1. Introduction
Welcome to the Cookie Policy for Aevum News ("we," "our," or "us"). This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or interact with our digital services.
By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies as described herein, please adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our services.
Note: This Cookie Policy works alongside our Privacy Policy. Together, they form the foundation of how we handle your data and ensure transparency in our operations.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, provide a personalized experience, and deliver information to the site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, clear GIFs, SDKs, and local storage. For simplicity, this policy refers to all these technologies collectively as "cookies."
3. How We Use Cookies
As a digital news platform, we rely on cookies to deliver a seamless, secure, and personalized reading experience. Our primary purposes include:
- Essential Operations: Enabling core website functionality, such as secure login, article loading, and comment submission.
- Performance & Analytics: Understanding how readers interact with our content to improve site navigation, loading speeds, and editorial layout.
- Personalization: Remembering your language preferences, reading progress, and content interests to tailor your feed.
- Security: Protecting our platform and user accounts from fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.
- Advertising & Marketing: Delivering relevant content recommendations and measuring the effectiveness of our digital campaigns.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their function and necessity. Below is a breakdown of the cookies deployed on Aevum News:
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for core functionality: authentication, session management, and security protocols. | Session to 1 year | No |
| Performance & Analytics | Track page views, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns to optimize content delivery. | 13 months | Yes |
| Functional | Remember preferences like font size, theme, region, and reading history. | 1 year | Yes |
| Personalization | Deliver content recommendations based on your reading habits and engagement. | 6 months | Yes |
| Advertising & Targeting | Measure ad performance and deliver relevant sponsored content across the web. | 30–365 days | Yes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We partner with trusted third-party service providers to enhance our platform. These entities may set their own cookies to deliver specific functionalities. We do not control these cookies, but we require our partners to adhere to strict data protection standards. Key third-party services include:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics (for traffic and engagement insights)
- Content Delivery Networks: Cloudflare, Fastly (for security and performance optimization)
- Social Media Plugins: X (Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn (for sharing and embedded media)
- Advertising Partners: Google Ad Manager, The Trade Desk (for programmatic advertising and remarketing)
- Commenting Systems: Disqus, IntenseDebate (for community discussions)
Each third party operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their respective documentation to understand their data practices.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over how cookies are used during your visit. You can manage or disable cookies through the following methods:
6.1 Website Consent Manager
Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by clicking "Manage Preferences". You can access or change these settings at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link located in the website footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings menu. You can:
- Block or delete cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals
- Clear cookies automatically when closing the browser
Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality, including login persistence, comment submission, and personalized content delivery. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
6.3 Advertising Opt-Outs
To opt out of personalized advertising across participating platforms, visit:
7. Updates to This Policy
As digital technologies and regulatory requirements evolve, we may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or service offerings. When material changes occur, we will:
- Post the revised policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Provide prominent notice via the website header or email to registered users
- Require renewed consent if new cookie categories are introduced
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out to our Data Protection team:
- Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
- Address: Aevum News Legal & Compliance, 1200 Journalists Plaza, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
Thank you for trusting Aevum News. We are committed to transparency, accuracy, and respecting your digital privacy.