1. Introduction
At Aevum News, your trust is our foundation. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website, mobile applications, newsletters, or any of our associated services.
We are committed to transparency, compliance with global privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA, and applicable local laws), and giving you full control over your data.
By using Aevum News services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We may update this document periodically; significant changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our platform.
2. What We Collect
We only collect information necessary to deliver, improve, and secure our news services. Categories include:
- Account Information: Name, email address, subscription tier, payment details (processed securely by third-party processors), and communication preferences.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, search queries, and device/browser metadata to optimize content delivery.
- Device & Network Info: IP address, operating system, browser type, approximate location, and unique device identifiers (where legally permitted).
- Communications: Records of support requests, newsletter engagement, survey responses, and feedback provided voluntarily.
- Cookies & Local Storage: Essential, analytical, and preference cookies (see Section 7 for details).
3. How We Use Your Data
Your information is processed exclusively for legitimate operational, legal, and service-enhancement purposes:
- Delivering personalized news feeds, newsletter content, and subscription benefits.
- Authenticating accounts, preventing fraud, and maintaining platform security.
- Analyzing audience engagement to improve editorial strategy and technical performance.
- Complying with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requirements.
- Communicating service updates, policy changes, or time-sensitive breaking news alerts (with opt-out options).
We never sell personal data to data brokers, advertisers, or third-party aggregators. Monetization relies exclusively on transparent subscription models and verified brand partnerships.
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
Aevum News does not share your personal information with unrelated third parties. Exceptions include:
- Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email delivery partners bound by strict data processing agreements.
- Legal Compliance: Disclosure when required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aevum News and its users.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data may transfer to the successor entity under equivalent privacy safeguards.
- Consent-Based Sharing: Optional features like social sharing or third-party login integrations (e.g., Google/Apple sign-in) are governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. Storage & Security
Protecting your data is a technical and organizational priority:
- All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
- Access is restricted to authorized personnel on a strict need-to-know basis, with multi-factor authentication and activity logging.
- Regular security audits, penetration testing, and compliance reviews are conducted by independent firms.
- Data retention is limited to the period necessary for the stated purpose. Account data is archived or deleted upon request or after 24 months of inactivity.
- In the unlikely event of a breach, we will notify affected users and regulatory authorities within 72 hours, as required by law.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may exercise the following rights. Requests are processed within 30 days:
- Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Correction: Update or amend inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: Request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or restrict profiling/analytics processing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously granted permissions at any time without affecting service functionality.
To exercise these rights, visit your Account Settings or contact our Privacy Office (Section 8).
8. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy? Our Privacy & Compliance team is here to assist.
- Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
- Mailing Address: Aevum News Privacy Office, 142 Editorial Avenue, Suite 300, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Response Time: Within 3 business days for inquiries; 30 days for data subject requests.
We appreciate your trust and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity and data responsibility.