Data Processing Purposes
Transparency regarding how Aevum News collects, uses, and retains personal data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
This document provides a detailed breakdown of the specific purposes for which Aevum News processes personal data, the categories of data involved, the legal basis for processing, and the retention periods applied to each purpose. Our commitment to transparency ensures you understand exactly how your information supports our journalism and services.
Processing Activities Overview
| Purpose | Data Categories | Legal Basis | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery & Content Access | IP address, device identifiers, content interaction logs, subscription status | Contractual Necessity | Duration of active access + 12 months |
| Account Management & Authentication | Name, email address, password hash, authentication tokens, two-factor credentials | Contractual Necessity & Legitimate Interest | Account active + 24 months after closure |
| Personalization & Reading Experience | Article preferences, reading history, location (approximate), language settings | Legitimate Interest | Active user: Indefinite (until opt-out) |
| Analytics & Service Improvement | Page views, session duration, error logs, performance metrics, aggregated demographics | Legitimate Interest | Raw data: 14 months; Aggregated: Indefinite |
| Marketing & Editorial Communications | Email address, subscription tier, engagement metrics, opt-in preferences | Explicit Consent | Until consent withdrawn or 24 months of inactivity |
| Legal Compliance & Security | Login timestamps, IP logs, transaction records, audit trails | Legal Obligation & Legitimate Interest | As required by applicable law (min. 3–7 years) |
Detailed Processing Breakdown
1. Service Delivery & Content Access
To provide uninterrupted access to our news platform, we process technical data necessary for routing, caching, and delivering content to your device. This includes session cookies and temporary access tokens that enable secure navigation through our website and mobile applications.
Key Data Points
IP Address Browser/OS Fingerprint Content Access Logs CDN Routing Data2. Account Management & Authentication
Creating or maintaining an Aevum News account requires processing identity and authentication data. We employ industry-standard encryption and hashing algorithms to protect credentials. Multi-factor authentication data is processed separately and never stored in plaintext.
3. Personalization & Reading Experience
We analyze reading patterns and stated preferences to tailor article recommendations and newsletter content. This processing relies on pseudonymized identifiers and does not create a cross-site tracking profile. You may reset your personalization data at any time via Account Settings.
4. Analytics & Service Improvement
Aggregate analytics help us understand traffic patterns, identify technical issues, and optimize editorial distribution. We use privacy-preserving analytics frameworks that minimize identifiable data collection. Third-party analytics providers are bound by data processing agreements (DPAs) and restricted to anonymized datasets.
5. Marketing & Editorial Communications
Marketing processing only occurs with explicit, documented consent. This includes editorial newsletters, subscription renewal reminders, and occasional event invitations. All marketing communications contain clear opt-out mechanisms, and consent records are maintained for compliance verification.
6. Legal Compliance & Security
Certain processing activities are mandatory to comply with press licensing requirements, tax regulations, anti-fraud measures, and cybersecurity standards. Data processed for these purposes is restricted to authorized compliance and security personnel, with access logged and audited quarterly.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may exercise the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where no legal retention applies.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data while verification occurs.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Opt out of processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Cancel marketing or optional processing consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details below. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Email: dpo@aevumnews.com
Postal Address: Aevum News Privacy Office, 1200 Journalism Blvd, Suite 400, Global Media District
Response Time: Within 30 calendar days
Verification: Identity verification may be required to protect your data.
Third-Party Processors
Aevum News engages limited third-party service providers strictly for hosting, CDN delivery, email transaction services, and analytics. All processors are bound by GDPR/CCPA-compliant Data Processing Agreements and are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes. A full register of processors is available upon request.
Data Transfers & International Compliance
Your data may be processed in jurisdictions outside your region using servers operated by our cloud infrastructure providers. All cross-border transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or binding corporate rules, ensuring equivalent protection standards are maintained globally.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this Processing Purposes document to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or industry best practices. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent on-site notice. Continued use of our services following updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms.