2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with Aevum News. This may include:

• Account Registration: Name, email address, password, and optional profile details when you create a user account.
• Newsletter & Subscription Services: Email address and communication preferences when you sign up for our daily brief or premium content.
• Communications: Messages submitted through contact forms, support tickets, or email correspondence.
• Community Features: Usernames, comments, ratings, and publicly shared content on our forums or article discussions.
• Payment Information: Billing details and transaction records when you purchase subscriptions or merchandise. We do not store full payment card numbers; all processing is handled by PCI-compliant third-party providers.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, mobile applications, or use our services, certain data is collected automatically through standard web and mobile technologies:

• Device & Browser Information: Hardware model, operating system, browser type, language preferences, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral URLs, and search queries within our platform.
• Log Data: IP address, device identifiers, crash reports, and network connection type.
• Approximate Location: Derived from IP address or, with your consent, GPS data for localized content and advertising.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from trusted third parties to enhance our services, improve accuracy, and comply with legal obligations:

• Social Media Platforms: Profile information when you connect via social login or interact with our embedded social features.
• Analytics & Research Partners: Aggregated demographic or interest data used for audience insights and content optimization.
• Advertising Networks: Limited identifier data for ad delivery, frequency capping, and campaign measurement.
• Verification Services: Email and phone validation data from identity verification providers.

2.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Aevum News uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to ensure site functionality, analyze performance, and personalize your experience. We categorize these as follows:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality, security, and account management. Cannot be disabled.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content to improve site structure and load times.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language, region, and theme settings.
• Targeting & Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. You may opt out at any time.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or our Cookie Preference Center. Note that disabling essential cookies may limit certain platform features.

2.5 How We Use the Information

All collected information serves specific, legitimate purposes aligned with editorial independence and service quality:

• Deliver, maintain, and improve our news platform, articles, and multimedia content.
• Process subscriptions, payments, and account management.
• Communicate important updates, security alerts, and service-related notices.
• Personalize content recommendations based on reading history and stated preferences.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
• Generate anonymized, aggregated analytics to inform editorial and product decisions.

2.6 Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, reviewing, or exporting your personal data.
• Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deleting your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opting out of marketing communications and targeted advertising.
• Withdrawing consent for data processing where applicable.
• Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection team. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days, or as required by local privacy laws.