Scope of Data Collection

1 Overview & Purpose

At Aevum News, your privacy is foundational to our commitment to ethical journalism. This document outlines the precise scope of data we collect across our digital properties, including websites, mobile applications, and newsletter services.

We believe that transparency builds trust. We only collect data that is necessary to deliver a high-quality news experience, improve our platform, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information to data brokers.

2 What We Collect

Our collection scope falls into four primary categories based on how the data is generated and its sensitivity level.

3 Why We Collect It

Every data point serves a specific, documented purpose aligned with our editorial and operational mission:

• Service Delivery: Processing subscriptions, managing accounts, and sending purchased newsletter digests.
• Platform Optimization: Understanding which stories resonate to improve editorial distribution and site performance.
• Personalization: Remembering reading preferences, language settings, and notification choices without compromising privacy.
• Security & Compliance: Preventing fraud, detecting abnormal traffic patterns, and maintaining regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Reader Research: Conducting aggregated, anonymized surveys to understand audience needs and improve journalistic coverage.

4 Storage & Security

All collected data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). We utilize isolated cloud infrastructure with strict access controls, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring.

Data retention follows strict schedules: account data is retained for the duration of your active subscription plus one billing cycle, while aggregated analytics data is anonymized after 14 months and permanently deleted thereafter.

5 Third-Party Sharing

We share data only with trusted service providers that support our operations under strict data processing agreements (DPAs). These include:

• Payment Processors: Stripe & Adyen (PCI-DSS compliant) for secure transaction handling.
• Hosting & CDN: Cloudflare & AWS for infrastructure reliability and global content delivery.
• Analytics: Privacy-focused tools that process aggregated, non-identifiable metrics.
• Newsletter Platform: Transactional email services configured to suppress tracking pixels unless explicitly opted in.

We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal data. Third parties are contractually prohibited from repurposing shared information for their own marketing.

6 Your Rights & Controls

Depending on your jurisdiction, you retain the following rights regarding your data:

• Access & Portability: Request a complete export of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
• Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate information via your account dashboard or support request.
• Erasure: Request permanent deletion of your account and associated records.
• Opt-Out: Disable non-essential cookies, personalized analytics, and marketing communications at any time.
• Restriction: Limit processing activities while a complaint or verification is under review.

All requests are processed within 30 days. You can exercise these rights through our Privacy Portal or by emailing our Data Protection team.

7 Policy Updates

We review our data practices regularly to align with evolving legal standards and industry best practices. When material changes occur, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date on this page
• Notify registered users via email for significant changes
• Provide a summary of what changed and why
• Maintain archived versions for transparency and audit purposes

8 Contact Us

If you have questions about our data collection scope, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need assistance with account management, please reach out: