, Royal Court, Brook Street, Macclesfield. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you visit www.theipc.info (the "Website"). 

 

This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection legislation.

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2. Who We Are 

The International Parking Community is a trade association for the private parking sector in the United Kingdom. 

For the purposes of data protection law, the IPC is the data controller. 

 

Contact details: 
If you have any queries relating to this Privacy Notice our Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be contacted by emailing dpo@theipc.info. 

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3. Personal Data We Collect 

Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect and process the following types of personal data: 

 

a) Information you provide directly 

• Name 

• Email address 

• Job title and organisation 

• Contact details 

• Information submitted via contact forms, membership enquiries, event registrations, or newsletter sign‑ups 

• Any information you provide when corresponding with us 

 

b) Automatically collected information 

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect: 

• IP address 

• Browser type and version 

• Device information 

• Pages visited and time spent on the Website 

• Referring website 

• General Location  

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies, as described in Section 7 below. 

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4. How We Use Your Personal Data 

We use personal data for the following purposes: 

• To respond to enquiries and communications 

• To manage memberships and member services 

• To administer events, webinars and training 

• To send newsletters and updates (where you have opted in) 

• To improve our Website, services and user experience 

• To monitor and analyse usage of the Website 

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations 

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5. Lawful Bases for Processing 

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process personal data: 

• Consent – where you have explicitly agreed (e.g. marketing communications) 

• Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or membership relationship 

• Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your rights 

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6. Marketing Communications 

You can withdraw your consent or opt out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our communications or contacting us directly. 

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7. Cookies and Analytics 

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users and to help us improve your experience and the performance of the Website. 

We use the following platforms and tools: 

 

Wix 
Our Website is built and hosted using Wix. Wix uses essential cookies that are necessary for the operation, security and performance of the Website. These cookies cannot be switched off as they are required for the Website to function correctly. 

 

Google Analytics 
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated and anonymised or pseudonymised information about how visitors use the Website. This may include information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, traffic sources, device type, browser information and approximate location. This data helps us understand how the Website is used and how it can be improved. Google Analytics does not identify individuals directly. 

 

Microsoft Clarity 
We use Microsoft Clarity to analyse how users interact with the Website, including through aggregated usage data, heatmaps and anonymised or pseudonymised session recordings. This information helps us improve usability, accessibility and overall website performance. Microsoft Clarity is not used by us to identify individual users. 

 

These tools may collect technical and usage information such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, interaction data and general usage patterns. 

 

Where required, we obtain consent for non-essential cookies and analytics technologies through a cookie banner or preference management tool. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings or by adjusting your browser settings. 

 

Some of our analytics providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law. 

 

Further information may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy where applicable.

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8. Sharing Your Personal Data 

We do not sell personal data. 

We may share personal data with the following categories of recipients where necessary for the operation of our Website and our services: 

 

• Service providers who act on our behalf as data processors, such as website hosting providers, email and communication platforms, and analytics providers 

 

• Professional advisers, including legal and regulatory advisers where necessary 

 

• Public authorities or regulators, where we are legally required to do so 

All third parties are required to respect the security and confidentiality of your personal data and to process it in accordance with applicable data protection law and our instructions. 

 

Some third parties may process personal data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure that your data remains protected in accordance with UK data protection law. 

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9. International Transfers 

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the UK. Where any international transfers occur, appropriate safeguards will be in place in accordance with UK GDPR. 

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10. Data Security 

We have appropriate technical and organisational measures in place to protect personal data against unauthorised or unlawful access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. 

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Access to personal data is restricted to authorised individuals who require it for legitimate business purposes, and all such access is subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations. 

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11. Data Retention 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements. 

Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for processing. 

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12. Your Data Protection Rights 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: 

• Access your personal data 

• Request correction of inaccurate data 

• Request erasure of your data 

• Restrict processing of your data 

• Object to processing 

• Request data portability 

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable) 

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above. We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.

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13. Complaints 

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): 

www.ico.org.uk 

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14. Changes to This Privacy Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation or our practices. Any updates will be published on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be amended accordingly. 

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.