Children's Data Privacy & Protection
At Aevum News, safeguarding the digital wellbeing and privacy of young readers is a foundational commitment. This page outlines how we collect, use, and protect information related to minors in compliance with global child privacy standards.
Our Commitment to Young Readers
Aevum News recognizes that children and teenagers deserve a digital environment that prioritizes safety, transparency, and age-appropriate content. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information of users under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in their jurisdiction).
We design our platforms to be privacy-first for minors, collecting only the absolute minimum data necessary to provide a functional, safe, and educational news experience.
What Information We Collect
For users under 13, we intentionally limit data collection. When minors access Aevum News through approved educational accounts or parental-linked profiles, we may collect:
- Basic Access Data: Reading preferences, bookmarked articles, and accessibility settings stored locally or in isolated minor accounts.
- Technical Data: Device type, browser, and IP address (used only for security and content delivery optimization).
- No Behavioral Tracking: We do not use tracking cookies, interest-based advertising, or third-party analytics on minor accounts.
All data associated with accounts identified as belonging to children is encrypted at rest and in transit, and automatically purged after account deactivation or upon parental request.
Parental Consent & Account Linking
Before any personal information is collected from a child under 13, Aevum News requires verifiable parental consent. This is handled through our secure Parental Dashboard, which allows guardians to:
- Create and manage child-linked accounts
- Review reading activity and time limits
- Grant or revoke consent for specific features
- Download or permanently delete all associated data at any time
We never require payment information or unnecessary personal details to establish consent. Verification is handled through secure, third-party certified methods that comply with digital identity standards.
COPPA & Global Compliance
Aevum News adheres to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States, and aligns with international frameworks including:
- GDPR-K (EU): Age-appropriate design codes and data minimization principles
- Age of Appropriate Design (UK): Default privacy settings for minors
- Local Jurisdiction Standards: We continuously monitor and adapt to regional child privacy laws
Our Legal & Privacy team conducts annual third-party audits to ensure full compliance across all regions where we operate.
Safety, Moderation & Content Filtering
Beyond data privacy, we actively curate and filter content to ensure a safe reading environment:
- Age-Gating: Sensitive topics are automatically restricted for verified minor accounts
- Comment & Community Policies: Interactive features are disabled for users under 13. For older minors, all user-generated content is moderated by AI and human reviewers
- Resource Links: We only link to vetted educational and non-commercial sources
Parental Controls & Transparency
Guardians can access the Aevum Parental Dashboard at any time to manage their child's experience. Features include:
- Real-time reading history & time tracking
- Customizable content filters by age bracket
- Instant account suspension or deletion
- Weekly privacy & safety summary emails
Dashboard access is secured with two-factor authentication and never shares data with third parties.
Questions or Concerns?
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child without proper consent, or if you have questions about our child privacy practices, please contact our dedicated team:
Aevum News Privacy Office
This policy was last updated on May 1, 2025. Aevum News reserves the right to revise this document to reflect legal changes or product improvements. We will notify registered parents/guardians of any material changes via email.