Privacy Policy for Fuel Cap
Last Updated: May 17, 2025
1. Introduction Fuel Cap ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Fuel Cap mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:
Location Data: We collect your precise GPS location to find nearby gas stations. Location data is used only within the App and is not sold to third parties.
Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo as provided by Google OAuth.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the App, including tabs visited, features used, and fill-up activity you voluntarily log.
Device Information: We may collect device identifiers, operating system version, and crash logs to improve App performance.
Vehicle Information: Information about vehicles you add to your garage is stored locally on your device.
3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to:
Provide and improve the App's core features
Personalize your experience based on your vehicle and fuel preferences
Track fill-up history and calculate estimated savings at your request
Send price alert notifications you have opted into
Process subscription purchases through RevenueCat
Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob (free tier users only)
Analyze App usage to fix bugs and improve features
4. Third-Party Services The App integrates with the following third-party services:
Google Maps / Google Places API: Used to display maps and retrieve gas station data
Google Sign-In: Used for account authentication
Google AdMob: Displays advertisements to free users
RevenueCat: Manages in-app subscriptions and purchases
Notifee: Used to deliver local price alert notifications
5. Location Data Location access is required for the App's core functionality. We use your location to find gas stations near you and calculate distances. Your location is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. You may revoke location permission at any time in your device settings.
6. Data Storage and Security Your data is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and may be synced to secure cloud servers. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the App's services or as required by law. You may delete your account data at any time by signing out and clearing the App's data in your device settings.
8. Children's Privacy The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at fuelcapsupport@gmail.com.
10. Price Disclaimer All gas prices, savings calculations, and distance estimates displayed in the App are approximations and estimates only. Prices may vary by location and time. Fuel Cap makes no representations that any price shown is accurate, current, or complete.
11. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
fuelcapsupport@gmail.com