Overview
At Aevum News, we believe that trust is built on transparency. This page provides a comprehensive overview of all data we collect through our website, mobile applications, newsletters, and related services. We collect data for three primary purposes:
We only collect data that is necessary for the purpose it serves. We do not collect data to build profiles for targeted advertising or sell your personal information to third parties.
Below, we categorize the data we collect into clear groups, explaining what each category includes, why it's collected, and whether your consent is required.
Personal Information
Personal information refers to data that can directly identify you. We collect this information only when you voluntarily provide it to us through our services.
| Data Category | What We Collect | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Details | Name, email address, username, password (hashed), profile photo | Account creation, authentication, and management | Required |
| Contact Info | Email, phone number, mailing address | Communication, delivery of print subscriptions, customer support | Optional |
| Billing Information | Credit card details (processed by secure payment partners), billing address | Processing subscription payments | Required |
| Communication Data | Messages sent via contact forms, support tickets, feedback submissions | Responding to inquiries and improving services | Optional |
| Newsletter Preferences | Email address, preferred topics, frequency settings | Delivering personalized newsletter content | Required |
How We Protect Your Personal Data
All personal data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256 encryption. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis. We conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to ensure our systems remain secure.
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data at any time through your account settings or by contacting our privacy team. We respond to data requests within 30 days.
Usage & Behavioral Data
We collect anonymized usage data to understand how our audience interacts with Aevum News. This helps us improve our content, site performance, and user experience.
Content Interaction
- Articles viewed, time spent reading, and scroll depth
- Search queries performed on our platform
- Stories saved to reading lists or bookmarked
- Shares, likes, and reactions on articles
- Newsletter open rates and click-through behavior
- Topics and categories frequently accessed
Platform Interaction
- Pages visited and navigation paths taken
- Features used (e.g., dark mode, font size preferences)
- Error encounters and 404 pages visited
- Load times and performance metrics per page
- Conversion funnel data (sign-ups, subscriptions, etc.)
Usage data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not link individual reading patterns to your identity without explicit consent, and we never sell this data to advertisers or data brokers.
Device & Technical Data
When you access Aevum News, our servers automatically collect certain technical information to ensure the platform functions correctly and securely.
Automatically Collected Data
| Data Type | Examples | Why We Need It |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | Your public IP address | Security, fraud prevention, geographic content delivery |
| Browser Info | Type, version, language settings | Compatibility, troubleshooting, optimized rendering |
| Operating System | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux | Platform-specific optimization and bug fixing |
| Device Type | Desktop, tablet, mobile; screen resolution | Responsive design, adaptive layouts |
| Session Data | Session duration, referrer URL, timestamps | Analytics, performance monitoring, security |
| Network Info | Connection type, ISP name (anonymized) | Performance optimization, CDN routing |
IP addresses are treated as personal data under applicable privacy laws. We anonymize IP addresses by removing the last octet (IPv4) or last 80 bits (IPv6) within 24 hours of collection. Full IP logs are retained only for security investigation purposes.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Aevum News uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our platform works properly, to analyze usage, and to provide a personalized experience. We categorize our cookies as follows:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled and are set only in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or logging in.
- Session cookies — Maintain your login state and preferences during your visit
- CSRF tokens — Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
- Load balancing cookies — Distribute traffic across our servers efficiently
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve content and navigation. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
- Page view tracking — Which articles and pages are most popular
- Session analytics — Average time on site, bounce rates, navigation flows
- Performance metrics — Page load speeds, error rates, rendering issues
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
- Theme preference — Dark mode or light mode selection
- Font size — Your preferred text size setting
- Language — Preferred display language
- Region — Localized content preferences
Marketing Cookies
We do not use third-party marketing cookies or sell your data for advertising purposes. However, we may use first-party cookies to measure the effectiveness of our own newsletter campaigns and content recommendations.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect certain features of our website.
Third-Party Services
We work with select third-party services to deliver and improve our platform. We carefully vet each partner and only share the minimum data necessary for their service. Below are the third-party services we use:
| Service | Category | Data Shared | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment Processing | Billing information only (we never store full card details) | EU / US |
| SendGrid | Email Delivery | Email address, newsletter engagement data | US |
| Cloudflare | CDN & Security | IP address, browser info for DDoS protection | Global |
| Plausible Analytics | Web Analytics | Anonymized usage data, no personal identifiers | EU |
| AWS | Cloud Infrastructure | Server logs, encrypted data storage | EU (Frankfurt) |
For any data transferred outside the European Economic Area, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other approved transfer mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected under GDPR-level standards.
Children's Data
Aevum News is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact our privacy team immediately. We will work with you to verify and remove the data in question.
Parents and guardians have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their child's personal data. We comply with COPPA, GDPR, and other applicable child privacy regulations.
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Below is our data retention schedule:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | Duration of account + 30 days after deletion | Account closure or user request |
| Billing records | 7 years | Legal and tax compliance requirements |
| Usage analytics | 14 months | Automated aggregation and anonymization |
| Communication logs | 2 years after last interaction | Support ticket resolution and quality review |
| Security logs | 1 year | Security incident investigation and prevention |
| Newsletter data | Until unsubscribed + 90 days | Unsubscribe request or bounce detection |
Our systems automatically delete or anonymize data once its retention period expires. You can also request immediate deletion of your data at any time by contacting our privacy team.