Disclaimer and Legal Information

Important information about data sources, licensing, and terms of use

Data Accuracy Disclaimer

This service provides parking permit cost information for guidance purposes only. The information displayed:

Important: Always verify permit costs and requirements directly with your local council before applying. This service is not a substitute for official council confirmation.

Service Disclaimer

This service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

We do not guarantee that:

Users assume all risks associated with the use of this service.

Data Sources and Licensing

This service uses data from multiple sources, each with different licensing requirements:

ONS Postcode Directory

Postcode to council mapping is based on the Office for National Statistics Postcode Directory (ONSPD).

postcodes.io API (Fallback)

When postcode shard files are unavailable, this service uses the postcodes.io API as a fallback mechanism for postcode to council lookup.

Data Source Attributions: The postcodes.io API uses data from multiple sources, each with their own copyright and database rights:

Council Parking Permit Data

Parking permit pricing information is sourced from official council websites and documents.

OGL-Licensed Councils: Many councils publish their data under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the License Attributions section for details.

PSI-Licensed Councils: Some Scottish councils (e.g., Edinburgh, Glasgow) publish data under Public Sector Information (PSI) licensing. See the License Attributions section for specific attribution requirements.

Pending Confirmation: Some councils require license confirmation before automated data collection. See the License Attributions section for status.

DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service API

Vehicle registration mark (VRM) lookup uses the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry Service API.

Important: VRM lookup is optional. Users can manually enter CO₂ emissions and fuel type if preferred.

Note: Unlike Open Government Licence data, DVLA API data does not require visible attribution statements. However, we provide transparency about data sources and link to DVLA's terms of service for user information.

Northern Ireland Postcodes

Northern Ireland (BT) postcodes are excluded from this service due to licensing restrictions. The Land and Property Services (LPS) Northern Ireland has different licensing requirements for postcode data that are not compatible with this service.

License Attributions

Open Government Licence v3.0

This service contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Open Government Licence allows you to:

Provided you:

OGL-Licensed Councils

The following councils have confirmed Open Government Licence v3.0 licensing for their parking permit data:

The following councils have OGL statements on their websites (confirmation recommended):

PSI-Licensed Councils

The following councils use Public Sector Information (PSI) licensing (Scotland):

PSI Attribution Requirements: PSI licensing typically requires attribution to the source council. We attribute parking permit data to the respective council sources.

Other Licensing

The following councils have other licensing arrangements or require confirmation:

Pending License Confirmation

The following councils require license confirmation before automated data collection. We are working to confirm licensing arrangements:

For the most current license status, please refer to the data source inventory.

Privacy Information

VRM Lookup Data Handling

When you use the optional vehicle registration mark (VRM) lookup feature:

Privacy Protection: We use VRM redaction in logs (if any) to protect your privacy. Only partial VRM information (e.g., "AB**CDE") would be visible in any error logs.

DVLA Privacy: For information about how the DVLA handles your VRM data, please refer to the DVLA privacy policy.

Postcode Data Handling

Postcode data is processed and stored for council lookup purposes:

Council Data Handling

Council parking permit data is collected from publicly available sources:

General Privacy

This service:

Important: For comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Note: This service uses Google AdSense for advertising and Google CMP for consent management. Please refer to our Cookies Policy and Google's Privacy Policy for information about their data collection practices.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for:

User Responsibility: Users are responsible for:

No Professional Advice: This service does not provide professional advice, legal advice, or financial advice. Information provided is for guidance purposes only.

Intellectual Property

Service Copyright

This service (website, code, and documentation) is protected by copyright. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.

Third-Party Content

This service uses third-party content under various licenses:

All third-party content is attributed according to the respective license requirements.

License Compliance

Users of this service must comply with:

For information about using data from this service, please refer to the respective license terms and attribution requirements.

Terms of Use

Acceptable Use

You may use this service for:

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for:

Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Continued Use: Your continued use of this service after changes to these terms constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Information

Reporting Inaccuracies

If you notice any inaccuracies in parking permit cost information, please:

Note: We cannot guarantee immediate updates to pricing information. Always verify costs directly with your local council.

License Information Requests

For information about licensing arrangements or attribution requirements:

Legal Inquiries

For legal inquiries or concerns about this service:

Important: This service does not provide legal advice. For specific legal questions, please consult with a qualified legal professional.

Additional Information

Service Availability

This service is provided on a best-effort basis. We do not guarantee:

Service availability may be affected by:

Data Updates

Data updates are performed periodically:

Update Schedule: We strive to update council data annually, but update frequency may vary depending on council publication schedules and data availability.

Jurisdiction

This service is governed by UK law. Any disputes arising from the use of this service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer page from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.

Last Updated: January 2025