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This document is a Cookie Notice from Versant Media LLC explaining the types of cookies and tracking technologies used on its services. It details the purposes of these technologies, such as functionality, analytics, and advertising, and provides instructions on how users can manage their preferences.
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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.
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“Versant Media LLC and its affiliates (“Versant,” “our,” “us,” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, applications, and other online services”
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Multiple independent cross-references from CNBC confirm that Versant Media LLC and its affiliates use cookies and tracking technologies on their websites and applications.
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— This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how Versant Media LLC and its affiliates (“Versant,” “our,” “us,” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar t…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
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— This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how Versant Media LLC and its affiliates (“Versant,” “our,” “us,” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar t…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/05/unicredit-ceo-control-…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/05/unicredit-ceo-control-…
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— Versant Media LLC and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their websites, applications, and online services.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/cramer-warns-excess-speculat…
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/cramer-warns-excess-speculat…
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“This Notice provides more information about what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices, and is part of the Versant Privacy Policy”
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The official Versant Media Cookie Notice web page explicitly states that the Notice provides information about these technologies and is part of the Versant Privacy Policy.
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— By using the Versant Services, you are requesting and directing us to provide you with personalized and ad-supported Versant Services that process data as described in our Privacy Policy, subject to a…
https://www.versantmedia.com/terms
https://www.versantmedia.com/terms
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— Privacy Policy. Cookie Notice.This Notice provides more information about what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices, and is part of the Versant Privacy Policy available here.
https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies
https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies
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— This Privacy Policy applies to the Versant Services throughout the world.In some circumstances, Versant may host some websites on behalf of others and those entities may place or permit the placement …
https://www.versantprivacy.com/
https://www.versantprivacy.com/
“we use cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer or device when you utilize our Services”
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Multiple cross-references from CNBC confirm the definition and use of cookies as small text files placed on the user's device.
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— we use cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer or device when you utilize our Services.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
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— we use cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer or device when you utilize our Services.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/em-rotation-industrial-stock…
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/em-rotation-industrial-stock…
“We may use different types of cookies, such as HTTP cookies, HTML5, and Flash local storage/flash cookies.”
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Multiple cross-references from CNBC confirm the use of HTTP cookies, HTML5, and Flash local storage/flash cookies.
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— We may use different types of cookies, such as HTTP cookies, HTML5, and Flash local storage/flash cookies.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/05/unicredit-ceo-control-…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/05/unicredit-ceo-control-…
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— We may use different types of cookies, such as HTTP cookies, HTML5, and Flash local storage/flash cookies.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
“we may use other tracking technologies in the same way, such as web beacons/GIFs, pixels, embedded scripts, ETags/cache browsers, and software development kits”
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While web search results explain what web beacons, pixels, and SDKs are in general, there is no specific evidence provided in the search results confirming that Versant specifically uses these technologies.
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— A web beacon is a technique used on web pages and email to unobtrusively (usually invisibly) allow checking that a user has accessed some content. Web beacons are typically used by third parties to mo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_beacon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_beacon
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— Tracking technologies (such as web beacons, tracking pixels...) are employed on users and/or the service assigns a unique ID to a browser or device to track its behaviour. Classification: bad. Weight:…
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https://edit.tosdr.org/cases/323
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— How to stay safe while using your phone? Did you know that anyone can get your personal information and read your private messag...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYKPvPbm2jA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYKPvPbm2jA
“Cookies may involve the automatic collection and storage of information, such as your IP address, a unique identifier, and/or other data about you and your device.”
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Cross-references from CNBC confirm that Versant's cookies collect IP addresses and unique identifiers, and general web search results confirm that IP addresses and device identifiers are standard data collected via such technologies.
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— The EU regulations require that any website using tracking cookies must get user's permission before installing them. Imagine how irritating that becomes when you surf anonymously or if you delete coo…
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— The Internet Protocol Address (or IP Address) is a unique address that computing devices such as personal computers, tablets, and smartphones use to identify themselves and communicate with other devi…
https://www.iplocation.net/what-is-my-ip-address
https://www.iplocation.net/what-is-my-ip-address
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— Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise locati…
https://personapp.io/umingle
https://personapp.io/umingle
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“Cookies might also be used to share your information, including: to Versant; to another party on our behalf; and/or to a third party (e.g., an advertising or marketing partner)”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general company descriptions of Versant and does not confirm the specific data-sharing practices via cookies described in the claim.
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— Versant Media Group, Inc., doing business as Versant (/ ˈvɜːrsənt / [1]), is an American multinational mass media company. Formed on January 2, 2026, as a spin-off of Comcast, Versant is headquartered…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versant
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— At VERSANT, we bring together bold ideas and iconic brands to shape the future of media. Join a team where trust, teamwork and transparency are the values that drive the way we inform, entertain, and …
https://www.versantmedia.com/
https://www.versantmedia.com/
“Versant participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with its Specifications and Policies.”
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Multiple independent cross-references from CNBC confirm that Versant participates in and complies with the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework.
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— Versant participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with its Specifications and Policies.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/em-rotation-industrial-stock…
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— For certain Services, Versant participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with its Specifications and Policies.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/04/watch-cnbcs-full-inter…
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— For certain Services, Versant participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and complies with its Specifications and Policies.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/05/unicredit-ceo-control-…
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/05/unicredit-ceo-control-…
“For inquiries about this Cookies Notice, please contact us at privacy@versantmedia.com or Chief Privacy Officer, Versant Legal Department, 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, USA”
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There is a discrepancy in the physical address. The claim states '900 Sylvan Avenue', but the official Candidate Privacy Policy for Versant Careers lists the address as '904 Sylvan Avenue'.
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— Our recruitment website is operated by Versant Media, LLC, a US company (address: 904 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632, USA, email: [email protected]) on behalf of itself and its affil…
https://careers.versantmedia.com/candidate-privacy-policy
https://careers.versantmedia.com/candidate-privacy-policy
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— This Notice provides more information about what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices, and is part of the Versant Privacy Policy available here.
https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies
https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies
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— Availability Notice. • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. •
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