Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Fuel Near You ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name
- Password (stored securely using bcrypt hashing)
- Profile picture (if you sign in with Google)
Usage Information: We automatically collect:
- Search history (postcodes searched, fuel types, radius)
- Favorite stations you save
- IP address and browser information (for security purposes)
Location Data: If you use the "Use my location" feature, we temporarily access your location to find nearby fuel stations. We do not store your precise location.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our fuel price comparison service
- To save your favorite stations and search history
- To authenticate your account and maintain security
- To communicate important service updates
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers. We use industry-standard security measures including:
- Encrypted passwords using bcrypt
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure, httpOnly cookies for authentication
- Regular security updates and monitoring
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymised data such as pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and general geographic region. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your email, name, and profile picture from Google. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- UK Government Fuel Finder: Fuel price data is sourced from the official UK Government scheme.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your data
- Clear your search history
You can delete your account and all data at any time from your Account Settings page.
Cookies
We use the following cookies:
- Essential: Authentication (refresh token stored in httpOnly cookie) and session management
- Analytics: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_*) to understand site usage patterns. These do not contain personally identifiable information
We do not use third-party advertising cookies.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Search history older than 90 days may be automatically deleted. When you delete your account, all your data is permanently removed.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through our support page.