Privacy & Data Policy

1. Overview

At Aevum News, your privacy is fundamental to our journalistic mission. This Privacy & Data Policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal information when you access our website, subscribe to our newsletters, or engage with our digital services.

We are committed to transparency, regulatory compliance (including GDPR, CCPA, and applicable international data protection laws), and giving you full control over your digital footprint with us.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect data that is necessary to deliver, improve, and secure our services. Categories include:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and subscription preferences when you create an account or subscribe.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources, and device/browser information collected via analytics.
• Communication Data: Messages sent to our editorial team, customer support interactions, and newsletter preferences.
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/region) derived from IP address for content localization and compliance.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Essential cookies for site functionality, analytics cookies for performance insights, and optional preference cookies. We do not use invasive behavioral advertising trackers.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your information enables us to provide a seamless, personalized, and secure news experience. Specifically, we use it to:

• Deliver and maintain your account, subscriptions, and digital access
• Personalize content recommendations based on your reading preferences
• Send editorial updates, newsletters, and service notifications (only with consent)
• Analyze site performance and improve user experience
• Prevent fraud, secure our platforms, and enforce our terms of service
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Aevum News does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email delivery. All partners are bound by strict data processing agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority to protect rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer as part of the transaction, with continued privacy obligations.
• With Your Consent: We will explicitly ask for permission before sharing data for purposes outside this policy.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-leading safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• End-to-end TLS encryption for all data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
• Regular penetration testing and security audits
• Strict role-based access controls for internal staff
• Continuous monitoring and incident response protocols

While no system is completely immune to threats, we maintain rigorous standards and will notify affected users and authorities in the event of a confirmed data breach, as required by law.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following data protection rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your information
• Objection: Opt out of profiling, targeted content, or direct marketing

To exercise these rights, submit a request via our contact form or email. We will respond within 30 days. You may also manage cookie preferences via the banner on our site or browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary by data type:

• Account & subscription data: Active + 24 months post-cancellation
• Analytics & usage data: Anonymized after 14 months
• Communication records: 12 months after resolution
• Payment records: 7 years (tax & financial compliance)

Expired data is securely deleted or permanently anonymized. You may request earlier deletion at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

Aevum News is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a child has provided data without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe this has occurred should contact us using the details below.

9. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our articles may contain links to external websites, social media embeds, or interactive tools. Aevum News is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before engaging or providing information.

10. Policy Updates

We periodically review and update this policy to reflect changes in technology, service offerings, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users and prominently displayed on our site. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Data Policy or our data practices, please reach out: