Cookies & Tracking Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience. Cookies themselves do not contain personal information that directly identifies you.

When you return to Aevum News, your browser sends these cookies back to us or to third parties, allowing us to recognize your device and tailor content accordingly.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We and our partners use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:

Note: Strictly Necessary cookies are always active to ensure the website functions securely and correctly.

3. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies to collect usage data:

• Pixel Tags & Web Beacons: Small transparent images embedded in pages or emails to track page views, email opens, and click-through rates.
• Local Storage & Session Storage: Browser-based storage used to cache content, remember preferences, and improve load times.
• Device Fingerprinting: Anonymous collection of browser and device characteristics to identify returning users when cookies are disabled.
• Server Logs: Automatically recorded data including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and timestamps.

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but may offer more flexibility or persistence across different sessions.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers to deliver analytics, advertising, and embedded content. These partners may set their own cookies and tracking tools on Aevum News. We do not control their data practices. Key partners include:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Matomo (for usage statistics and performance monitoring)
• Advertising Networks: Google Ad Manager, IAB-compliant ad exchanges (for targeted advertising)
• Content Embeds: YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn (for video and social media integration)
• Security & Fraud Prevention: Cloudflare, reCAPTCHA (for DDoS protection and bot mitigation)

Each third party operates under their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their respective policies for detailed information on data collection and opt-out mechanisms.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You have the right to control or disable cookies and tracking technologies. Here’s how:

• On Our Site: Use our Cookie Preferences Center (accessible via the banner on first visit or the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer) to toggle categories on or off.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions.
• Ad Preferences: Opt out of personalized advertising via Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), DARE (Canada), or EDAA (Europe).
• Mobile Devices: Enable "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android) in your device settings.

Please Note: Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality, personalized features, or cause repeated cookie consent prompts. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for site operation.

6. International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party partners may be located in countries outside your region. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or binding corporate rules, to comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies & Tracking Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage or through email to registered users. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revisions.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, tracking technologies, or your data rights, please reach out:

• Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
• Mail: Aevum News Privacy Department, 450 Journalism Ave, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10012, USA
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 15 business days.