Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Pub Radar ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at pubradar.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent way.

1. Who We Are

Pub Radar is a free UK pub-finding tool that helps you locate nearby pubs using your device location or a postcode search. The service is operated by Elevation Studio.

2. What Data We Collect

2a. Location Data

If you grant permission, Pub Radar uses your device's GPS or network location to find pubs near you. This location data is:

• Used only to perform a one-time search for nearby pubs
• Sent to the OpenStreetMap Overpass API to retrieve pub data
• Never stored on our servers
• Never sold or shared with third parties for marketing
• Discarded immediately after results are returned

You can decline location access at any time and use postcode search instead. If you have previously granted access, you can withdraw consent via the About section in the app.

2b. Search Queries

If you search by postcode or place name, that search term is sent to the Nominatim geocoding service (operated by OpenStreetMap) to look up coordinates. Search terms are not stored by us.

2c. Cookies & Advertising

Google AdSense may use the following cookies:

• DoubleClick cookie — used to serve interest-based advertisements
• Conversion tracking cookies — used to measure ad performance
• Third-party cookies — set by Google's advertising partners

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

2d. Analytics

Pub Radar uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. GA4 collects anonymised usage data including:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• General geographic region (derived from IP address — the full IP is never stored)
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• How you arrived at the site (e.g. search engine, direct link)

GA4 uses first-party cookies (such as _ga and _ga_L13BSY1C5W) to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. These cookies persist for up to 2 years.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

3. Third-Party Services

Pub Radar relies on the following third-party services. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

• OpenStreetMap / Overpass API — provides pub location data. Privacy Policy
• Nominatim — provides postcode and place geocoding. Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics 4 — provides anonymised usage analytics. Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — displays advertisements. Privacy Policy
• Google Maps / Apple Maps — opened when you tap "Get Directions" (via a deep link; no data is sent by us). Subject to the respective app's privacy policy.
• Leaflet / OpenStreetMap tiles — renders the interactive map. Map tile requests include your IP address as part of standard HTTP requests.

4. Log Data

Like most websites, our web server may automatically collect standard log data including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used solely for security and diagnostic purposes and is not linked to any personal profile.

5. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is used (this policy)
• Access any personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (location consent can be withdrawn in-app)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our servers. Location data used for pub searches is discarded after the search completes. Any server log data is retained for a maximum of 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Pub Radar is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.