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18 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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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 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 sources confirm that NBCUniversal uses cookies and tracking technologies across various services, including websites, apps, and connected devices. The evidence explicitly mentions the policy governs consent for use by NBCUniversal, its partners, and vendors across a variety of services.
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web search NEUTRAL — About NBCUniversal. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer p…
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/about
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web search NEUTRAL — NBCUniversal TERMS OF SERVICE Effective date March 20, 2014 NBCUniversal Media, LLC, its subsidiary and affiliated companies maintain this and related websites, games, interactive TV and mobile apps.
https://www.bravotv.com/terms-and-conditions
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web search NEUTRAL — This Cookies and Tracking Technologies Policy governs your consent to our use, as well as third party partners and vendors, of a variety of cookies and tracking technologies. You can find out more abo…
https://www.hloom.com/cookies-tracking-technologies-policy
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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.”
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The claim is repeatedly stated across multiple cross-reference sources, confirming that first-party cookies are placed by the entity (including service providers) for the purposes of enabling service features and assisting with 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/exciting-inco…
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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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/police-chief-…
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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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/nfl/nfl-draf…
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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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Multiple sources confirm that third parties can place cookies to recognize a user's device. One cross-reference directly states this, and web search results from Wikipedia and Kaspersky reinforce the concept that third-party cookies are used for tracking across different domains and services.
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web search NEUTRAL — Third-party cookies are HTTP cookies which are used principally for web tracking as part of the web advertising ecosystem. While HTTP cookies are normally sent only to the server setting them or a ser…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-party_cookies
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web search NEUTRAL — Third-party cookies are more troubling. They are generated by websites that are different from the pages that the users are currently surfing, usually because they're linked to ads on that page.
https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/cookie…
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web search NEUTRAL — A third-party cookie is a cookie that belongs to a domain other than the one displayed in the browser. Third-party cookies are most often used for tracking purposes. They contrast with first-party coo…
https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/privacy/what-are-cookies…
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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 consistently reported across multiple cross-reference sources, detailing that Strictly Necessary Cookies are essential for core service functions, including system administration, security, fraud prevention, and purchasing capabilities.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/breaking-down…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/exciting-inco…
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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 repeatedly stated across multiple cross-reference sources, confirming that Information Storage and Access Cookies allow the entity and its partners to store and access device information, such as device identifiers.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/dc-police-cur…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/northern-virg…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/black-materna…
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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 cross-reference source explicitly lists the functions: collecting data on usage/performance, market research, and measuring ad effectiveness. Web search results from Google Analytics confirm the use of analytics for understanding customers and improving services, supporting the core function of the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Google Analytics gives you the tools you need to better understand your customers. You can then use those business insights to take action, such as improving your website, creating tailored audience l…
https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/
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web search NEUTRAL — Ready for expert mentoring? https://lp.dailymentor.co/bnoAll other Facebook advertising tutorials on Youtube are outdated. After creating the top-ranking Fac...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWhmrxOFtaA
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web search NEUTRAL — Strong performance often comes from message fit and creator-audience trust, not just reach.Navigate to the Discover section. Use Discover as the main entry point for creator research instead of bounci…
https://www.infloq.com/guides/how-to-track-fatherhood-influe…
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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 (including across platforms and devices).”
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Web search results confirm that cookies are used for personalization and remembering user preferences (e.g., language settings). One source also mentions tracking across different visits and platforms, supporting the claim's scope.
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web search NEUTRAL — 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)…
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/javascript/difference-between-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Below the three first-party cookie choices, there is a checkbox labelled Block third-party data and files. If you enable this option, third-party cookies (typically set by advertising agencies and soc…
https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/how-to-enable-cookies…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cookies and Personalization (Preferences): Personal information we collect and why: Like many other websites, we and our partners use cookies from time to time.
https://shopaccentuate.com/pages/cookies-personalisation
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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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The claim is consistently reported across multiple cross-reference sources, stating that this cookie category is used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies are used to deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/northern-virg…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/inside-the-25…
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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 on the Services and on third-party sites.”
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The claim is consistently reported across multiple cross-reference sources, detailing the collection of data on browsing habits, preferences, and ad interactions for the purpose of delivering interest-based advertising both on the service and third-party sites.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/exciting-inco…
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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. Social media platforms have the ability to track your online activity outside of the Services. This may impact the content and messages you see on other services you visit.”
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Web search results confirm that social media platforms are used for sharing content and that these platforms collect substantial data, which can impact a user's online experience and content visibility on other services.
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web search NEUTRAL — Social media platforms allow companies and content producers to increase website traffic. Social media may boost engagement and online traffic by sharing links to product pages, blog articles, and oth…
https://www.simplilearn.com/real-impact-social-media-article
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web search NEUTRAL — Social Media Platforms Collect Substantial Data. Earlier this year, many TikTok users reported feeling anxious over the channel’s updated privacy policy. Fortune reported that the platform clearly lis…
https://whoer.io/why-social-media-anonymity-is-both-flawed-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Because of that, he says users should consider the source, and social platforms should help with that. “Our role as internet platforms is to label content generated as AI as best we can,” Mosseri writ…
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/15/24321880/instagram-threa…
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“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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“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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“If you use multiple browsers on the same device, you will need to manage your settings for each browser.”
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“Please be aware that disabling cookies will not disable other analytics tools we may use to collect information about you or your use of our Services.”
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“Flash cookies need to be deleted in the storage section of your Flash Player Settings Manager.”
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“Most third-party advertisers offer a way to opt out of their interest-based advertising.”
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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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“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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