Our Privacy Commitment
Aevum News operates on a fundamental belief: accurate journalism requires trust, and trust requires protecting your privacy.
We are committed to processing your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. This document outlines exactly what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can exercise control at any time.
π’ No Selling of Personal Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal identifiable information to third-party data brokers. Your trust is our most valuable asset.
Information We Collect
We only collect data necessary to provide and improve our services. Below is a breakdown of the categories of information we gather.
| Data Category | Examples | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Name, email address, username | Required |
| Usage Data | Articles read, time spent, click patterns | Required |
| Device Information | IP address, browser type, OS | Required |
| Preferences | Topic interests, newsletter settings | Optional |
| Payment Details | Billing address, tokenized payment info | Optional |
How We Use Your Data
Every piece of data we process serves a specific purpose aligned with your experience as a reader.
- Service Delivery: To authenticate your account, deliver articles, and maintain your subscription status.
- Personalization: To recommend news topics based on your reading history and stated interests.
- Analytics: To understand aggregate trends and improve our site performance (anonymized).
- Communication: To send transactional emails and, with consent, curated news briefings.
- Security: To detect fraud, prevent abuse, and ensure the safety of our platform.
Your Rights & Freedoms
Regardless of your location, you retain rights over your personal data under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations.
β±οΈ Response Time
We aim to respond to all legitimate data requests within 30 days. You will receive a confirmation email once your request is processed.
Privacy Controls
Take control of your privacy settings directly. These preferences can be adjusted at any time from your account dashboard.
Your Privacy Preferences
β ActiveCookies & Tracking
We use cookies to ensure the site functions correctly and to analyze traffic. We distinguish between essential and non-essential cookies.
- Strictly Necessary: Authentication, security, and load balancing. Cannot be disabled.
- Performance: Anonymous analytics to measure page load and engagement.
- Functional: Remember your preferences, language, and region.
- Targeting: Not used. We do not employ cookies for behavioral advertising.
You can manage your cookie preferences via the "Privacy Controls" section above or your browser settings.
Security Measures
We employ industry-standard security protocols to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
- End-to-end encryption (TLS 1.3) for all data in transit.
- AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest.
- Regular third-party security audits and penetration testing.
- Strict access controls and multi-factor authentication for internal systems.
- Automated vulnerability scanning and patch management.
Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to our dedicated privacy team.
π§ Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
Our DPO team responds to all inquiries within 48 hours. For urgent matters regarding data breaches, please mark your email subject with "URGENT".
π Mailing Address
Aevum News Data Privacy Department
100 Journalism Blvd, Suite 400
New York, NY 10012, USA