Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Aevum News. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, mobile applications, newsletters, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, maintain, and improve our news delivery platform. This includes:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and subscription details when you create an account or subscribe to newsletters.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, device type, browser information, and IP address.
• Communication Data: Content of emails, feedback, support requests, and survey responses.
• Payment Information: Billing details and transaction records (processed securely by certified third-party payment providers; we do not store full credit card numbers).
• Location Data: General geographic location derived from IP address to localize news relevance (optional and anonymized).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• Delivering and personalizing news content based on your interests
• Processing subscriptions, payments, and account management
• Sending service updates, breaking news alerts, and promotional communications (opt-in)
• Analyzing website performance and improving user experience
• Preventing fraud, spam, and unauthorized access
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist in hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing, bound by strict data protection agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Safety & Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Aevum News, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to users.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Categories include:

• Essential: Required for authentication, security, and basic site operation.
• Analytics: Help us understand how readers interact with articles (e.g., Google Analytics, anonymized).
• Functional: Remember preferences like newsletter subscriptions or content filters.
• Advertising: Used only for measuring campaign effectiveness; we do not use third-party ad trackers or sell data to advertisers.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may limit certain features of the Service.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, access controls, regular audits, and secure data centers, to protect your information from unauthorized access or alteration.

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Upon deletion or expiration, data is securely anonymized or destroyed.

7. Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access, update, or correct your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time via unsubscribe links
• Export your data in a portable format
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Aevum News is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, it will be promptly deleted. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided information should contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our homepage. The Last Updated date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to our Privacy Office: