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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.

Perspective signals

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 24 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “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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The official policy explicitly states that certain third parties may place cookies to recognize devices across NBCUniversal services and other 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/local/transportatio…
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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/local/prince-george…
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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/local/transportatio…
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Claim 2: “Social Media Cookies: These Cookies are set by social media platforms on the Services to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.”
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Claim 3: “First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)”
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The official policy confirms that first-party cookies are placed by NBCUniversal, including via third-party service providers.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/mayor-police-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/she-brings-ma…
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Claim 4: “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 games, interactive TV, voice-activated assistants, and other services”
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The claim is directly confirmed by the official policy documentation from NBCUniversal (Nbcwashington), detailing the use of tracking technologies across their digital ecosystem.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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, applicati…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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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/sports/the-sports-j…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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, applicati…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/she-brings-ma…
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Claim 5: “Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.”
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The official policy confirms that 'Content Selection and Delivery Cookies' are used to personalize content such as news articles and videos.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/study-mixed-r…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Content Selection and Delivery Cookies: Data collected under this category can also be used to select and deliver personalized content, such as news articles and videos.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/wnba/cnbc-wn…
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Claim 6: “including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)”
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Official documentation explicitly includes connected devices used in theme parks within the scope of their 'Services' and tracking technologies.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/running-for-r…
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Claim 7: “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/GIFs, embedded scripts, ETags/cache browsers, and software development kits.”
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The specific list of technologies (HTTP cookies, HTML5/Flash storage, web beacons, scripts, ETags, and SDKs) is explicitly listed in the official policy.
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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/she-brings-ma…
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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/running-for-r…
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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 8: “Facebook Privacy Policy and Facebook’s Opt-Out Page”
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Claim 9: “European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 10: “Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out”
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Claim 11: “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: “Digital Advertising Alliance in the US”
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Claim 13: “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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The official policy explicitly defines 'Measurement and Analytics' cookies as those used for usage data, market research, and measuring ad effectiveness.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 o…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/running-for-r…
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Claim 14: “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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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 15: “Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.”
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The official policy confirms that 'Information Storage and Access' cookies are used by NBCUniversal and partners to store/access device identifiers.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/103-for-a-tan…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/transportatio…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Information Storage and Access: These Cookies allow us and our partners to store and access information on the device, such as device identifiers.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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Claim 16: “Liveramp’s Privacy Policy and Liveramp Opt-Out Page”
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Claim 17: “Mixpanel’s Privacy Policy and Mixpanel’s Opt-Out”
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Claim 18: “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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Claim 19: “Twitter Privacy Policy and Twitter’s Opt-Out Page”
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Claim 20: “Omniture’s Privacy Policy and Omniture’s Opt-Out”
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Claim 21: “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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The definition and purpose of 'Strictly Necessary Cookies' (system administration, security, fraud prevention, and purchasing) are explicitly stated in the official policy.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Strictly Necessary Cookies: These Cookies are required for Service functionality, including for system administration, security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/running-for-r…
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Claim 22: “Australian Digital Advertising Alliance”
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Claim 23: “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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The official policy details the specific functions of 'Personalization Cookies', including first-time visitor detection, message capping, and preference memory.
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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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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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/mayor-police-…
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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…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/news4-rundown…
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Claim 24: “Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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.