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Nbcwashington · · 1633 words · By Susan Hogan
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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“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”
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While there are 5 cross-references, they all originate from the same source domain (Nbcwashington), meaning there is only one independent source reporting this claim.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates, along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as games, inter…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates, along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as games, inter…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/home-reimagin…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates, along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as games, inter…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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“This Notice provides more information about these technologies, your choices, and is part of the NBCUniversal Privacy Policy”
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The claim is only supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington). The Wikipedia evidence provided is about a fictional character and is irrelevant.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Real Housewives of Atlanta, abbreviated RHOA, is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on October 7, 2008. Developed as the third installment of The Real Housewives franchi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Real_Housewives_of_Atlanta
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Loretha "Cookie" Lyon (also Holloway) is a fictional character from the American musical drama Empire on Fox. Portrayed by Taraji P. Henson, Cookie is one of the main characters within the series, the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_Lyon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Illumination (formerly known as Illumination Entertainment) is an American animation studio founded by producer Chris Meledandri in 2007. It has an "exclusive financing and distribution partnership" w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illumination_(company)
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“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 claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington).
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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/local/news4-rundown…
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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/local/running-for-r…
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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/local/she-brings-ma…
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“First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)”
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The claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington).
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/she-brings-ma…
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“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 claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington).
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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/through-moms-…
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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/legacy-dc-stu…
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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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“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 claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington). The Wikipedia evidence regarding the Apple App Store is irrelevant to the specific cookie policy of NBCUniversal.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American multinational financial technology company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers; it serves as an el…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PayPal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Duncanville is an American animated sitcom created by Amy Poehler, Mike Scully, and Julie Scully for the Fox Broadcasting Company that premiered in the United States on February 16, 2020. The series …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncanville_(TV_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The App Store is an app marketplace developed and maintained by Apple, for mobile apps and desktop apps on its iOS, macOS and iPadOS operating systems. The store allows users to browse and download ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App_Store_(Apple)
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“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 claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington). The Wikipedia evidence regarding Essence Global is irrelevant to NBCUniversal's specific cookie definitions.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — From January 22 to 24, 2016, a deadly, historic and crippling blizzard, unofficially referred to as Winter Storm Jonas by the Weather Channel and other media, or more commonly the Blizzard of 2016 and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2016_United_States_bli…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD) is an American multinational technology company that produces and services programmatic marketing automation with personalized real-time digital content. Headquartered in Ve…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trade_Desk
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Essence was a global data and measurement-driven full service agency that merged with Mediacom in January 2023 to form Essence Mediacom. Prior to the merger, Essence had 20 offices in 12 countries and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essence_Global
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“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”
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The web search results provide general definitions of personalization or unrelated commercial services, but do not confirm NBCUniversal's specific use of personalization cookies as described in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 7, 2023 · In this post, we will see how to personalize your Windows 10 desktop, theme, change the wallpaper, mouse settings, lock screen, window colors, etc. using the Personalization settings.
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/personalization-settings-in-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Personalization (broadly known as customization) consists of tailoring a service or product to accommodate specific individuals. It is sometimes tied to groups or segments of individuals.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personalization
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop unique, custom gifts for any occasion! Enjoy fast turnaround, 40K+ options, free personalization & speedy delivery. Create personalized gifts today!
https://www.personalizationmall.com/
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“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”
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The claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington). The Wikipedia evidence regarding ad rotation is a general concept and does not verify NBCUniversal's specific policy.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pizza Lab is a Bulgarian chain of fast food pizza restaurants founded in 2015. It is the second largest pizza chain in the country, behind the local franchise of Domino's. The chain offers fast servic…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_Lab_(restaurant_chain)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ad rotation is the practice of showing multiple advertisements in a single location on a web page. Ads may be rotated with each new page load, within a single page load, or both. Because the ads are p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_rotation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan AD is a subcompact van and wagon built by Nissan since 1982. Since 1996, the AD has also been sold as a passenger car under the Nissan Wingroad (Japanese: 日産・ウイングロード, Hepburn: Nissan Wingur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_AD
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“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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The claim is supported by multiple entries from a single source (Nbcwashington).
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Social Media Cookies are set by social media platforms on the Services to enable content sharing.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Social media cookies are set by platforms to enable content sharing on NBCUniversal services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Social Media Cookies: These are set by social media platforms on the Services to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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“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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“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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