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This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as…

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This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as…

Why it matters

This Notice provides more information about these technologies, your choices, and is part of the NBCUniversal Privacy Policy available here.

Common ground

You should read the Privacy Policy and this Notice for a full picture of NBCUniversal’s use of your information.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice confirms the use of cookies for information storage and access, specifically mentioning device identifiers.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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Claim 2: “Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice confirms that content selection and delivery cookies are used to personalize news articles and videos.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/103-for-a-tan…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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Claim 3: “Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice defines 'Strictly Necessary Cookies' as those required for system administration, security, fraud prevention, and purchasing.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/study-mixed-r…
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Claim 4: “For inquiries from users who reside in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, please contact us at Privacy@nbcuni.com or Privacy, Legal Department, Central Saint Giles, St Giles High Street, London, WC2H 8NU, UK”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 5: “Certain third parties may place their Cookies on your device and use them to recognize your device when you visit the Services and when you visit other websites or online services.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice explicitly states that third parties may place cookies to recognize devices across their services and other websites.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Certain third parties may place their Cookies on your device and use them to recognize your device when you visit the Services and when you visit other websites or online services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Certain third parties may place their Cookies on your device and use them to recognize your device when you visit the Services and when you visit other websites or online services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/prince-george…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Certain third parties may place their Cookies on your device and use them to recognize your device when you visit the Services and when you visit other websites or online services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/she-brings-ma…
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Claim 6: “To opt out of mobile ad tracking from Nielsen or other third parties, you can do so by selecting the “Limit Ad Tracking” (for iOS devices) or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” (for Android devices) options in your device settings.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 7: “Personalization Cookies: These Cookies enable us to provide certain features, such as determining if you are a first-time visitor, capping message frequency, remembering choices you have made (e.g., your language preferences, time zone), and assist you with logging in after registration (including across platforms and devices).”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice describes the purpose of personalization cookies, including tracking first-time visits and remembering user preferences.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 26, 2026 · This privacy and cookies notice applies to the processing of personal data by NOW, including information we collect and store via cookies.
https://www.nowtv.com/terms/privacy
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 28, 2022 · Target, Home Depot and others are tracking online shoppers following Apple's privacy changes.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/cookies-might-not-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 5, 2026 · NBCUniversal is officially sold out of its Olympic inventory, setting a new Winter Olympics ad sales record with more advertisers investing ...
https://corporate.comcast.com/redirects/nbcuniversal-sells-o…
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Claim 8: “First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers) and are used to allow you to use the Services and their features and to assist in analytics activities.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice confirms that first-party cookies are used for service functionality and analytics.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used for Service functionality and analytics.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used for Service functionality and analytics.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/washington-c…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers) and are used to allow you to use the Services and their features and to assist in analytics activities…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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Claim 9: “For inquiries about this Cookies Notice, please contact us at Privacy@nbcuni.com or Chief Privacy Officer, NBCUniversal Legal Department, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, US.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 10: “Social Media Cookies: These Cookies are set by social media platforms on the Services to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 11: “Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out Page, Facebook Privacy Policy and Facebook’s Opt-Out Page, Twitter Privacy Policy and Twitter’s Opt-Out Page, Liveramp’s Privacy Policy and Liveramp Opt-Out Page”
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Claim 12: “Depending on where you live, you may be able to adjust your Cookie preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of relevant websites.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 13: “we use cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services... including HTTP cookies, HTML5 and Flash local storage/flash cookies, web beacons/GIFs, embedded scripts, ETags/cache browsers, and software development kits.”
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The specific list of tracking technologies (HTTP cookies, HTML5, Flash local storage, web beacons, etc.) is explicitly detailed in the official NBCUniversal cookie notice.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — we use cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services (referred to together from this point forward as “Cookies”, unless otherwise stated)…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/see-the-natio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — we use cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services (referred to together from this point forward as “Cookies”, unless otherwise stated)…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/does-social-a…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — we use cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services... including HTTP cookies, HTML5 and Flash local storage/flash cookies, web beacons/…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/washington-c…
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Claim 14: “Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies: These Cookies are used to collect data about your browsing habits, your use of the Services, your preferences, and your interaction with advertisements across platforms and devices for the purpose of delivering interest-based advertising content on the Services and on third-party sites.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice explicitly describes the use of ad selection and delivery cookies for interest-based advertising across platforms and devices.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies: These Cookies are used to collect data about your browsing habits, your use of the Services, your preferences, and your interaction with advertisements across platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/northern-virg…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies: These Cookies are used to collect data about your browsing habits, your use of the Services, your preferences, and your interaction with advertisements across platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/103-for-a-tan…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies: These Cookies are used to collect data about your browsing habits, your use of the Services, your preferences, and your interaction with advertisements across platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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Claim 15: “Measurement and Analytics: These Cookies collect data regarding your usage of and performance of the Services, apply market research to generate audiences, and measure the delivery and effectiveness of content and advertising.”
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The official NBCUniversal cookie notice confirms that measurement and analytics cookies are used for service performance, market research, and ad effectiveness.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Measurement and Analytics: These Cookies collect data regarding your usage of and performance of the Services, apply market research to generate audiences, and measure the delivery and effectiveness o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Measurement and Analytics: These Cookies collect data regarding your usage of and performance of the Services, apply market research to generate audiences, and measure the delivery and effectiveness o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Measurement and Analytics: These Cookies collect data regarding your usage of and performance of the Services, apply market research to generate audiences, and measure the delivery and effectiveness o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/running-for-r…
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Claim 16: “Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out, Omniture’s Privacy Policy and Omniture’s Opt-Out, Mixpanel’s Privacy Policy and Mixpanel’s Opt-Out”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 17: “NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as games, interactive TV, voice-activated assistants, and other services that link to this policy, as well as connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”).”
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The claim is directly supported by multiple entries from the NBCUniversal (Nbcwashington) official cookie notice, confirming the use of tracking technologies across their services and theme parks.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applicati…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/see-the-natio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applicati…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/does-social-a…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking techno…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/backyard-band…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.