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1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow a site to remember things between visits (for example, that you're signed in) and to measure how the site is used. This policy explains how FuelAlert uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can manage them.

2. Cookies we use

FuelAlert uses only essential cookies — cookies that are strictly necessary to deliver the service you've asked for. Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), these do not require your consent, but we list them here for transparency.

For aggregated usage metrics we run our own self-hosted instance of Umami Analytics, which is cookieless — it does not set any cookies, does not use device fingerprinting, and does not track you across sites. Because no personal data is collected, no consent is required.

Name Purpose Duration Type
fuel_alert_session Keeps you signed in and maintains your session state. Session Essential
XSRF-TOKEN Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and account actions. Session Essential
remember_web_* "Remember me" — keeps you signed in across browser restarts if you tick the box at login. Up to 5 years Essential
fa_location Stores your most recent postcode search so we can show local prices on return visits without re-querying. 30 days Essential

[PLACEHOLDER: Update the table above if any cookie names change. If a marketing tool is added in future, a Marketing row will be added here and consent will be requested before it loads.]

3. Your choices

Because we currently only use essential cookies, there is nothing to opt in or out of on FuelAlert at this time. If we add non-essential cookies in future (for example, analytics or marketing), we will present a consent banner and you will be able to accept, reject, or customise your choice. We will not set non-essential cookies before you have given consent.

All major browsers also let you view, block, or delete cookies. The ICO publishes guidance on managing cookies in your browser: ico.org.uk · managing cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in.

4. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy if we add new cookies, change our providers, or in response to legal or guidance changes. Material changes will be highlighted by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

5. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email [PLACEHOLDER: hello@fuelalert.co.uk].