User Rights & Controls

Introduction

At Aevum News, we are committed to empowering our readers with full transparency and control over their personal information and platform interactions. This page outlines your rights under applicable data protection regulations (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy frameworks) and provides step-by-step instructions for exercising them.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. All requests are processed within 30 days of verification.

• Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including reading history, account details, and communication preferences.
• Right to Rectification: Update or correct inaccurate personal information, such as your name, email address, or subscription details.
• Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., tax, anti-fraud records).
• Right to Data Portability: Export your data in a structured, machine-readable format (JSON/CSV) for transfer to another service.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data while we verify your request or handle disputes.
• Right to Object: Opt out of data processing for direct marketing, profiling, or analytics purposes.

Cookie & Tracking Controls

Our platform uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality, analyze usage, and personalize content. You retain full control over these preferences.

To manage your cookie settings:

1. Click the "Cookie Preferences" banner at the bottom of any page.
2. Or navigate to Account Settings → Privacy → Manage Cookies.
3. Toggle switches for Strictly Necessary (required), Analytics, Personalization, and Marketing cookies.
4. Changes take effect immediately. You may adjust preferences at any time.

Newsletter & Communication Controls

We respect your inbox. All marketing and editorial communications are opt-in by default, and you can adjust or unsubscribe at any time.

• Daily Briefing: Toggle on/off in Account Settings → Communications.
• Breaking News Alerts: Manage push, SMS, or email notifications via the platform header or app settings.
• Topic-Specific Updates: Select which sections (World, Tech, Business, etc.) you wish to receive updates for.
• Unsubscribe: Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the footer. Processing is immediate and irreversible for that channel.

Account Management & Deactivation

Whether you want to pause access or permanently close your account, you maintain full control over your Aevum News profile.

To Deactivate Temporarily:

• Go to Account → Security → Pause Account.
• Your data is preserved for up to 90 days. Reading history, bookmarks, and preferences remain intact.

To Delete Permanently:

• Navigate to Account → Settings → Delete Account.
• Confirm your email and enter your password.
• All personal data will be purged from active systems within 14 days. Anonymized/aggregated data may be retained for statistical purposes.

How to Exercise Your Rights

We've made it as simple as possible to exercise your rights through our self-service dashboard. For complex requests or if you encounter difficulties, follow these steps:

1. Use the Data Subject Request Form in your account settings (if logged in).
2. Or email privacy@aevumnews.com with a clear subject line: "Data Request: [Your Name]".
3. Provide your registered email address and specify the right you wish to exercise.
4. Our Privacy Team will verify your identity (for security) and respond within 30 days.
5. Requests are free of charge. Unfounded or excessive requests may incur a reasonable administrative fee.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have not been respected.

Contact & Support

If you have questions about your rights, our data practices, or need assistance navigating these controls, our dedicated Privacy & Compliance team is here to help.

We may update this page to reflect changes in legislation, platform features, or internal policies. All revisions will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date.