Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st April 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to PumpScout - Cheapest Fuel UK ("the App"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

2. Information We Collect

Our App does not collect or store personal data. However, we may process the following information:

• Location Data: If granted permission, we access your device's location to show nearby fuel stations. This data is used in real-time and not stored.
• Advertising Data: Google AdMob may collect anonymous usage data to deliver relevant ads.

3. Permissions Used

To enhance user experience, our App requests the following permissions:

• Internet Access: Required to fetch fuel prices and display advertisements.
• Location Access (Fine & Coarse): Used to find nearby fuel stations. This is optional, and users can manually search via postcode.
• Google Advertising ID: Used by Google AdMob to serve personalized ads.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data strictly for the following purposes:

• Providing fuel price comparisons based on location or postcode.
• Improving app functionality and user experience.
• Displaying relevant advertisements through Google AdMob.

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate third-party services such as Google AdMob to provide advertisements. These services may collect data based on their privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for more details.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to ensure your data remains secure. However, as we do not store personal data, there is minimal risk of unauthorized access or misuse.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data usage within the App. Location access is entirely optional, and you can revoke permissions at any time through your device settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be reflected here, with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@encodeconsultancy.co.uk