What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve performance, and provide useful information to the site owners.

At Aevum News, we use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, local storage, and pixels) to enhance your browsing experience, deliver relevant content, and understand how our site is used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

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Note: Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal data. They cannot read files on your hard drive or install viruses on your system. They simply store and retrieve information about your browsing preferences.

Cookie Categories We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into the following types. Each category serves a different purpose, and your consent may be required for certain categories depending on your jurisdiction.

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Functional & Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on an article.

  • Language and regional preferences
  • Dark mode / light mode selection
  • Font size and display preferences
  • Saved articles and bookmarks

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

Third-party cookies we may use include:

  • Google Analytics — Web traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
  • Google Ads / AdSense — Advertising and remarketing
  • Social Media Platforms — Share buttons and embedded content (Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube)
  • Video Platforms — Embedded video players (YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Comment Systems — Third-party comment and discussion tools
  • Content Delivery Networks — Fast content delivery (Cloudflare, Akamai)
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Important: When you click on links to third-party websites (such as social media sharing buttons), those sites will have their own cookie policies. Aevum News is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal information.

Cookie Inventory

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used by Aevum News, including their names, purposes, and durations.

Cookie Name Category Purpose Duration
aevum_consent Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
aevum_session Necessary Maintains user session during browsing Session
_ga Analytics Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) 2 years
_ga_XXXXX Analytics Preserves session state across page views 2 years
_gat Analytics Throttles request rate (Google Analytics) 1 minute
_gid Analytics Distinguishes users on a daily basis 24 hours
aevum_theme Functional Remembers dark/light mode preference 1 year
aevum_lang Functional Remembers language preference 1 year
aevum_saved Functional Stores bookmarked article IDs 1 year
_gcl_au Marketing Google Ads conversion tracking 3 months
IDE Marketing Doubles as unique ID for ad purposes 1 year
__Secure-adid Marketing Ad fraud detection and prevention 2 years

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over which cookies you allow on Aevum News. Here are the different ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

1. Through Our Cookie Manager

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie management tool available on this page. Simply click "Manage Preferences" at the top of this page to customize which categories of cookies you allow.

2. Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  1. Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  2. Delete existing cookies
  3. Set alerts before cookies are stored
  4. Allow cookies only from specific sites

Popular browsers provide the following options:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
  • Brave: Settings → Shields → Cookie Settings

3. Through Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When enabled, it sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your browsing activity. Please note that not all websites or services honor DNT signals, and we encourage you to use our cookie manager for guaranteed control.

4. Through Advertising Opt-Outs

For third-party advertising cookies, you can opt out through the following industry resources:

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Pro Tip: Using a browser's private or incognito mode ensures cookies are automatically deleted when you close the window. This is a simple way to browse without leaving persistent cookies behind.

Consent & Withdrawal

When you first visit Aevum News, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that explains what cookies we use and allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your consent is freely given and can be withdrawn at any time.

How to Withdraw Consent

If you wish to withdraw your cookie consent at any point, you can do so by:

  1. Visiting our Cookie Settings page
  2. Clicking "Manage Preferences" at the top of any page
  3. Changing your browser settings to block cookies
  4. Deleting cookies directly from your browser
  5. Contacting our team at privacy@aevumnews.com

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. If you withdraw consent for analytics cookies, we will stop collecting usage data about your browsing on our site. If you withdraw consent for marketing cookies, you may see more generic (non-personalized) ads while visiting our site.

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Your Rights: Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other privacy laws, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and request restriction of processing. For any privacy-related requests, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@aevumnews.com.

Updates to This Policy

We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, our business practices, and applicable legal requirements. Any material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website and/or via email to our registered users.

January 15, 2025
Added new analytics cookie inventory entries; Updated third-party vendor list to reflect current advertising partners.
September 1, 2024
Major revision to align with updated privacy regulations. Added cookie management tool and enhanced transparency.
March 15, 2024
Initial publication of Cookie Policy, replacing the previous cookie notice.

We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about how Aevum News uses cookies. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how Aevum News handles your personal data through cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out to us:

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Email: privacy@aevumnews.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@aevumnews.com

Mailing Address:
Aevum News
1200 Media Boulevard, Suite 400
New York, NY 10001
United States

Phone: +1 (555) 234-5678

We will respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 days. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.