Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Where's The Fuel? ("we", "our", or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Watchlist Data: Vessel selections you add to your watchlist are stored locally on your device.
App Preferences: Your settings and preferences are stored locally on your device.

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: We may collect general device information (device type, operating system) for app compatibility purposes.
Usage Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and features.
Location Data: If you grant permission, approximate location may be used to show nearby vessels on the map. Location data is not stored or transmitted to our servers.

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for personalized advertising. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings. See Google's Privacy Policy.
AIS Data: Vessel tracking data is sourced from publicly available Automatic Identification System (AIS) broadcasts. This is publicly transmitted maritime safety data and does not contain personal information.

2. How We Use Information

To provide real-time vessel tracking and maritime data
To display fuel prices and market intelligence
To improve app functionality and user experience
To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdMob

3. Data Storage and Security

Your watchlist and preferences are stored locally on your device. We do not maintain user accounts or store personal data on our servers. Maritime vessel data is sourced from public AIS broadcasts and third-party APIs.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

Google AdMob: For advertising purposes as described above
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

5. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6. Your Choices

You can disable location permissions in your device settings
You can opt out of personalized ads in your device's ad settings
You can clear app data to remove all locally stored information

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with a new "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: dealsense.info@gmail.com