Introduction
At Aevum News, we operate on a foundation of trust, accountability, and reader empowerment. Whether you're a casual reader, a dedicated subscriber, or a content contributor, your rights on our platform are protected, clearly defined, and actively upheld.
This document serves as your reference guide. It is written in plain language to ensure clarity, and it aligns with global data protection standards, press ethics guidelines, and digital consumer rights frameworks.
Data Privacy & Control
Your personal information is treated with strict confidentiality. We collect only what is necessary to deliver, personalize, and secure your reading experience.
Your Data, Your Choice: You may access, modify, export, or delete your personal data at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting our privacy team. We do not sell user data to third-party advertisers.
What You Can Do
- Request a full data export in JSON or CSV format
- Opt out of personalized recommendations without losing core functionality
- Manage cookie preferences granularly via our consent manager
- Be notified immediately of any verified data breach affecting your account
Content Usage & Sharing
Journalism thrives on sharing. Aevum News encourages the responsible dissemination of verified reporting while protecting intellectual property and source integrity.
📰 Social Sharing
Free to share full links, excerpts up to 280 characters, and auto-generated preview cards across all platforms.
🖨️ Print & Archive
Subscribers may print or save articles for personal, non-commercial reference without restriction.
🎓 Educational Use
Academic institutions may request bulk licensing for classroom use at reduced or no cost.
🔄 Republishing
Press partners must adhere to our attribution guidelines. Commercial reuse requires explicit licensing.
Subscription & Account Rights
Choosing a paid or free tier gives you specific benefits and protections. We believe in transparent pricing, no hidden clauses, and user-controlled access.
Core Subscriber Rights
- Cancel anytime with a full refund for unused days (within 30 days of charge)
- Pause subscriptions for up to 6 months without losing tier benefits
- Access historical archives dating back to platform inception
- Priority support with guaranteed 24-hour response times
- Transfer accounts between devices seamlessly with offline reading sync
Anti-Discrimination Guarantee: Access to content and account features is never restricted based on geography, device type, or payment method (where legally permissible).
Transparency & Corrections
Errors, when they occur, are corrected promptly and visibly. We maintain a public corrections log and welcome reader feedback as part of our editorial process.
If you identify an inaccuracy, misleading framing, or missing context in any Aevum News publication, you have the right to:
- Submit a formal correction request through our editorial portal
- Request a public response from the lead journalist or editor
- Appeal moderation decisions regarding comments or community contributions
All substantiated corrections are timestamped, archived, and linked directly from the original article. We never silently edit published content.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Information is a public good. Aevum News commits to WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and continuous improvement to ensure equitable access for all readers.
Your Accessibility Rights Include
- Screen reader optimized navigation and article structures
- Adjustable typography, contrast modes, and dyslexia-friendly font options
- Audio playback for all text-based articles (AI & human narrated)
- Translation requests for major articles into 12+ languages
- Free account upgrades for registered NGOs and disability advocacy groups
Contact & Legal Support
If you have questions about your rights, need assistance exercising them, or wish to escalate a concern, our dedicated support and legal compliance teams are available.
Need Assistance?
Our Reader Rights Team responds within 24 hours. For urgent data or account security matters, use our priority channel.
Open Support Ticket →Last updated: November 2025 | Policy version 4.2 | Reviewed by Aevum News Legal & Ethics Board