Data Collection Practices

Transparency First

At Aevum News, we believe that trust is the foundation of modern journalism. Just as we verify every fact before publication, we are fully transparent about what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it. This page outlines our data practices in clear, plain language.

What We Collect

We only gather data that is necessary to operate our platform securely and improve your reading experience. This includes:

• Account & Registration Data

  When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and a secure password. You may optionally add a profile bio and display picture.

• Usage & Interaction Data

  We track pages viewed, articles read, search queries, time spent on content, and click patterns to understand reader interests and improve content delivery.

• Device & Technical Data

  Browsers, operating systems, IP addresses, device types, and approximate geographic location are collected to ensure platform compatibility and prevent fraud.

• Communication & Feedback

  When you contact support, submit tips, or leave comments, we store your messages and associated metadata to respond accurately and securely.

• Consent & Preference Data

  Newsletter subscriptions, notification preferences, cookie consent choices, and reading list selections are stored to respect your explicit preferences.

How We Use Your Data

Every piece of data collected serves a specific, legitimate purpose aligned with our editorial mission and technical requirements:

• Content Delivery & Personalization

  Curating relevant news, saving bookmarks, and remembering your reading preferences without compromising editorial independence.

• Platform Security & Integrity

  Detecting unauthorized access, preventing spam, securing payments, and protecting our newsroom and readers from malicious activity.

• Analytics & Service Improvement

  Aggregated, anonymized data helps us understand traffic patterns, optimize site performance, and allocate resources to high-impact journalism.

• Communications

  Delivering newsletter updates, service announcements, and responding to reader inquiries only when you have opted in.

Data Sharing & Third Parties

Aevum News operates as a data minimizer. We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to advertisers, brokers, or external marketers. Data may only be shared in the following circumstances:

• Essential Service Providers

  Hosting, CDN, email delivery, and analytics partners who process data under strict contractual obligations and never access raw personal data.

• Legal & Regulatory Requirements

  When compelled by valid legal process, court orders, or government requests necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.

• Business Transfers

  In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred as part of the assets, with continued commitment to this privacy standard.

Data Retention & Security

We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this document, comply with legal obligations, or maintain platform functionality.

• Account Data

  Retained while your account is active, plus 12 months after deletion for recovery and compliance purposes.

• Usage Logs

  Anonymized and aggregated after 6 months. Raw interaction data is purged after 12 months unless required for security investigations.

• Security Measures

  AES-256 encryption for data at rest, TLS 1.3 for data in transit, strict role-based access controls, and regular third-party security audits.

Your Rights & Controls

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to access, correct, delete, export, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You can manage these preferences directly through your account dashboard or by contacting our Data Protection team.

Questions or Requests?

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to our dedicated privacy team. We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
Mail: Aevum News Data Protection Officer, Editorial Headquarters, Global Media District