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First results start to come in for Virginia special election

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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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Claim 2: “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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Claim 3: “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 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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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that the Notice explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates, along with partners, use cookies and tracking technologies across various services, including websites, applications, and connected devices.
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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/emancipation-…
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Claim 4: “Social media platforms have the ability to track your online activity outside of the Services.”
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Claim 5: “This Notice provides more information about these technologies, your choices, and is part of the NBCUniversal Privacy Policy available here.”
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Multiple cross-reference sources state that the Notice provides information about the technologies and user choices, and that it is part of the NBCUniversal Privacy Policy.
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Claim 6: “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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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Internet privacy involves the right or mandate of personal privacy concerning the storage, re-purposing, provision to third parties, and display of information pertaining to oneself via the Internet. …
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Claim 7: “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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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal (including via third-party service providers) and are used for service functionality and analytics.
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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…
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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…
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Claim 8: “We and third parties may associate Measurement And Analytics Cookies, Personalization Cookies, Content Selection, Delivery Cookies, and Reporting, Ad Selection, Delivery and Reporting Cookies, and Social Media Cookies with other information we have about you.”
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Claim 9: “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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Claim 10: “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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Claim 11: “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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Claim 12: “If you replace, change or upgrade your browser or device, or delete your cookies, you may need to use these opt-out tools again.”
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Claim 13: “If you reject these Cookies, you may see contextual advertising that may be less relevant to you.”
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Claim 15: “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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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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., y…
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Claim 16: “Third-party sites and services also use interest-based Advertising Cookies to deliver content, including advertisements relevant to your interests on the Services and third-party services.”
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Claim 18: “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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Claim 19: “These Cookies also allow your device to receive and send information, so you can see and interact with ads and content.”
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Claim 20: “We and our third-party vendors use these Cookies to perform analytics, so we can improve the content and user experience, develop new products and services, and for statistical purposes.”
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Claim 21: “Information may still be collected and used for other purposes, such as research, online services analytics or internal operations, and to remember your opt-out preferences.”
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Claim 23: “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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Claim 24: “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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Claim 25: “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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