Our Core Principle: Data Minimization

At Aevum Encyclopedia, we believe knowledge should be accessible without compromising privacy. We collect only the data strictly necessary to provide, improve, and secure our service. We do not sell personal data, and we never use your information for manipulative advertising.

Our Privacy Promise

As a global knowledge platform trusted by millions of researchers, students, and curious minds, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of data stewardship. Your search queries, reading habits, and account information belong to you.

We are committed to:

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    End-to-End Transparency

    We clearly explain what data we collect and why, using plain language rather than legal jargon.

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    User Control First

    You own your data. You can view, export, or delete your information at any time from your dashboard.

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    No Data Monetization

    We never sell, lease, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers or data brokers.

Data We Collect

We collect data in two main categories: information you provide directly, and information generated automatically as you use our platform.

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Account Information

Email address, display name, and optional profile details you choose to share when creating an Aevum account.

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Search & Query Data

Search terms, clicked articles, and reading time to improve search relevance and personalize your experience.

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Device & Technical Data

IP address, browser type, operating system, and approximate location (city-level) for security and performance.

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Contributions

If you edit articles or comment, your contributions, edit history, and associated metadata are stored.

How We Use Your Data

Every piece of data we collect serves a specific, necessary purpose. We do not engage in indefinite data hoarding.

  • Service Delivery & Functionality

    To authenticate accounts, process requests, display content, and maintain platform integrity.

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    Personalization & Recommendations

    To suggest relevant articles, tailor search results, and customize your reading experience based on your interests.

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    Analytics & Improvement

    Aggregated, anonymized data helps us understand platform usage patterns and improve features.

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    Security & Fraud Prevention

    To detect suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect the integrity of our knowledge base.

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    Communication

    To send essential service updates, security alerts, and optional newsletters (which you can opt out of).

AI & Model Training

Aevum Encyclopedia utilizes advanced AI to enhance search accuracy, generate summaries, and connect knowledge concepts. We are transparent about how your data interacts with our AI systems.

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Your Data & AI Training

We do not use your personal search history or account data to train our public AI models by default. However, we do use anonymized, aggregated interaction data to improve system performance.

  • Personal data is strictly excluded from model training datasets.
  • Contributions to articles are used to improve the knowledge graph, not for personal profiling.
  • You may opt-in to share anonymized data to help improve our AI for all users.
  • Enterprise and educational accounts have additional controls over data usage for AI.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

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    Service Providers

    Trusted vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, and email delivery, bound by strict data processing agreements.

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    Legal Compliance

    When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aevum and its users.

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    Business Transfers

    In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data would transfer as an asset, with continued privacy obligations.

Your Rights & Controls

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have rights regarding your personal data. We empower all users, regardless of location, with the following controls:

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Right to Access

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you in a machine-readable format.

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Right to Rectify

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information directly from your settings.

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Right to Erasure

Delete your account and associated data at any time with immediate effect.

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Right to Portability

Export your data to transfer it to another service in standard formats.

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Right to Object

Opt-out of personalized recommendations or specific data processing activities.

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Right to be Forgotten

Request removal of your contributions from public view while preserving edit history.

Security Measures

We implement industry-leading security protocols to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure:

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    Encryption

    AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.3 for data in transit.

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    Access Controls

    Role-based access with multi-factor authentication for all internal systems handling user data.

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    Regular Audits

    Independent third-party security audits and penetration testing conducted quarterly.

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    Data Retention Policies

    Automated deletion of logs and session data after defined retention periods (max 12 months).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Aevum Encyclopedia anonymously? +
Yes. You can browse and search without creating an account. An anonymous session will collect minimal technical data for security and performance but will not be linked to a personal profile.
Do you use cookies? +
We use essential cookies for authentication and security, and optional analytics cookies to improve the platform. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser or via our cookie settings panel.
How do I delete my account? +
Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Delete Account. You will be prompted to confirm. Upon deletion, your personal data is removed within 30 days, except where retention is legally required.
Is my search history private? +
Absolutely. Search history is stored only on your account and is not shared, sold, or used for advertising. You can view or clear your search history at any time.
What happens to my data if I contribute to articles? +
Contributions are attributed to your profile. You can request to anonymize past contributions or delete your account, which will remove your attribution. Content may remain under our open license.

Questions About Your Data?

Our Privacy Team is here to help. If you have concerns or requests, we respond within 48 hours.

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