Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Welcome to FuelScout. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our service. This policy outlines our data practices and your privacy rights.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address for account creation and authentication
Basic profile information you choose to provide
Account preferences and settings

Account data is securely stored using Supabase with industry-standard encryption and access controls.

Location Data

We request access to your device location to find nearby fuel and charging stations. Location data is:

Only collected when you explicitly grant permission
Used temporarily to search for stations
Never stored on our servers
Never shared with third parties

Usage Data & Savings Tracking

To help you track fuel savings and optimize your driving habits, we collect:

Fuel purchase history and pricing data
Route information and journey patterns
Station visit records and preferences
Calculated savings from using our service

This data is stored securely in your account and used solely to provide personalized savings insights and improve your experience.

Local Storage

We store the following data locally on your device:

Distance unit preference (km/miles)
Theme preference (light/dark mode)
Support banner dismissal status

This data never leaves your device and can be cleared by clearing browser data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information exclusively for application functionality:

Account creation, authentication, and management
Personalized fuel savings tracking and analytics
Provide accurate station search results based on your location
Calculate optimal routes for your journeys
Remember your preferences for a better experience
Improve app performance and fix bugs
Send service-related notifications (with your consent)

Important: All data collected is used solely for the purposes of providing and improving the FuelScout application. We will never share, sell, or use your data for commercial purposes, advertising, or any other uses outside of application functionality.

Third-Party Services

FuelScout integrates with the following third-party services:

Supabase

Our primary database and authentication service. Handles secure user account creation, data storage, and authentication. All user data is encrypted and stored in compliance with GDPR and industry security standards.

OpenStreetMap & Nominatim

Used for geocoding addresses and displaying maps. Subject to OpenStreetMap's usage policies.

OpenRouteService

Powers our route planning feature. Your start/end locations are sent for route calculation.

Open Charge Map & UK Fuel Prices API

Provide station data and pricing information. We query these services with your location coordinates.

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them if you have concerns. All third-party services are used solely for application functionality and data is never shared for commercial purposes.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and use industry-leading practices:

All connections use HTTPS encryption with TLS 1.3
User accounts and data are secured with Supabase's enterprise-grade infrastructure
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit
Row Level Security (RLS) ensures users can only access their own data
Regular security audits and penetration testing
Automated backups with secure retention policies

Data Protection Commitment: Your personal information and usage data will never be sold, shared with advertisers, or used for any commercial purposes outside of providing the FuelScout service. We are committed to transparency and will clearly communicate any changes to our data practices.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Deny or revoke location permissions at any time
Clear local storage data through your browser settings
Request information about data we've collected (though we store minimal data)
Stop using the service at any time

Children's Privacy

FuelScout is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to reach out.