Full Privacy Policy

1 Introduction & Scope

Welcome to Aevum News. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access our websites, mobile applications, newsletters, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

This policy applies to all visitors, subscribers, advertisers, and users of our digital platforms. By using our Services, you consent to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

2 Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and secure our Services. This includes:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Details: Name, email address, password, and subscription preferences when you create an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Payment Information: Billing address, credit/debit card details, and transaction history. We do not store full payment card data; all payments are processed securely by PCI-DSS compliant third-party providers.
• Communications: Content of messages, feedback, survey responses, or support requests you submit to us.
• Public Contributions: Comments, forum posts, or user-generated content shared on our platforms.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, articles read, time spent, click patterns, and navigation paths.
• Device & Network Info: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, language preferences, and approximate geographic location.
• Log Data: Server logs recording access times, error reports, and security events.

3 How We Use Your Information

We process your data for the following legitimate purposes:

1. Service Delivery: To authenticate accounts, process subscriptions, and deliver news content tailored to your preferences.
2. Personalization: To recommend articles, adjust content layouts, and improve readability based on your reading habits.
3. Communication: To send transactional emails, security alerts, policy updates, and, with your consent, editorial newsletters.
4. Analytics & Improvement: To measure site performance, identify technical issues, and understand audience engagement trends.
5. Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect unauthorized access, prevent abuse, and protect the integrity of our platforms.
6. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, judicial orders, or lawful requests by public authorities.

4 Information Sharing & Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and customer support, under strict data processing agreements.
• Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as a business asset with continued privacy protections.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aevum News, our users, or the public.
• Consent: We may share information for additional purposes with your explicit, informed consent.

5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze traffic. Categories include:

• Essential: Required for core functionality (authentication, security, session management).
• Performance & Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (anonymized where possible).
• Functional: Remember preferences such as theme selection, language, and saved bookmarks.
• Advertising & Marketing: Used only where permitted by law to display relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage cookie preferences through our on-page banner, your browser settings, or by opting out of personalized advertising via industry opt-out platforms. Note that disabling essential cookies may limit site functionality.

6 Data Retention & Storage

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Account & Subscription Data: Retained while your account is active, plus up to 12 months after closure for warranty, refund, or fraud-review purposes.
• Usage & Log Data: Aggregated or anonymized after 24 months, unless required for security investigations.
• Communication Records: Stored for up to 3 years to resolve disputes and comply with archival obligations.

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymized using industry-standard destruction methods.

7 Your Rights & Choices

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

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Correction: Update or rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Restriction & Objection: Limit processing or object to specific uses, including direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of non-essential data processing at any time without affecting service eligibility.

To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer via the details below. We will respond within 30 days, or as required by applicable law. Identity verification may be required to protect your privacy.

8 Data Security

Aevum News implements industry-leading technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

• End-to-end TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
• Regular penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and access controls
• Employee training on data handling, phishing awareness, and incident response

While we strive to protect your data, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and report suspicious activity immediately.

9 International Data Transfers

Aevum News operates globally. Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, European Union, and allied jurisdictions. We ensure cross-border transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by regulatory authorities
• Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
• Regular audits of third-party processors and hosting regions

By using our Services, you consent to such transfers where legally permissible.

10 Children’s Privacy

Aevum News is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without verifiable parental consent. If we discover such data has been collected inadvertently, we will take prompt steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal data may contact us for removal.

11 Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in technology, business practices, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email, in-site notifications, or prominent banner alerts at least 30 days before implementation. Continued use of our Services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12 Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
• Mailing Address: Aevum News, LLC • Data Protection Office • 100 Journalism Way, Suite 400 • New York, NY 10001, USA
• Support Portal: support.aevumnews.com/privacy

For regulatory complaints in the EU/UK, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority. We are committed to resolving disputes transparently and in good faith.