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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 happened

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…

Why it matters

This Notice provides more information about these technologies, your choices, and is part of the NBCUniversal Privacy Policy available here.

Common ground

You should read the Privacy Policy and this Notice for a full picture of NBCUniversal’s use of your information.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.



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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Disabling Cookies may impair Service functionality and data collection for other purposes.”
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Claim 2: “Interest-Based Advertising opt-outs are available through Digital Advertising Alliance websites.”
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Claim 3: “NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal uses cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/beauty-and-th…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — This Cookie Notice explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, and other services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/stepfather-of…
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Claim 4: “Information Storage and Access Cookies allow storage and access of device identifiers.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small block of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A zombie cookie is a piece of data usually used for tracking users, which is created by a web server while a user is browsing a website, and placed on the user's computer or other device by the user's…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_cookie
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Web storage, formerly known as DOM storage (Document Object Model storage), is a standard JavaScript API provided by web browsers. It enables websites to store persistent data on users' devices simila…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_storage
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Claim 5: “Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for interest-based advertising.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad selection and delivery cookies collect browsing data to deliver targeted advertising.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits to deliver interest-based advertising.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/jury-catholic…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing data to deliver interest-based advertising on NBCUniversal's Services and third-party sites.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/messed-up-roa…
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Claim 6: “Connected devices require specific settings to disable ad tracking.”
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Claim 7: “Users can manage Cookie preferences through browser settings or opt-out tools.”
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Claim 8: “Social Media Cookies enable content sharing with social platforms.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Social media marketing is the use of social media platforms and websites to promote a product or service. Although the terms e-marketing and digital marketing are still dominant in academia, social me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small block of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crumbl (previously branded as Crumbl Cookies), stylized as crumbl, is an American multinational franchise chain of bakeries headquartered in Lindon, Utah, that specializes in cookies and other dessert…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumbl_Cookies
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Claim 9: “Third-party Cookies are used to recognize devices when visiting Services and other websites.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Third-party Cookies may be placed by third parties on your device to recognize your device when visiting the Services and other websites.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/stepfather-of…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Third-party Cookies are placed by third parties and used to recognize devices across the Services and other websites.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/jury-catholic…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Third-party Cookies may be placed by third parties on your device and used to recognize your device when you visit the Services and other websites.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/beauty-and-th…
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Claim 10: “Analytics Provider Opt-Outs are available through browser settings or provider-specific tools.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Analytics providers like Google Analytics offer opt-out mechanisms for cookie tracking.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/jury-catholic…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Analytics providers like Google, Omniture, and Mixpanel offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics cookies.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/historic-isnt…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics Cookies.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…
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Claim 11: “Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect usage data to improve content and user experience.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Web analytics is the measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of web data to understand and optimize web usage. Web analytics is not just a process for measuring web traffic but can be used as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_analytics
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An HTTP cookie (also called web cookie, Internet cookie, browser cookie, or simply cookie) is a small block of data created by a web server while a user is browsing a website and placed on the user's …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic and mobile app traffic and events, currently as a platform inside the Google Marketing Platform br…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
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Claim 12: “Personalization Cookies remember user preferences like language and time zone.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Cookiesand similar technologies are used for the purpose of showing personalized content.Thesecookieshelp enhance your experience by providing personalized content and features, depending on yoursetti…
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en-US
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web search NEUTRAL — Cookiesare small pieces of data stored on yourdeviceby websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, sitepreferences, and trackinguserbehavior.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Personalization:Cookiesenable websites to offer personalized experiences by rememberinguserpreferences, such as languagesettings, shopping carts, and customized content recommendations.
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/websites-apps/understanding-co…
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Claim 13: “Cross-device tracking can be opt-out through browser settings and advertising initiatives.”
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Claim 14: “Mobile devices allow ad tracking opt-out through device settings.”
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Claim 15: “First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow use of Services and assist in analytics.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used for Service functionality and analytics.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to enable service functionality and analytics.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to access Services and assist in analytics activities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/2-men-dead-af…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.