Effective Date: [26.9.2025]
At inventionsarchive.com we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website and how we use, share, and protect it. Our site focuses on presenting information about inventions; we currently do not offer user accounts, membership, or user contributions.
1) Information We Collect
- Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps, collected automatically via our servers and standard web technologies.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: Small text files that help us remember preferences and understand site usage. See “Cookies” below.
- Contact Communications (If You Reach Out): If you email us or use a contact form, we process the information you provide (e.g., name, email, message).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data and we do not offer user registration or content submissions at this time.
2) How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
- To measure and analyze traffic and usage trends (e.g., page performance and aggregated analytics).
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support when you contact us.
- To prevent, detect, and mitigate security or fraudulent activities.
3) Legal Bases (EEA/UK Users)
Where applicable, we rely on legitimate interests (site operation, analytics, security) and/or consent (e.g., non-essential cookies) as legal bases.
4) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for basic functionality and to understand website performance. You may control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may impact certain features.
- Strictly Necessary: Basic site operation and security.
- Analytics (optional): To understand aggregated usage and improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
5) Analytics & Service Providers
We may use third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) to support our site. These providers may process limited data on our behalf and are contractually restricted from using it for their own purposes.
6) Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share information:
- With vendors who help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, security).
- When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
- To protect rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or the public.
7) International Transfers
Our servers or service providers may be located outside your country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
8) Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy (e.g., security logs, analytics in aggregated form) and to comply with legal obligations.
9) Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where applicable. To exercise rights, contact us at [support@inventionsarchive.com].
10) Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or the relevant age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11) Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
12) Third-Party Links
Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any information.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
14) Contact Us
For questions or requests, please contact: support@inventionsarchive.com