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Nbcwashington · · 1565 words · By Erika Gonzalez
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Claim 1: “NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their websites, applications, and connected devices.”
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Two cross-references from Nbcwashington confirm the use of cookies and tracking technologies by NBCUniversal across its services.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their websites, applications, and connected devices.
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Claim 2: “Browser controls allow users to disable or manage cookies, though some analytics tools may still collect data.”
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Claim 3: “Personalization Cookies help determine user preferences, remember choices, and assist with login functionality across platforms.”
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Claim 4: “Analytics providers like Google, Omniture, and Mixpanel offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics cookies.”
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Claim 5: “Social Media Cookies are set by social media platforms to enable content sharing and may track activity outside NBCUniversal's services.”
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Claim 6: “First-party cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to access services and assist in analytics activities.”
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Claim 7: “Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect data on user behavior, apply market research, and measure content and advertising effectiveness.”
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Claim 8: “Information Storage and Access Cookies allow NBCUniversal and partners to store and access information on devices, such as device identifiers.”
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Claim 9: “Mobile users can manage ad tracking settings via device settings, including location data controls.”
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Claim 10: “Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits and preferences to deliver interest-based advertising.”
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Claim 11: “Users can adjust cookie preferences via the 'Cookie Settings' link on relevant websites.”
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Claim 12: “Users can opt out of interest-based advertising through platforms like the Digital Advertising Alliance and specific advertiser opt-out pages.”
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Claim 13: “Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for service functionality, including system administration, security, and purchasing capabilities.”
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Claim 14: “Flash Local Storage cookies (local shared objects) may be used to store preferences or display content.”
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Claim 15: “Content Selection and Delivery Cookies are used to deliver personalized content like news articles and videos.”
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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Claim 16: “Third-party cookies are placed by external parties to recognize devices and enable features, functionalities, and advertising on NBCUniversal's services.”
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