At Aevum News (“Aevum,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This California Privacy Policy supplements our general Privacy Policy and outlines the rights and choices available to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Your CCPA Rights
California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including:
- Right to Know: Request access to the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information.
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.
1. Scope and Applicability
This policy applies to personal information collected from California residents through our websites, mobile applications, newsletters, and related services. It operates in conjunction with our general Privacy Policy. By using our services, you acknowledge the practices described herein.
2. Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from California residents:
- Identifiers: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, account usernames, and device identifiers.
- Internet Activity: Browsing history, search history, interaction with our content, and page view durations.
- Commercial Information: Subscription history, payment details, and newsletter preferences.
- Geolocation Data: Approximate location derived from IP addresses.
- Inferences: Preferences, reading patterns, and content engagement profiles.
3. Purposes for Collection and Use
We collect personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Providing and personalizing news content and subscriptions
- Processing payments and managing accounts
- Communicating updates, newsletters, and customer support
- Analyzing site performance and user engagement
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not “sell” personal information in the traditional sense. However, under the CCPA/CPRA, we may “share” your information for cross-context behavioral advertising through advertising partners and analytics providers. We also disclose personal information to service providers who assist in operating our platform, processing transactions, or fulfilling legal requests.
5. Your Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing
California residents have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of their personal information for targeted advertising purposes. To exercise this right, you may:
- Click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in our website footer
- Submit a request through our dedicated privacy portal
- Contact us directly at privacy@aevumnews.com
6. How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a verifiable request, please contact us at privacy@aevumnews.com or mail us at:
Aevum News
Attn: Privacy Compliance
123 Journalism Way, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94102
We will verify your identity before processing requests. You may authorize an agent to submit requests on your behalf, provided they present valid proof of authorization. We do not require account creation to submit a request, though it may streamline verification.
7. Response Timeline and Verification
We will acknowledge receipt of verifiable consumer requests within 10 business days and respond within 45 days. Extensions may apply for complex requests, with notification provided. We do not charge fees for CCPA-compliant requests unless they are excessive, repetitive, or unfounded.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. Material changes will be communicated via prominent notice on our website or direct email. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the latest revision.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this California Privacy Policy or your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
Phone: +1 (800) 555-NEWS
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST