1 Overview
At Aevum News, we believe that trust is earned through transparency. This document explains how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, use our applications, or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering the best possible journalism experience.
Our Core Principle
We collect only the data we need, use it only for the purposes we've clearly stated, and never sell your personal information to third parties. Period.
By using Aevum News services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and we encourage you to review it periodically. Any changes will be communicated through our website and email notifications.
2 Data We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide, improve, and secure our services. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the data categories we gather.
Personal Information
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided when you create an account, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us directly.
Device Information
Device type, operating system, browser type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information used to access our services.
Location Data
Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location unless you explicitly grant permission via our mobile app.
Usage & Reading Data
Articles viewed, time spent reading, search queries, bookmarked stories, and interaction patterns used to personalize your news feed and improve content delivery.
Payment Information
Billing address and payment details processed securely through our payment partners. We never store your full credit card numbers on our servers.
Communication Data
Content of messages you send through our contact forms, customer support tickets, feedback submissions, and survey responses.
3 How We Use Your Data
Every piece of data we collect serves a specific, clearly defined purpose. We never collect data "just in case" we might need it later.
| Purpose | Data Used | Usage Type |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver Personalized Content | Reading history, article preferences, search queries | Personalization |
| Site Functionality | Session cookies, device info, browser type | Essential |
| Improve User Experience | Page navigation, click patterns, load times | Analytics |
| Newsletter Delivery | Email address, subscription preferences | Essential |
| Subscription Management | Payment details, billing address, usage data | Essential |
| Content Recommendations | Articles read, time spent, categories of interest | Personalization |
| Security & Fraud Prevention | IP address, login attempts, device fingerprint | Essential |
| Advertising | Browsing patterns, interests, demographic data | Marketing |
| Customer Support | Message content, account details, interaction logs | Essential |
| Research & Analytics | Aggregated usage trends, reader demographics | Analytics |
Legal Basis for Processing
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA), we process your data based on: (1) your explicit consent, (2) our legitimate business interests in providing and improving our services, (3) contractual obligations where you subscribe to premium content, and (4) compliance with legal requirements.
4 Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. Ever. However, we do share certain information with trusted partners to operate our services effectively.
- Publishing Partners: Content syndication partners may receive anonymized metadata about your reading habits to deliver relevant, non-personalized advertising.
- Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics help us understand site traffic patterns. All data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
- Payment Processors: Stripe and PayPal handle payment processing. Your financial data never touches our servers.
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS hosts our data centers with enterprise-grade encryption and security protocols.
- Email Service Provider: SendGrid delivers our newsletters. Unsubscribe options are available in every communication.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or government request — always with legal counsel review.
No Data Selling
We have a strict, non-negotiable policy: we do not and will never sell your personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or any third party. This is a core tenet of Aevum News.
5 Data Protection
We employ industry-leading security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Encryption
All data in transit is encrypted via TLS 1.3. Data at rest is encrypted using AES-256 encryption standards across all storage systems.
Access Controls
Strict role-based access control ensures only authorized personnel can access personal data, with full audit logging of all access events.
Regular Audits
Independent third-party security audits are conducted quarterly. Penetration testing is performed bi-annually to identify vulnerabilities.
Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, affected users are notified within 72 hours as required by GDPR. Full incident reports are provided transparently.
Data retention follows a strict schedule:
- Active account data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after closure.
- Subscription records: Retained for 7 years for tax and regulatory compliance.
- Analytics data: Anonymized after 14 months; personal data purged after 6 months.
- Communication logs: Retained for 2 years, then permanently deleted.
- Cookies: Session cookies expire on browser close; persistent cookies expire within 13 months.
6 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You have full control over cookie preferences.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality — login sessions, security tokens, and load balancing. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. All data is anonymized. Can be disabled without affecting site functionality.
Personalization Cookies
Remember your reading preferences and content settings to deliver a tailored news experience. Can be disabled at any time.
Advertising Cookies
Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads. We do not share PII. Can be opted out via our Cookie Preferences page.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings panel or by configuring your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect certain features but will not impact basic site access.
7 International Data Transfers
Aevum News operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, all of which have data protection laws deemed adequate by relevant authorities.
For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on:
- European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions for recognized countries
- Binding Corporate Rules for intra-group transfers
Your Data Stays Protected
Regardless of where your data is processed, it receives the same level of protection as defined in this policy and applicable data protection laws. We hold our partners to the same rigorous standards we apply internally.
8 Your Data Rights
You have full control over your personal data. Under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable regulations, you hold the following rights:
Right to Access
Request a complete copy of all personal data we hold about you, in a machine-readable format.
Right to Rectification
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you at any time.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal retention requirements.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing and profiling.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another service.
Right to Restrict
Limit how we process your data while we verify the accuracy or lawfulness of processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@aevumnews.com or through our Privacy Dashboard. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
9 Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions. Here are answers to the most common ones.
10 Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or our data practices, please reach out to our team.
privacy@aevumnews.com
Response within 48 hours
Mailing Address
Aevum News Data Protection Office
1200 Journalism Way, Suite 400
New York, NY 10001, USA
Phone
+1 (800) 555-AEVU
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 6 PM EST
Privacy Dashboard
Manage your data preferences, export your data, or submit deletion requests directly through our secure portal.
Access Dashboard →Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) can also be contacted directly at dpo@aevumnews.com for regulatory inquiries.
Still Have Questions?
Our privacy team is here to help you understand and control your data. Don't hesitate to reach out.