Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures of BuyItLocal.us regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our Service. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

BuyItLocal.us is a local business directory operated by Webie Design, La Center, WA 98629. By using this Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with an initial capital letter have meanings defined below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

Account — a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Affiliate — an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where "control" means ownership of 50% or more of the shares or equity interest entitled to vote for election of directors.
Company (referred to as "We", "Us", or "Our") — Webie Design, 6907 NE Northridge Ln, La Center, WA 98629, operator of BuyItLocal.us.
Cookies — small files placed on your device by a website that store details of your browsing activity.
Country — Washington, United States.
Device — any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
Personal Data — any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service — the BuyItLocal.us website.
Service Provider — any third-party company or individual employed by the Company to facilitate, provide, or improve the Service.
Third-Party Social Media Service — any website or social network through which a user can log in or create an account to use the Service.
Usage Data — data collected automatically through use of the Service, such as page visits and time spent on pages.
User-Generated Content — business listings, reviews, offers, events, images, and other content submitted by users or business owners.
Website — Buy it Local.US, accessible at https://buyitlocal.us
You — the individual or entity accessing or using the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

When using our Service, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information including:

Email address
First and last name
Phone number
Address, city, state, and ZIP code
Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. Mobile access may also result in collection of your device type, mobile device ID, operating system, and mobile browser type.

Information from Third-Party Social Media Services

You may create an account or log in using Third-Party Social Media Services such as Google or Facebook. If you do, we may collect Personal Data already associated with that account, such as your name, email address, and profile information. Providing additional information through these services constitutes permission for us to use it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies including beacons, tags, and scripts to track activity on our Service and improve its performance. Cookies may be:

Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session) — Required to provide core website functionality and authenticate users.
Cookie Acceptance Cookies (Persistent) — Record whether you have accepted the use of cookies.
Functionality Cookies (Persistent) — Remember your preferences such as login details and language settings.
Analytics Cookies (Persistent) — Used by Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site, including which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
Advertising Cookies (Persistent) — Used by Google Ads and other third-party advertising partners to serve ads relevant to your interests based on your browsing activity. See the Third-Party Advertising section below for more detail.

User-Generated Content

BuyItLocal.us is a community-driven platform. Business listings, reviews, offers, events, and other content are submitted by the public and by business owners. We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any user-generated content.

Content submitted by users is the sole responsibility of the submitting party. BuyItLocal.us is not liable for any claims, damages, or losses arising from user-generated content displayed on this site.

We reserve the right — but assume no obligation — to monitor, edit, or remove user-generated content at our sole discretion. If you believe content on this site is inaccurate, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable, please contact us and we will review it at our discretion.

Third-Party Advertising

BuyItLocal.us displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google Ads. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve advertisements tailored to your interests.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

We do not control the data collection practices of third-party advertisers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party ad networks whose ads appear on our site.

Business Owner Data

If you submit a business listing to BuyItLocal.us, we collect the business information you provide including name, address, phone number, website, description, images, and contact email. This information is displayed publicly on the directory.

For paid listing packages, transaction and billing information is processed through our payment provider. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

Business owners are responsible for keeping their listing information accurate and up to date.

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your Personal Data to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
Manage your account and registration
Process transactions and fulfill contracts
Contact you regarding updates, security notices, or service communications
Send information about offers, events, or services you may find relevant (you may opt out at any time)
Respond to your requests and inquiries
Analyze usage trends and improve our Service
Evaluate potential business transfers or acquisitions

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers — to assist in operating and improving the Service
Advertising Partners — including Google, for ad serving and analytics
Business Transfer Parties — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Other Users — information you share publicly on the site may be viewed by all users
Law Enforcement — when required by law or valid legal process
With Your Consent — for any other purpose you explicitly authorize

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless needed for security or service improvement.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information may be processed and stored on computers located outside your state or country where data protection laws may differ. By using this Service and submitting information, you consent to this transfer. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely.

Deleting Your Personal Data

You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data. You may update or delete your information by logging into your account settings, or by contacting us directly. Note that we may need to retain certain data where we have a legal obligation to do so.

Please review your options to remove your data here: https://buyitlocal.us/data-management

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose your Personal Data to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
Prevent or investigate wrongdoing in connection with the Service
Protect the personal safety of users or the public
Protect against legal liability

Security of Your Personal Data

We take the security of your Personal Data seriously and use commercially reasonable measures to protect it. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it promptly.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the date above. We may also notify you by email or prominent site notice where appropriate. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Webie Design — BuyItLocal.us 6907 NE Northridge Ln, La Center, WA 98629 Website: https://buyitlocal.us/more-info Email: