Effective Date: Nov 2, 2026
Last Updated: Nov 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Uniquely Longview (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit https://uniquelylongview.com (the “Website”) and when you use our mobile application, Uniquely Longview Local Plate (the “App”), available on the Apple App Store.
By accessing our Website or downloading and using our App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you provide it, automatically when you navigate through our services, and through trusted third-party integrations.
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Mailing & Contact Information: When you order the free printed magazine and pay for shipping/postage, we collect your full name, shipping address, email address, and optional phone number to fulfill and track your delivery.
- Inquiries & Feedback: When you reach out via contact forms, email, or customer support channels, we collect your name, contact details, and the content of your message.
- Account Information (if applicable within the App): If the App provides account registration or saved preferences, we collect your name, username, and email address.
B. Payment Information (Processed via Square)
We offer our magazine free of charge, requiring users only to cover postage/shipping costs.
- All payment transactions are processed securely through Square (Block, Inc.).
- We do not collect, process, or store your payment card numbers, bank account numbers, or CVV codes on our servers.
- When you submit payment for postage, your payment credentials are provided directly to Square. Square’s handling and storage of your financial data are governed by the Square Privacy Notice.
C. Information Collected Automatically via the Website
- Device and Browser Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and basic navigation paths.
- Cookies: Standard session and analytical cookies to remember user preferences and measure site performance.
D. Information Collected via the Mobile App (Apple App Store Disclosures)
- Device Identifiers: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and language settings.
- App Performance & Diagnostics: Crash logs, load times, and technical error reports to help diagnose issues and improve app stability.
- Location Information: If the App offers local dining, community features, or business discovery, the App may request permission to access your approximate or precise geolocation:
- Location access is strictly optional and used solely to present nearby points of interest or local culinary features.
- You can enable, disable, or modify location permissions at any time via your iOS Settings (
Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Uniquely Longview Local Plate).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following operational purposes:
- Fulfillment: Processing, packaging, and shipping printed magazine copies via postal services using the address provided during checkout.
- Payment Administration: Verifying and facilitating shipping postage payments via Square.
- Service Delivery: Providing, operating, and improving the features and content of the Website and App.
- Customer Support: Responding to inquiries, order status checks, and customer service requests.
- Communications: Sending transactional notices (such as order confirmations and shipping updates) and occasional community updates (if you explicitly opt in to newsletters).
- Legal and Security Compliance: Preventing fraudulent transactions, enforcing our terms, and complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
3. How We Share and Disclose Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or data brokers. We share your information only in the limited circumstances outlined below:
- Payment Processors: We transmit necessary transaction details to Square to process postage payments.
- Shipping Carriers: We share your name and delivery address with logistics and shipping partners (such as the United States Postal Service – USPS) solely to deliver your magazine.
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who provide web hosting, mobile app infrastructure, and analytics services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Uniquely Longview, our users, or the public.
4. Mobile App Specific Disclosures (iOS App Store)
In compliance with Apple App Store Review Guidelines:
- No Covert Tracking: We do not track user activity across apps and websites owned by other companies for targeted advertising purposes without affirmative user consent.
- Permissions Revocation: Any device permissions granted to the App (such as Location, Camera, or Push Notifications) may be revoked at any time through your iOS device settings.
- Account and Data Deletion: If you create an in-app account or submit personal information through the App, you may request the deletion of your account and associated personal data directly within the App settings or by emailing jerrad@forbesbutler.com.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure core functionality and analyze traffic trends. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you disable cookies, some portions of the Website may not function properly.
6. Data Security and Retention
- Data Security: We employ standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, destruction, loss, or disclosure. Payment data handled by Square is encrypted in transit and at rest in accordance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).
- Data Retention: We retain your shipping and transaction records only for as long as necessary to fulfill orders, maintain financial accounting records, and resolve potential disputes, after which the data is safely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence (including under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and other state privacy laws), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Delete: Request the deletion of personal data you have provided to us.
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling. (Note: We do not sell personal data or engage in profiling).
To exercise these rights, please submit a request using the contact information below. We will verify and process your request within the time frames mandated by applicable law.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website and App are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take immediate steps to remove such information from our records.
9. Third-Party External Links
Our Website and App may contain links to local businesses, external articles, or community resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory updates. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, posting a prominent notice on the Website or within the App.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
