Privacy Policy

1 Introduction

Welcome to Aevum News. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, or engage with our digital content.

Our Pledge: We do not sell your personal information to third-party advertisers. Your data helps us deliver relevant journalism and improve your reading experience, nothing more.

By using Aevum News, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

2 Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information You Provide

Account Data: Name, email address, and password when you create an account or subscribe.
Payment Information: Billing details and credit card information (processed securely by PCI-compliant third-party processors; we do not store raw card numbers).
Communication: Messages, feedback, or correspondence you send to our editorial or support teams.
Newsletter Preferences: Topics you choose to follow for tailored newsletters.

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and device performance metrics.
Device & IP Info: IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Location Data: General geographic location derived from IP for regional news relevance.
Cookies & Tracking: Information collected via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (detailed in Section 6).

3 How We Use Your Information

We utilize collected data for the following purposes:

Content Delivery: Providing access to news articles, newsletters, and premium features.
Personalization: Tailoring content recommendations based on your reading habits and stated interests.
Service Improvement: Analyzing site performance, fixing bugs, and enhancing user experience.
Communication: Sending transactional emails, subscription updates, and consent-based marketing communications.
Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting unauthorized access, verifying accounts, and maintaining platform integrity.
Legal Compliance: Fulfilling contractual obligations, tax reporting, and responding to lawful requests.

4 Sharing & Disclosure

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

Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and customer support. These partners are contractually bound to use data solely for our specified purposes.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aevum News, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred as a business asset, subject to confidentiality obligations.
With Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information with a specific third party.

5 Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.
Regular security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Strict access controls and multi-factor authentication for internal systems.
Continuous monitoring of network activity and anomaly detection.

Disclaimer: While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication where available.

6 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our in-page consent manager.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential: Required for core site functionality (e.g., authentication, security). Cannot be disabled.
Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., page views, session duration).
Functional: Remember preferences like region, language, or font size.
Advertising: Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We do not use invasive cross-site tracking for personalized advertising.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Account data is retained for the duration of your subscription plus a reasonable period for account recovery. Anonymized or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for statistical and journalistic research.

8 Your Rights & Choices

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

Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information via your account settings or by contacting us.
Deletion: Request erasure of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in our messages.
Restriction: Limit how we process your data under certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Team at privacy@aevumnews.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9 Children's Privacy

Aevum News is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

10 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by Aevum News. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email, site notification, or a prominent banner. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12 Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
Mailing Address: Aevum News Privacy Office, 1200 Journalism Blvd, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001, USA
Data Protection Officer: Available for formal inquiries and regulatory compliance matters.