EU Policy & Data Compliance

1. Introduction & Commitment

Aevum News is committed to upholding the highest standards of editorial integrity and digital compliance. As a news media platform operating within and serving audiences in the European Union, we strictly adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Services Act (DSA), the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable national data protection laws.

This policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal data, as well as how we ensure transparency in content moderation, algorithmic recommendations, and advertising practices across our digital properties.

2. GDPR & Data Protection

Aevum News processes personal data lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner, in accordance with Article 5 of the GDPR. Our processing activities are grounded in the following legal bases:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, personalized content, and marketing communications.
• Contractual Necessity: To deliver subscription services, manage accounts, and process payments.
• Legitimate Interests: For service improvement, fraud prevention, and site security.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable EU and national regulations.

3. Data Collection & Usage

We only collect data necessary for our stated purposes. Information we process includes:

Information You Provide

• Account registration details (name, email, payment information)
• Newsletter subscriptions and preference settings
• Comments, feedback, and direct communications

Automatically Collected Data

• Device & connection info (IP address, browser type, OS, referral URLs)
• Usage analytics (pages viewed, time spent, interaction metrics)
• Location data (approximate, derived from IP for content localization)

All analytics are processed using privacy-first tools that anonymize data where possible and retain information only for service optimization.

4. Cookies & ePrivacy Directive

In compliance with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended), Aevum News requires your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies or tracking technologies on your device.

Cookie Categories

• Strictly Necessary: Authentication, security, and core functionality. No consent required.
• Performance & Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics to improve user experience.
• Functional: Remember preferences, region settings, and accessibility choices.
• Advertising & Targeting: Used only for contextually relevant, non-invasive ad delivery. We do not sell user data to third-party ad networks.

You may manage or withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Center or browser settings. Blocking non-essential cookies will not restrict access to editorial content.

5. Digital Services Act (DSA) Compliance

As a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under EU classification, Aevum News complies with the DSA (Regulation (EU) 2022/2065). Key commitments include:

• Content Moderation: Clear, enforceable Terms of Service with proportional measures against illegal content.
• Algorithmic Transparency: Disclosure of how news feeds and recommendation systems prioritize content.
• Advertising Restrictions: Prohibition of micro-targeting based on sensitive categories (race, religion, sexual orientation, health, etc.). All ads are labeled with clear advertiser attribution.
• Researcher Access: Verified academics and civil society organizations may request access to relevant data for public interest studies, subject to privacy safeguards.
• Risk Assessments: Annual independent audits of systemic risks (disinformation, electoral manipulation, fundamental rights impacts).

6. Transparency Reporting

Aevum News publishes semi-annual Transparency Reports detailing:

• Government requests for user data (including legal basis and compliance rates)
• Content removal statistics and appeals processed
• Advertising transparency metrics and policy enforcement actions
• Outcomes of DSA-mandated risk mitigation measures

Reports are publicly accessible and archived for accountability. We cooperate fully with the EU Commission, national DSA coordinators, and data protection authorities.

7. Your Legal Rights Under EU Law

EEA and UK residents are entitled to the following data protection rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion under specific conditions (GDPR Art. 17).
• Right to Restriction: Limit processing while disputes are resolved.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Opt out of processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Automated Decision-Making: Right to human review where profiling affects legal or similarly significant outcomes.

Requests are processed free of charge within 30 days. Extension applies only in complex cases.

8. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, Aevum News ensures an adequate level of protection through:

• European Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Supplementary measures (encryption, pseudonymization, access controls)

We do not transfer data to jurisdictions lacking appropriate safeguards without prior legal assessment and user notification where required.

9. Policy Updates

EU regulations and our compliance practices evolve. Material changes to this policy will be notified via email to registered users and prominently displayed on our site. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page reflects the current version. Continued use of our services constitutes acknowledgment of updated terms.

10. Contact & Data Protection Officer

For data requests, compliance inquiries, or concerns regarding this policy, please contact our EU-based Data Protection Office:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority (e.g., CNIL, BfDI, Garante) without affecting your right to seek judicial remedy.