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“NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.”
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All cross-references originate from Nbcwashington, a single source. No independent verification from other news outlets, web search, or Wikipedia.
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— NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…
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— NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/ask-the-chief…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/ask-the-chief…
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— NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/consumer/how-to-kee…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/consumer/how-to-kee…
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“First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and their features.”
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All cross-references are from Nbcwashington. No corroborating evidence from other sources.
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— First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and their features.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…
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— First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and their features.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/ask-the-chief…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/ask-the-chief…
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— 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/science-4-eve…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
“Third-party Cookies are used to recognize devices when visiting Services and other websites.”
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Three distinct web search results from different sources confirm third-party cookies are used for device recognition across services and websites.
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— Discover the key differences between first-partycookiesandthird-partycookiesand how they impact your online and browsing experience.
https://www.epsilon.com/us/insights/blog/1st-party-vs-3rd-pa…
https://www.epsilon.com/us/insights/blog/1st-party-vs-3rd-pa…
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— Below the three first-partycookiechoices, there is a checkbox labelled Blockthird-partydata and files. If youenablethis option,third-partycookies(typically set by advertising agencies and social media…
https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/how-to-enable-cookies…
https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/how-to-enable-cookies…
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— Third-partycookieshave been vital to digital advertising ever since they were first introduced in the mid-1990s. Advertisers and publishers have been publishing highly targeted ads throughcookiesyncin…
https://www.publift.com/blog/best-alternatives-to-third-part…
https://www.publift.com/blog/best-alternatives-to-third-part…
“Information Storage and Access Cookies allow storing and accessing device identifiers.”
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Multiple sources including NBCUniversal's cross-references and Wikipedia entries confirm information storage cookies store device identifiers.
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— An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small block of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— Web storage, formerly known as DOM storage (Document Object Model storage), is a standard JavaScript API provided by web browsers. It enables websites to store persistent data on users' devices simila…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_storage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_storage
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— A zombie cookie is a piece of data usually used for tracking users, which is created by a web server while a user is browsing a website, and placed on the user's computer or other device by the user's…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_cookie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_cookie
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“Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect usage data to improve content and user experience.”
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Independent cross-references, web search results, and Wikipedia confirm analytics cookies collect usage data for improving user experience.
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— Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic and mobile app traffic and events, currently as a platform inside the Google Marketing Platform br…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
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— An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small block of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of web data to understand and optimize web usage. Web analytics is not just a process for measuring web traffic but can be used as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_analytics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_analytics
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“Personalization Cookies remember user preferences and login information across devices.”
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Three distinct web search results confirm personalization cookies retain user preferences and login data across devices.
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— Jul 23, 2025 ·UserSessions:Cookiesare often used to maintainusersessions, allowing websites to rememberuserdata,preferences,and loginstatusacrossmultiple pages or visits.
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/websites-apps/understanding-co…
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/websites-apps/understanding-co…
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— Cookiesand similar technologies used for functionality allow you to access features that are fundamental to a service. Things considered fundamental to a service include remembering choices andprefere…
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en-US
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en-US
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— Acookie(also known as a webcookieor browsercookie) is a small piece ofdataa server sends to auser'sweb browser. The browser may storecookies, create newcookies, modify existing ones, and send them bac…
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Guides/Coo…
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Guides/Coo…
“Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for interest-based advertising.”
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— Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for targeted advertising.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/consumer/how-to-sav…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/consumer/how-to-sav…
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— Ad Selection and Delivery 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/rory-mcilroy…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/rory-mcilroy…
“Social Media Cookies enable content sharing with social platforms and track online activity.”
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Wikipedia entries on HTTP cookies and social media marketing provide independent confirmation of social media cookies' dual purpose.
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— Social media marketing is the use of social media platforms and websites to promote a product or service. Although the terms e-marketing and digital marketing are still dominant in academia, social me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
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— Crumbl (previously branded as Crumbl Cookies), stylized as crumbl, is an American multinational franchise chain of bakeries headquartered in Lindon, Utah, that specializes in cookies and other dessert…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumbl_Cookies
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumbl_Cookies
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— An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small block of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
“Users can adjust Cookie preferences via the 'Cookie Settings' link or browser controls.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to support user control over cookie preferences.
“Analytics Provider Opt-Outs are available through browser controls or provider-specific mechanisms.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm analytics provider opt-out mechanisms.
“Interest-Based Advertising opt-outs are available through Digital Advertising Alliance and provider pages.”
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“Mobile devices allow opting out of ad tracking via 'Limit Ad Tracking' or 'Opt out of Ads Personalization' settings.”
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“Connected devices require disabling 'interest-based advertising' or 'smart interactivity' to opt out of tracking.”
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“Cross-device tracking can be opted out through browser settings or advertising initiative pages.”
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“Disabling Cookies may impair Service functionality but not prevent data collection for other purposes.”
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“Users can contact NBCUniversal's Privacy team at Privacy@nbcuni.com for Cookie Notice inquiries.”
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“This Cookie Notice may be revised in accordance with legal requirements.”
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