Effective Date: December 27, 2025
This Cookie Policy applies to InventionVault.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) and explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, and sometimes deliver relevant advertising.
Cookies vs. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, websites may use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, and SDKs. For simplicity, we refer to these collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including to:
- Ensure the website works correctly and securely.
- Remember your preferences and improve usability.
- Understand how visitors use our content and improve performance.
- Measure marketing effectiveness and content engagement.
- Support advertising and affiliate tracking (where applicable).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in (if applicable), or filling out forms.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. They allow us to measure traffic, identify popular pages, and improve the overall user experience.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated statistics about how visitors use our site (for example, pages visited and time spent). These tools may use cookies to collect information, including your IP address and device identifiers.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language or display settings). Without them, some features may not work properly.
3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites, measure ad performance, and limit the number of times you see an ad.
If we use Google Ads or other advertising networks, those partners may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver ads based on your browsing behavior.
3.5 Affiliate & Referral Tracking Cookies
InventionVault.org may include affiliate links. Affiliate tracking cookies help us understand when a visitor makes a purchase after clicking an affiliate link, so that the affiliate partner can attribute the referral. This does not increase the price you pay.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third parties that provide services on our website. For example:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising providers (e.g., Google Ads or other ad networks)
- Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, if used)
- Embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube, social media embeds)
Third parties may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your activity on our website and other websites. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.
5. Cookie Consent (GDPR & ePrivacy)
If you are located in the European Union, EEA, or the United Kingdom, we may be required to ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies) on your device.
Where required, we will show a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
You may change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or (if implemented) our on-site cookie preference tool.
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in multiple ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies entirely
- Block cookies from specific websites
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.
6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
If you want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (provided by Google).
6.3 Advertising Opt-Out
You may be able to manage advertising personalization through:
- Your browser settings
- Your device settings (mobile advertising identifiers)
- Google Ads Settings (for Google-related advertising)
7. CCPA Notice (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA. While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, some tracking technologies used for analytics and advertising may be considered “sharing” under certain interpretations of California law.
If required, we will provide California users with an option to opt out of such “sharing” through an opt-out mechanism or cookie preference tool.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us:
- Email: support@inventionvault.org
- Website: InventionVault.org