Third-Party Cookies Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Aevum News ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to transparency regarding the data we collect and how we use it. This Third-Party Cookies Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies provided by third-party service providers. This policy works in conjunction with our main Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant content. While we use first-party cookies directly, certain features on Aevum News rely on third-party cookies set by external services.
2. What Are Third-Party Cookies?
Unlike first-party cookies, which are set directly by Aevum News and only sent back to our servers, third-party cookies are placed by domains other than ours. These cookies allow third-party services to track your activity across multiple websites and devices. We use them to enhance your experience, measure website performance, deliver personalized advertising, and ensure platform security.
3. How We Use Third-Party Cookies
Aevum News employs third-party cookies for the following primary purposes:
- Analytics & Performance: To understand how visitors interact with our content, measure traffic sources, and optimize site functionality.
- Personalization: To remember your reading preferences, language settings, and newsletter subscriptions across sessions.
- Advertising & Retargeting: To display relevant sponsor content and measure the effectiveness of our advertising partners.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: To detect malicious activity, prevent spam, and protect user accounts from unauthorized access.
- Social Media Integration: To enable content sharing and social login features when you interact with embedded widgets.
4. Third-Party Service Providers
The following table outlines the third-party services that may set cookies on Aevum News, along with their purposes and privacy resources:
| Service | Purpose | Cookie Types | Privacy & Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis & user behavior tracking | _ga, _gid, _gat, AMP_TOKEN | Google Privacy | Opt-Out |
| Meta Pixel (Facebook) | Ad delivery, conversion tracking, audience building | _fbp, _fbc | Meta Privacy | Ad Preferences |
| Cloudflare | DDoS protection, CDN delivery, security bot detection | _cfduid, cf_clearance | Cloudflare Privacy |
| Mailchimp | Newsletter delivery, subscription management, email tracking | _ym_uid, _ym_visorc | Mailchimp Privacy |
| YouTube / TikTok Embeds | Video playback, engagement tracking, analytics | Various session & persistent cookies | Google | TikTok |
5. Your Choices & Controls
You have several options to manage, disable, or delete third-party cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies entirely. Visit your browser's privacy or security settings to adjust these preferences.
- Do Not Track (DNT): You can enable the DNT signal in your browser. While we respect these signals, not all third-party services support them uniformly.
- Opt-Out Tools: You can manage advertising preferences through industry tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC).
- Cookie Preferences Center: When you first visit Aevum News, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may revisit these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Important Note on Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that disabling third-party cookies may affect certain features of our website, including personalized content, embedded media playback, newsletter functionality, and targeted advertising. Essential site operations will continue to function normally.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Below are links to help pages for popular browsers on how to manage cookies:
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Third-Party Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our business practices. Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website or through direct email to registered users. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of third-party cookies or data practices in general, please contact our Privacy Office:
Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
Mail: Aevum News Privacy Department
1200 Media Plaza, Suite 400
New York, NY 10001, USA
We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 15 business days.