Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 April 2026
1. Who We Are
GetCheapFuel ("we", "us", "our") operates the website getcheapfuel.co.uk, a free fuel and EV charging price comparison service for the United Kingdom. For any privacy-related queries, contact us at support@getcheapfuel.co.uk.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the minimum data necessary to provide our service:
- Location data— your approximate location (only when you grant permission) to find nearby fuel stations and EV chargers.
- Search queries— postcodes or place names you search for.
- Local storage data— your favourites, preferences, and cookie consent choice are stored in your browser only.
- Push notification tokens— if you opt in to price alerts, we store your subscription endpoint to deliver notifications.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To display nearby fuel stations and EV chargers with current prices.
- To send price alert notifications you have opted in to.
- To improve the accuracy and performance of our service.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase— database and authentication infrastructure.
- Vercel— website hosting and analytics.
- Open Charge Map— EV charger location data.
- UK fuel retailers— fuel price data sourced directly from retailers.
Each service has its own privacy policy and processes data in accordance with GDPR.
5. Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for the website to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Your cookie consent preference is stored locally in your browser.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for push notifications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office).
To exercise any of these rights, email support@getcheapfuel.co.uk.
7. Data Retention
Push notification subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Browser-stored data (favourites, preferences) remains until you clear your browser data. We do not retain location data beyond the duration of your session.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.