Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosures

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

01 Our Commitment to Transparency

At Aevum News, we believe that trust is the foundation of journalism. Just as we verify every headline we publish, we are equally committed to being transparent about how we handle, protect, and share your personal information. This policy outlines the circumstances under which we share data with third parties, the safeguards we implement, and the controls you have over your information.

Core Principle We never sell your personal data to advertisers, brokers, or data aggregators. Any sharing of information is purpose-driven, consent-based, or legally required.

02 Categories of Data & Sharing Purposes

We share data only when necessary to deliver our services, improve our platform, or comply with legal obligations. Below is a breakdown of data types and associated third parties:

Data Category Shared With Purpose
Usage & Analytics Data Google Analytics, Privacy-Preserving Analytics Partners Platform optimization, traffic analysis, and content performance tracking
Payment & Subscription Info Stripe, PayPal, Secure Payment Gateways Processing subscriptions, refunds, and financial records
Communication Data SendGrid, Customer Support Ticketing Systems Delivering newsletters, account notifications, and support responses
Auth & Account Data Auth0, Identity Verification Providers Secure login, two-factor authentication, and account recovery
Legal & Compliance Data Regulatory Authorities, Legal Counsel Compliance with court orders, fraud prevention, and law enforcement requests

All third-party partners are bound by strict data processing agreements (DPAs) that prohibit secondary use of your information and mandate industry-standard encryption and access controls.

03 How You Control Your Data

You retain full authority over your personal information. We provide built-in tools to manage your preferences without contacting support:

  • Dashboard Controls: Navigate to Account > Privacy Settings to toggle analytics tracking, newsletter preferences, and personalization features.
  • Cookie Consent Manager: Click the cookie banner at any time to modify or withdraw consent for non-essential tracking cookies.
  • Data Export: Request a complete archive of your data (articles saved, subscription history, profile info) in JSON or CSV format.
  • Deletion & Anonymization: Submit a deletion request to permanently remove your account and associated personal data. We retain only anonymized usage metrics for statistical purposes.

04 Security & Transfer Safeguards

When data leaves our secure infrastructure, it is protected through:

  • Encryption in Transit: All data transfers use TLS 1.3 or higher.
  • Encryption at Rest: Partner systems must employ AES-256 encryption for stored data.
  • Access Minimization: Third parties receive only the minimum data required to fulfill their contracted service.
  • Regular Audits: We conduct annual security assessments and require partners to maintain SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certifications.

International transfers comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection frameworks. We utilize Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where cross-border transfers occur.

05 Contact & Data Subject Requests

If you have questions about this policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need assistance with account settings, our Privacy & Compliance team is available:

  • Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
  • Response Time: Within 10 business days (as required by applicable law)
  • Verification: We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing sensitive requests.

We are committed to continuous improvement. This policy will be updated as regulations evolve and our services expand. Users will be notified of material changes via email or prominent site notice.

Transparency Promise Aevum News operates under an independent editorial charter. Our data practices are separate from our journalistic processes, ensuring that user information never influences editorial decisions, sourcing, or publication standards.