How We Use Your Data

Introduction

At Aevum News, your trust is the foundation of our journalism. This document transparently outlines how we collect, process, and utilize the data you share with us. We believe in informed consent and minimal data collection—only gathering what is necessary to deliver high-quality, personalized, and secure news experiences.

What We Collect

We collect information in three primary categories, each with a clear purpose:

1. Information You Provide

• Account details (name, email, subscription preferences)
• Newsletter sign-ups and communication preferences
• Feedback, support requests, and survey responses

2. Automatically Collected Data

• Device & browser identifiers for security and compatibility
• Usage metrics (pages viewed, time spent, click patterns)
• IP address and approximate geographic location

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality, analytics cookies to understand traffic patterns, and preference cookies to remember your settings. You can manage or disable these at any time through our cookie settings panel.

How We Use Your Data

Every piece of data we process serves a specific, transparent purpose:

• Content Delivery: Ensuring you receive articles, newsletters, and updates promptly and accurately.
• Personalization: Tailoring story recommendations based on your reading history and stated interests.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: Monitoring for unauthorized access, spam, and suspicious activity to protect your account and our platform.
• Analytics & Improvement: Understanding how readers interact with our site to optimize layout, speed, and content strategy.
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling obligations related to journalism standards, copyright, and regulatory requirements.

Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers under strict contractual obligations, including:

• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For fast, reliable article loading worldwide.
• Analytics Partners: Processed in privacy-first modes with data anonymization.
• Newsletter Platforms: Secure email delivery systems compliant with global privacy standards.

We may disclose data if required by law, to protect Aevum News rights, or to prevent fraud. All third-party transfers undergo rigorous security audits.

Security & Protection

Protecting your information is not optional—it's operational. We implement industry-standard safeguards:

• End-to-end encryption for all data in transit and at rest
• Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• Strict access controls with role-based permissions
• 24/7 monitoring of server infrastructure and login activity

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours as required by international privacy regulations.

Your Rights & Choices

Regardless of your location, you maintain control over your information:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or modify inaccurate personal details
• Deletion: Request removal of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Disable tracking, personalization, or marketing communications
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, visit your account settings or contact our Data Protection team directly.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Data is maintained while you remain subscribed or logged in.
• Inactive Accounts: After 24 months of inactivity, personal data is anonymized or securely deleted.
• Analytics Data: Retained for 14 months in aggregated, non-identifiable form.
• Legal/Financial Records: Kept for up to 7 years to comply with tax and journalistic record-keeping laws.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, want to exercise your data rights, or report a concern, our Privacy & Data team is here to help.

Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
Address: Aevum News Data Office, 100 Media Plaza, Suite 400, New York, NY 10012