Home reimagined: Small changes bring fresh starts for DC-area families

Nbcwashington · May 05, 2026 · 1565 words · By Erika Gonzalez

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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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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that 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 1: “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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Multiple cross-references confirm the purpose of 'Measurement and Analytics' cookies regarding usage, performance, and advertising effectiveness.

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Claim 2: “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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Multiple cross-references explicitly list Google Analytics, Omniture, and Mixpanel as providers with associated opt-out mechanisms.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — To disable analytics Cookies you can use the browser controls discussed above or, for some of our providers, you can use their individual opt-out mechanisms: Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analyti…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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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Claim 3: “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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Claim 4: “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 cross-references confirm the use of third-party cookies to recognize devices across different websites.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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/consumer/susan-make…

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Claim 5: “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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Multiple cross-references confirm that 'Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies' are used for interest-based advertising based on browsing habits.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pizza Lab is a Bulgarian chain of fast food pizza restaurants founded in 2015. It is the second largest pizza chain in the country, behind the local franchise of Domino's. The chain offers fast servic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan AD is a subcompact van and wagon built by Nissan since 1982. Since 1996, the AD has also been sold as a passenger car under the Nissan Wingroad (Japanese: 日産・ウイングロード, Hepburn: Nissan Wingur…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ad rotation is the practice of showing multiple advertisements in a single location on a web page. Ads may be rotated with each new page load, within a single page load, or both. Because the ads are p…
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Claim 6: “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 7: “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 explicitly stated across multiple cross-references from NBCUniversal's own notices and confirmed via web search results.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…

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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/consumer/how-to-kee…

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Claim 8: “NBCUniversal 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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Multiple cross-references explicitly list the specific types of tracking technologies used, including HTTP cookies, HTML5/Flash storage, web beacons, and SDKs.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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/…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…

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Claim 9: “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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Multiple cross-references confirm the specific functions of 'Personalization Cookies' including first-time visitor detection and preference remembering.

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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 10: “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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Multiple cross-references confirm the definition and purpose of 'Strictly Necessary Cookies' as stated in the claim. Wikipedia results provided are irrelevant to the specific claim but do not contradict it.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American multinational financial technology company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers; it serves as an el…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The App Store is an app marketplace developed and maintained by Apple, for mobile apps and desktop apps on its iOS, macOS and iPadOS operating systems. The store allows users to browse and download ap…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Duncanville is an American animated sitcom created by Amy Poehler, Mike Scully, and Julie Scully for the Fox Broadcasting Company that premiered in the United States on February 16, 2020. The series …
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Claim 11: “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 12: “Social Media Cookies: These are set by social media platforms on the Services to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.”

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The claim is confirmed by cross-references and independent web search results (Gadget Insiders and NBCUniversal Media).

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web search NEUTRAL — Content and Ad Selection Cookies: These cookies are sophisticated enough to deliver tailored advertising and content based on user behavior and preferences. Social Media Cookies: Set by social media s…
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Claim 13: “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-references confirm that first-party cookies are used for service functionality and analytics.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used for Service functionality and analytics.
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…

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