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“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, interactive TV, voice-activated assistants, and other services”
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The claim is supported by multiple entries from 'Nbcwashington', but these appear to be duplicate references to the same source (NBCUniversal's own policy/site). No independent third-party sources corroborate this specific policy statement.
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— 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…
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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, applicati…
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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, applicati…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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“connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)”
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— connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
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— connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
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— connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
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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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— In February 2013, NBCUniversal merged its two cable divisions, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment & Cable Studios and NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media, into one unit wh…
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCUniversal
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— 3 days ago · The umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal International Studios.
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/
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— Apr 29, 2026 · NBCUNIVERSAL SURROUNDS 152ND KENTUCKY DERBY WITH COVERAGE ACROSS TODAY, WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, AND MORE Published April 29, 2026 03:39 PM
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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 only by duplicate entries from 'Nbcwashington'.
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— First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
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— First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
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— First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
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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 only by duplicate entries from 'Nbcwashington'.
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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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— 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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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/prince-george…
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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.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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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 only by duplicate entries from 'Nbcwashington'.
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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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— 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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— 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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“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 claim is supported only by duplicate entries from 'Nbcwashington'.
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— 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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— 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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— 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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“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 only by duplicate entries from 'Nbcwashington'.
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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 o…
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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 o…
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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 o…
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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 provided web search results discuss cookies in general (NextTools, GeeksforGeeks) but do not mention NBCUniversal specifically. There is no evidence from 'Nbcwashington' or other sources provided for this specific claim.
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— User Tracking: Commonly used for session tracking, remembering login status, and personalization across different visits. Use Cases of Cookies. Stores user preferences (e.g., theme, language settings)…
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— For example, a website might use a first-party cookie to remember your login status or your preferred language. Tracing first-party cookies is usually straightforward and primarily relates to understa…
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“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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— 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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— 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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— 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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“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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“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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“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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“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)”
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“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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“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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