Privacy Policy for FuelScanner Extension

Last updated: 15/02/2026

FuelScanner (“we”, “our”, “the Extension”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our Chrome extension.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect the following information from you:

• Postcode – which is inputted by yourself into the extension so that we can locate fuel stations nearby to you.

We do not collect any other personal information, browsing history, or sensitive data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the postcode you provide to:

• Convert it into latitude and longitude coordinates using the Google Maps API.
• Identify and return the nearest fuel stations based on your location.

This information is not stored or used for any other purpose.

3. How We Share Your Information

We only share your postcode (temporarily) with:

• Google Maps API – to convert the postcode into lat/long coordinates.

We do not sell, rent, record or otherwise share your information with any other third parties.

4. Data Retention

Your postcode is only used temporarily during the query. We do not store your postcode or location information on our servers.

5. Security

We implement reasonable technical measures to protect information transmitted to external services, like the Google Maps API, from unauthorized access.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the updated policy posted on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@base-64.co.uk