Data Collection & Usage

1. Introduction

At Aevum News, trust is the foundation of our journalism. We are committed to transparency regarding how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal information. This Data Collection & Usage Policy outlines our practices across all digital properties, including aeumnews.com, our mobile applications, and associated services.

2. What We Collect

We gather information in ways that respect your privacy while enabling essential services:

Information You Provide

• Account details (name, email, password, profile preferences)
• Subscription & billing information (processed securely via PCI-compliant providers)
• Communications (newsletters, comment submissions, customer support tickets)
• Survey responses and content feedback

Automatically Collected Information

• Device & browser identifiers, IP address, operating system
• Pages visited, articles read, time spent, and click patterns
• Referral sources and search queries used to find our site
• Geolocation data (only when explicitly permitted for local news)

3. How We Use Your Data

Your information supports our mission to deliver accurate, timely journalism:

• Service Delivery: Processing subscriptions, managing accounts, and delivering requested newsletters
• Content Personalization: Tailoring recommendations based on your reading interests and saved topics
• Editorial Analytics: Understanding which stories resonate to allocate reporting resources effectively
• Platform Improvement: Optimizing site performance, debugging, and enhancing user experience
• Communication: Sending service updates, policy changes, and responding to inquiries
• Security & Compliance: Preventing fraud, enforcing terms of service, and meeting legal obligations

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We maintain strict controls over third-party access:

• Service Providers: Trusted vendors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing (bound by strict data processing agreements)
• Legal Requirements: Disclosure when required by law, court order, or to protect vital interests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user data transfers to the new entity under this policy's terms
• Aggregated Insights: Anonymized, non-personal statistics may be shared with partners or published in transparency reports

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format
• Correction: Update or amend inaccurate information via your account settings
• Deletion: Request removal of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in every email
• Cookie Preferences: Manage tracking technologies through our consent banner or settings panel

Submit requests via our Privacy Portal or email us directly. We respond within 30 days.

6. Security & Data Retention

We implement industry-standard safeguards:

• End-to-end encryption for data in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
• Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
• Strict access controls and employee data handling training
• Incident response protocols with 72-hour breach notification standards

Retention: We retain account data as long as your subscription is active. Upon cancellation, personally identifiable information is anonymized or securely deleted within 90 days, except where longer retention is required for tax, legal, or security purposes.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use limited tracking to maintain functionality and improve service:

• Essential: Authentication, session management, and security tokens
• Functional: Reading progress, theme preferences, and saved articles
• Analytics: Anonymous usage metrics to understand content performance
• Third-Party: Only privacy-focused providers compliant with GDPR/CCPA

Disable or manage cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Policy Updates

As journalism technology and privacy regulations evolve, we may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via email, prominent site notice, or subscription dashboard alert. Continued use of our services after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or privacy concerns: