PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how Invessence.com collects, uses, and protects your information. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our site, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, and traffic source. If you subscribe to our newsletter or use the contact form, we also collect your email address and name.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To send our weekly newsletter (only if you subscribed — unsubscribe any time).
  • To respond to contact form messages.
  • To analyze traffic and improve content using Google Analytics 4.
  • To serve display ads through Google AdSense and Mediavine.
  • To track affiliate link clicks through Pretty Links.
  • To protect the site from spam and abuse via Akismet.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google AdSense, Mediavine, Kinsta (hosting), Akismet, UpdraftPlus, and Pretty Links. Each service is governed by its own privacy policy. We do not sell your data to any third party.

5. Newsletter

Your email is used only to send the Invessence newsletter. We never share it with advertisers or third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

6. Data Security

Our site runs on HTTPS with SSL encryption. We use Kinsta managed hosting, Wordfence security, regular backups via UpdraftPlus, and two-factor authentication on all admin accounts.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. California residents have additional rights under CCPA. To make a request, contact us through the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Invessence.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us through the Contact page at Invessence.com.