01 — Data Collected

A transparent breakdown of what information Aevum News collects, how it is used, and how you maintain control over your data.

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Aevum News, trust is the foundation of our journalism. We believe readers deserve to know exactly what data we process, why we process it, and how we protect it. This page outlines our data collection practices in clear, plain language.

We collect only what is necessary to deliver a personalized, secure, and ad-supported (or subscription-based) news experience. All data handling complies with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and international privacy standards.

What We Collect

Information we gather falls into four primary categories. Each is collected for specific, documented purposes.

Account & Profile Data

Email address, display name, subscription tier, notification preferences, and payment/billing details (processed securely by certified payment providers).

Required for accounts

Usage & Interaction Data

Pages viewed, articles read, time spent, search queries, click patterns, feature usage, and subscription management actions.

Collected automatically

Device & Network Info

IP address, device type, browser/OS version, approximate location (city/region level), timezone, and crash/debug logs.

Technical & security

Cookies & Tracking Tech

Essential session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies, and limited third-party tracking for content delivery and fraud prevention.

Opt-out available

Why We Collect It

Every data point serves a documented purpose. We never collect information "just in case."

Data Category Purpose Legal Basis
Account & Profile Manage subscriptions, deliver content, process payments, provide support Contract performance
Usage & Interaction Personalize recommendations, improve site navigation, measure content performance Legitimate interest
Device & Network Security monitoring, DDoS protection, fraud detection, server optimization Legal compliance & security
Cookies & Analytics Session management, preference storage, aggregated traffic analysis Consent & legitimate interest

Storage & Security

Your data is stored in encrypted, access-controlled environments with strict retention policies:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
  • Access Controls: Role-based access limits internal data visibility to authorized personnel only.
  • Retention: Usage data is anonymized after 12 months. Account data is retained only while your account is active, plus 24 months for legal/financial compliance.
  • Incident Response: We maintain a certified incident response plan and notify affected users within 72 hours of any verified breach.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted service providers under strict data processing agreements:

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting, CDN, and backup services
  • Payment Processors: PCI-DSS compliant billing partners
  • Analytics Providers: Aggregated, privacy-first traffic analysis
  • Legal & Compliance: When required by law or to protect rights/safety

All third-party vendors undergo annual security audits and are contractually bound to use your data solely for specified services.

Your Rights & Controls

You maintain full control over your information. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may exercise the following rights:

Available Controls

  • Access a copy of your stored data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt out of personalized recommendations and marketing
  • Export your data in a portable format (JSON/CSV)
  • Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time

Use your Account Settings dashboard or contact our privacy team to submit a request. We respond within 30 days.

Updates to This Page

Our data practices evolve alongside technology and regulation. We will notify subscribers via email and update the Last Revised date at the bottom of this page when meaningful changes occur. We encourage periodic reviews.

Last Revised: May 2025

Questions About Your Data?

Our Data Protection Officer and compliance team are available to assist with requests, clarifications, or concerns.

Contact Privacy Team