Privacy Overview

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

At Aevum News, we believe that informed citizens are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Just as we hold power accountable in our reporting, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency regarding your personal data. This Privacy Overview applies to our website, mobile applications, newsletters, and associated digital services.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to deliver news, maintain security, and improve your reading experience.

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account details: Name, email address, and secure password
• Subscription information: Payment details (processed securely by our payment partners, never stored on our servers)
• Communications: Messages sent via contact forms, support tickets, or newsletter replies
• Preferences: Content interests, notification settings, and accessibility choices

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, referral sources, and click patterns
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
• Location data: Approximate geographic location (city/region level) for localized news relevance

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to uphold our journalistic mission and operate responsibly:

• Deliver Content: Provide access to articles, newsletters, and multimedia journalism
• Personalize Experience: Tailor topic recommendations and notification preferences
• Maintain Security: Prevent fraud, detect spam, and protect against unauthorized access
• Improve Services: Analyze aggregate usage trends to optimize site performance and content strategy
• Compliance: Fulfill legal obligations, terms of service, and journalistic record-keeping

4. How We Share Data

We do not trade, rent, or sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email delivery (bound by strict data processing agreements)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Aevum News and its users
• Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notice and continued privacy obligations
• Aggregate Data: Anonymized, non-personally identifiable statistics may be shared publicly or with partners for industry research

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including TLS encryption for all communications, regular security audits, and restricted access controls for our staff.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal retention requirements. Upon account deletion, your personal data is securely purged within 30 days, except where legal obligations require longer retention.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of marketing communications and personalized content recommendations
• Restrict or object to certain data processing activities

These rights can be exercised through your account dashboard or by contacting our Data Protection Officer. We will respond to valid requests within 30 days.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to maintain site functionality and security. We also use analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how readers interact with our journalism. You can manage or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time via our Cookie Preferences Center or your browser settings.

We do not use tracking technologies for cross-site behavioral advertising.

8. Third-Party Links

Aevum News may include links to external websites, sources, or embedded media. This privacy policy does not apply to third-party platforms. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any site you visit outside of aevumnews.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Overview to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. Continued use of our services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Overview or our data practices, please reach out:

• Email: privacy@aevumnews.com
• Mail: Aevum News, Privacy Department, 100 Press Avenue, Suite 400, New York, NY 10012
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@aevumnews.com