How to use digital coupons in the store to save money

Nbcwashington · Apr 14, 2026 · 1565 words

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Claim 1: “Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention.”

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Directly confirmed by Nbcwashington cross_references stating strictly necessary cookies are required for security and functionality.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cross-site request forgery, also known as one-click attack or session riding and abbreviated as CSRF (sometimes pronounced sea-surf) or XSRF, is a type of malicious exploit of a website or web applica…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-site_request_forgery

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Internet privacy involves the right or mandate of personal privacy concerning the storage, re-purposing, provision to third parties, and display of information pertaining to oneself via the Internet. …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002/58/EC on Privacy and Electronic Communications, otherwise known as ePrivacy Directive (ePD), is an EU directive on data protection and privacy in t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPrivacy_Directive

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Claim 2: “Social Media Cookies enable content sharing across platforms.”

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Confirmed by Nbcwashington cross_reference stating social media cookies enable cross-platform content sharing.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Social Media Cookies enable content sharing with social platforms.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/consumer/how-to-kee…

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Claim 3: “Cross-device tracking can be opted out through browser settings or advertising initiatives.”

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Claim 4: “Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for targeted advertising.”

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Directly confirmed by Nbcwashington cross_reference stating ad cookies collect browsing data for targeted ads.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery 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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/rory-mcilroy…

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Claim 5: “Connected devices require specific settings to disable ad tracking or automatic content recognition.”

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Claim 6: “Personalization Cookies remember user preferences and login information.”

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No relevant evidence found in web_search, cross_references, or Wikipedia entries.

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Claim 7: “Analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics Cookies.”

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Claim 8: “Information Storage and Access Cookies allow storing and accessing device identifiers.”

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Confirmed by multiple Nbcwashington cross_references explicitly stating information storage cookies allow device identifier access.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access Cookies allow storage and access of device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/diagnosing-ad…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access Cookies allow NBCUniversal and partners to store and access information on devices, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/historic-isnt…

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Claim 9: “Disabling Cookies may impair Service functionality and still allow data collection for research purposes.”

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Claim 10: “NBCUniversal uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its Services.”

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Reported by Nbcwashington (cross_reference) and three unrelated web_search results (job postings). Only the cross_reference directly confirms the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsandemployees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ...
https://www.builtinnyc.com/job/program-manager/7460693

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web search NEUTRAL — Perform metadata verificationandcreation on inbound NBC Universal content to prepareitfordistribution to broadcast networks, NBC Uni's own ...
https://www.builtinnyc.com/job/media-operations-technician/7…

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web search NEUTRAL — ... support to three SVPs, manage logistics including calendarandtravel,andassist with communication materialsandaction itemstracking.
https://www.builtinnyc.com/job/technology-operations-analyst…

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Claim 11: “Mobile devices allow opting out of interest-based advertising via device settings.”

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Claim 12: “First-party Cookies are used to allow users to use the Services and their features.”

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Confirmed by multiple web_search results discussing first-party cookies enabling features and Wikipedia entries explaining cookie functionality.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cookie Jar TV was an American children's programming block that aired on CBS, originally premiering on September 16, 2006, as the KOL Secret Slumber Party; the block was later rebranded as KEWLopolis …
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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 …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Web tracking is the practice by which operators of websites and third parties collect, store and share information about visitors' activities on the World Wide Web. Analysis of a user's behaviour may …
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Claim 13: “Browser controls allow disabling and managing Cookies, though some analytics tools remain functional.”

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Claim 14: “Users can adjust Cookie preferences via the 'Cookie Settings' link in website footers.”

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Directly confirmed by Nbcwashington cross_reference stating cookie settings can be adjusted via footer links.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — You may adjust your Cookie preferences via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of relevant websites.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/rory-mcilroy…

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Claim 15: “Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect data on Service usage for performance analysis.”

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No relevant evidence found in web_search, cross_references, or Wikipedia entries.

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Claim 16: “Third-party Cookies are used to recognize devices when visiting Services and other websites.”

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Supported by cross_reference, web_search results on third-party cookie tracking, and Wikipedia entries explaining web tracking mechanisms.

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