Privacy Policy for invokly.com

Last updated: July 2026

Welcome to invokly.com (the "Website"), a blog dedicated to publishing articles about philanthropy and charitable giving. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us when you interact with the blog. This includes:

• Contact forms: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you include. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not publicly displayed; only the name and comment text are visible.

We do not require you to create an account, make purchases, or provide payment card information. This is a blog only, not an online store.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit invokly.com, certain information is automatically collected by our servers and third-party services:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and web beacons to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and serve advertisements. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality, such as remembering your comment preferences or session status.
• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our blog (e.g., which articles are most popular) so we can improve content.
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense) to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Personalized Ads

3.1 How Ads Use Cookies and Device Identifiers

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to invokly.com or other websites. These cookies collect information such as:

• Your IP address (truncated for anonymization where possible).
• Browser type and device information.
• Pages you have visited and interactions with ads.
• A unique advertising identifier on your device.

This data helps ad networks show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. You may see ads for philanthropic causes, charitable organizations, or other topics related to our content, as well as general interest ads.

3.2 Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can opt out in several ways:

• Google Ads Settings: Visit https://adssettings.google.com to manage or disable personalized advertising from Google.
• AboutAds.info: Visit https://optout.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies in the Digital Advertising Alliance.
• Your browser settings: Enable "Do Not Track" or use browser extensions that block tracking cookies.
• Mobile devices: For iOS and Android, you can reset your advertising identifier or limit ad tracking in your device settings.

Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads; you may still see non-personalized (contextual) ads based on the content of the page.

4. Analytics

We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect and analyze anonymous usage data. These services use cookies to track visitor interactions, such as page views, time on site, and referral sources. The data is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. You can learn more about Google Analytics' privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via contact forms.
• To publish and manage comments on our blog posts.
• To improve our content and user experience based on analytics.
• To display advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for any purpose other than those described in this policy.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who assist us in operating the Website. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Advertising partners: As described in Section 3, ad networks may collect data through cookies and similar technologies. We do not control their data practices; please review their privacy policies.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Contact form submissions and comments are retained indefinitely for reference and to maintain the integrity of the blog. Analytics data is retained for a period of up to 26 months. You may request deletion of your comment or contact form data by emailing us at [email protected].

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or analytics.
• Data portability: Request a structured, machine-readable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

Our blog is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

Our articles may contain links to external websites, including those of philanthropic organizations or partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal address: 1849 Maple Dr, Columbia, South Carolina 51616