From the desk of the CEO, Sarah McCrary:
GasBuddy’s foundation is about empowering the consumer. GasBuddy started as a website for frustrated drivers to share information about gas prices in order to help each other save money on one of the biggest household expenses. We made fuel price data transparent to the consumer.
With the advent of smartphones, came the creation of the GasBuddy app, making it possible for drivers to get real-time information on the best-priced fuel stations near them while on the road using location technology.
Even as technology has changed, our core mission has not: Empowering the consumer
There has been a lot of talk about data privacy in the news so we want to make it clear that you have full control over the data shared with GasBuddy.
Your location data is opt-in. As in, when you download the GasBuddy app, the GasBuddy location data features are not turned on. They will only be turned-on by you. We will never collect or share your location data unless you explicitly allow us to. See the screens below:
In addition to our own best practices, we comply with the growing regulatory requirements, such as Nevada and California privacy legislation, and will continue to be compliant as the regulations evolve.
Bottomline: We will always be on the consumers’ side, with your best interest in mind.
Thanks,
Sarah McCrary
GasBuddy’s full privacy policy.