Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide diagnostic information to website operators.
2. How We Use Cookies
BestPetrolPrices.co.uk uses cookies to ensure our fuel comparison tools function smoothly, to remember your search preferences, and to understand how our visitors interact with our forecourt price data.
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your explicit permission, nor do we sell cookie data to third parties.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for core website functionality, including user session management, secure account authentication, and security token verification. These cookies cannot be switched off in our systems.
Functional & Preference Cookies
Allow our site to remember choices you make, such as your preferred search radius, fuel grade filter (Unleaded, Diesel, Super Unleaded), and saved favourite forecourts for quicker repeat searches.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the website—such as which fuel trends and advice guides are most popular—and measure load speeds. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their options or preferences menu. You can block or delete cookies from BestPetrolPrices.co.uk at any time using your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact your ability to log in or save favourite stations.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please reach out to us via our Contact Page.