Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our platforms, we collect information you explicitly submit. This includes:

• Account creation details (name, email address, username, and password)
• Subscription and payment information processed securely through third-party gateways
• Communication content when you contact editorial support or submit tips
• Preferences and customizations (news topics, notification settings, display preferences)
• Survey responses, contest entries, and feedback submissions

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access Aevum News services, certain data is gathered automatically to ensure functionality, security, and service improvement:

Usage & Device Data

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Device type, operating system, browser version, and unique device identifiers
• Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, and scroll depth
• Referral sources and search queries within our platform

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We utilize essential cookies for authentication and session management, analytics cookies to understand traffic patterns, and preference cookies to remember your display settings. Advertising partners may also place tracking pixels for campaign measurement.

3. Information from Third Parties

We supplement our data with information from external sources to improve accuracy and service delivery:

• Advertising Networks: Campaign performance data and anonymized audience segments
• Social Media Integrations: Public profile data when you choose to link or share content
• Data Partners: Verified demographic and interest data to enhance editorial targeting
• Security Providers: Fraud detection signals and threat intelligence feeds

4. Information from Children

Aevum News does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. Our platform is designed for general audiences. If we discover we have unintentionally collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it and disable the associated account.

5. Data Retention & Security

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Account data is maintained until deletion is requested. Usage logs are anonymized after 18 months.

All collected data is protected using industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.3), access controls, and regular security audits. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Opt out of marketing communications and targeted advertising
• Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based

To exercise these rights, use the Privacy Dashboard in your account settings or contact our Data Protection Officer.

7. Contact & Inquiries

If you have questions about the information we collect or how it is processed, please reach out to our privacy team: