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“NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.”
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Multiple cross-references from Nbcwashington explicitly state NBCUniversal uses cookies and tracking technologies. The source is authoritative as a direct corporate statement.
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— NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
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— NBCUniversal uses cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services.
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— 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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“NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.”
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— NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
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— NBCUniversal uses cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services.
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— 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/stepfather-of…
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“First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow use of Services and assist in analytics.”
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Cross-references from Nbcwashington confirm first-party cookies are used for service functionality and analytics. Direct corporate documentation supports the claim.
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— First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used for Service functionality and analytics.
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— First-party cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to enable service functionality and analytics.
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— First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to access Services and assist in analytics activities.
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“First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow use of Services and assist in analytics.”
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— First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used for Service functionality and analytics.
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— 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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— First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to access Services and assist in analytics activities.
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“Third-party Cookies are used to recognize devices when visiting Services and other websites.”
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Cross-references from Nbcwashington explicitly mention third-party cookies for device recognition across services and websites. Corporate documentation confirms the practice.
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— 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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— Third-party Cookies are placed by third parties and used to recognize devices across the Services and other websites.
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— 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/beauty-and-th…
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“Third-party Cookies are used to recognize devices when visiting Services and other websites.”
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— Third-party Cookies may be placed by third parties on your device to recognize your device when visiting the Services and other websites.
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/stepfather-of…
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— Third-party Cookies are placed by third parties and used to recognize devices across the Services and other websites.
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/jury-catholic…
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— 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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“Information Storage and Access Cookies allow storage and access of device identifiers.”
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Cross-references from Nbcwashington directly state Information Storage Cookies store device identifiers. Wikipedia entries provide general context about cookie functionality.
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_cookie
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_storage
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“Information Storage and Access Cookies allow storage and access of device identifiers.”
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— 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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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_storage
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“Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect usage data to improve content and user experience.”
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Web search results and Wikipedia entries independently confirm analytics cookies collect usage data for performance improvement. Multiple source types support the claim.
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_analytics
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
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“Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect usage data to improve content and user experience.”
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_analytics
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— 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 …
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Analytics
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“Personalization Cookies remember user preferences like language and time zone.”
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Web search results from multiple sources independently confirm personalization cookies store user preferences like language and time zone. Cross-source validation supports the claim.
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— 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
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en-US
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— Cookiesare small pieces of data stored on yourdeviceby websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, sitepreferences, and trackinguserbehavior.
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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-i…
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— Personalization:Cookiesenable websites to offer personalized experiences by rememberinguserpreferences, such as languagesettings, shopping carts, and customized content recommendations.
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“Personalization Cookies remember user preferences like language and time zone.”
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— 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
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en-US
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— Cookiesare small pieces of data stored on yourdeviceby websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, sitepreferences, and trackinguserbehavior.
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— Personalization:Cookiesenable websites to offer personalized experiences by rememberinguserpreferences, such as languagesettings, shopping carts, and customized content recommendations.
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“Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for interest-based advertising.”
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Cross-references from Nbcwashington explicitly state ad cookies collect browsing data for targeted advertising. Corporate documentation confirms the practice.
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— Ad selection and delivery cookies collect browsing data to deliver targeted advertising.
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— Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits to deliver interest-based advertising.
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— Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing data to deliver interest-based advertising on NBCUniversal's Services and third-party sites.
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“Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for interest-based advertising.”
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— Ad selection and delivery cookies collect browsing data to deliver targeted advertising.
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— Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits to deliver interest-based advertising.
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— Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing data to deliver interest-based advertising on NBCUniversal's Services and third-party sites.
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“Social Media Cookies enable content sharing with social platforms.”
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
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— 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 …
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumbl_Cookies
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“Social Media Cookies enable content sharing with social platforms.”
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Web search results and Wikipedia entries independently confirm social media cookies enable cross-platform content sharing. Multiple source types support the claim.
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
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— 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 …
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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— 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumbl_Cookies
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“Users can manage Cookie preferences through browser settings or opt-out tools.”
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“Users can manage Cookie preferences through browser settings or opt-out tools.”
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“Analytics Provider Opt-Outs are available through browser settings or provider-specific tools.”
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— Analytics providers like Google Analytics offer opt-out mechanisms for cookie tracking.
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— Analytics providers like Google, Omniture, and Mixpanel offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics cookies.
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— Analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics Cookies.
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“Analytics Provider Opt-Outs are available through browser settings or provider-specific tools.”
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Cross-references from Nbcwashington explicitly state analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. Corporate documentation confirms the practice.
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— Analytics providers like Google Analytics offer opt-out mechanisms for cookie tracking.
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— Analytics providers like Google, Omniture, and Mixpanel offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics cookies.
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— Analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics Cookies.
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“Interest-Based Advertising opt-outs are available through Digital Advertising Alliance websites.”
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“Mobile devices allow ad tracking opt-out through device settings.”
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“Connected devices require specific settings to disable ad tracking.”
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“Cross-device tracking can be opt-out through browser settings and advertising initiatives.”
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“Disabling Cookies may impair Service functionality and data collection for other purposes.”
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