Cookie policy
We don't use cookies. Here's what we do use, and why.
Last updated: 4 September 2026
We don't set cookies
NextBusTime does not set any cookies — no analytics cookies, no advertising cookies, and no tracking pixels. That's why you aren't greeted by a consent banner.
What we do use: local storage
We use your browser's local storage instead. Unlike cookies, local storage is never sent to our servers with each request — it simply stays on your device until you clear it.
| What | Why | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
| Your chosen location | So you don't have to tap "Use my location" on every page | 12 hours |
| Favourite stops | So your saved stops are there next time | Until you clear it |
How to remove it
Clearing your browser's site data for this site removes both items immediately. Nothing else of yours is stored.
Third-party content
Our maps load imagery from OpenStreetMap. When a map loads, your browser contacts them directly and they may use their own storage. See our privacy policy and about the data.
If this changes
If we later add analytics or advertising that requires cookies, we will update this page and ask for your consent first, as UK law requires.