Our Privacy Policy

01 Introduction

Aevum News ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, use our applications, or interact with our services.

By accessing or using Aevum News services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

02 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with Aevum News, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Account information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account for subscriptions or comment features.
• Subscription details: Billing information, payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors), and subscription preferences.
• Newsletter preferences: Topics of interest, frequency preferences, and communication consent.
• Survey and feedback: Responses to reader surveys, editorial feedback, and correspondence with our journalism team.
• Comments and contributions: Content you submit when commenting on articles, writing letters to the editor, or participating in community forums.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our platform, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies:

• Device information: Hardware model, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on articles, click patterns, scroll depth, and navigation paths.
• Network data: IP address, approximate geographic location, internet service provider, and connection type.
• Referral data: The source through which you discovered our platform (search engine, social media, direct link, etc.).
• Log data: Server logs capturing access times, error reports, and system performance metrics.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive limited data from trusted partners to enhance our services:

• Identity verification data from KYC providers for subscription accounts.
• Anonymized audience insights from analytics partners.
• Advertising preference data from privacy-compliant ad networks.

03 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following specific purposes:

3.1 Personalization & Content Recommendations

We use your reading habits and expressed preferences to recommend relevant stories and tailor your news feed. You may opt out of personalized recommendations at any time through your account settings.

3.2 Research & Editorial Use

Aggregated and anonymized reading data may be used by our editorial team to understand audience interests and improve journalistic coverage. No personally identifiable information is ever shared with editorial staff.

04 Information Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform. These partners are contractually bound to use your data solely for the services they perform and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

• Hosting & infrastructure: Cloud service providers that host our digital platforms.
• Payment processing: PCI-compliant payment processors for subscription management.
• Email delivery: Transactional and newsletter email service providers.
• Analytics: Privacy-compliant web analytics providers.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, including:

• In response to valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders, warrants).
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Aevum News, our users, or the public.
• To prevent or investigate fraud, security issues, or technical problems.
• When required by applicable data protection authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via prominent notice on our platform of any such change in ownership or use of your data.

4.4 Aggregated & Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or derived statistical data with partners, advertisers, and researchers. This data cannot reasonably be used to identify you individually.

05 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Aevum News uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze platform usage. We categorize our tracking technologies as follows:

5.1 Third-Party Tracking

Third-party advertising partners and analytics providers may also place cookies on our platform. We use industry-standard frameworks to ensure all third-party partners comply with privacy regulations. You may opt out of personalized advertising through the following resources:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out: networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out: aboutads.info
• EU privacy center: youronlinechoices.com

06 Data Security

Aevum News implements industry-leading security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption: All data in transit is protected using TLS 1.3 encryption. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption standards.
• Access controls: Strict role-based access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access personal data, with comprehensive audit logging.
• Infrastructure security: Our platforms are protected by enterprise-grade firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and regular penetration testing.
• Incident response: A dedicated security team monitors for threats 24/7, with established breach notification procedures compliant with applicable regulations.
• Regular audits: Independent security audits and SOC 2 Type II compliance reviews are conducted annually.

07 Data Retention

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

08 Your Rights & Choices

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

8.1 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@aevumnews.com or use the privacy controls in your account settings. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days. We reserve the right to verify your identity before processing any request to protect your privacy.

09 Children's Privacy

Aevum News is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information and terminate the associated account. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

10 International Data Transfers

Aevum News operates globally and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your jurisdiction.

We ensure all international data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
• Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers.
• Adequacy decisions where the recipient country has been deemed to provide adequate protection.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, please note that we process data under the framework described above, and you retain the rights outlined in Section 12 (GDPR Compliance).

11 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California consumers have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include:

• Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to opt-out of sale: Our policy is to never sell personal information. You do not need to exercise this right.
• Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to limit use of sensitive PII: Limit use of sensitive personal information to the extent necessary to provide requested services.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@aevumnews.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.

12 GDPR Compliance (EEA & UK)

For users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, Aevum News processes personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR:

• Lawful basis: We process data under one or more lawful bases: consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests. The specific basis for each processing activity is documented in our records of processing activities.
• Data Protection Officer: Our appointed DPO can be contacted at dpo@aevumnews.com.
• Right to complain: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority at any time.
• Automated decision-making: We do not conduct automated individual decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

13 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or industry standards. When we make material changes:

• We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
• For material changes, we will provide prominent notice via our platform, email, or direct notification.
• We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
• Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

We recommend bookmarking this page and checking it periodically for the latest information.

14 Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us through any of the channels below:

Response time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 15 business days. For complex requests requiring verification or legal review, we may require up to 30 calendar days, during which we will keep you informed of our progress.

Thank you for trusting Aevum News with your attention. We are committed to earning that trust every day through transparent, ethical, and respectful treatment of your personal information.

— The Aevum News Team