Metro board approves plan for Red Line automation, screen doors on platforms

Nbcwashington · Apr 23, 2026 · 1525 words

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Claim 1: “We and our third-party vendors use these Cookies to perform analytics, so we can improve the content and user experience, develop new products and services, and for statistical purposes.”

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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that NBCUniversal and its third-party vendors use analytics cookies to improve content, user experience, develop new products, and for statistical purposes.

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Claim 2: “Depending on where you live, you may be able to adjust your Cookie preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of relevant websites.”

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Claim 3: “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 games, interactive TV, voice-activated assistants, and other services that link to this policy, as well as connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”).”

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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that the Cookie Notice explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates, along with partners, use cookies and tracking technologies across various services, including websites, applications, and connected devices.

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Claim 4: “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 5: “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 (including across platforms and devices).”

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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that Personalization Cookies help determine visitor status, manage message frequency, remember user preferences, and assist with cross-platform logins.

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

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Multiple cross-reference sources state that the Notice provides more information about the technologies and choices and that it is part of the NBCUniversal Privacy Policy.

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Claim 7: “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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Claim 8: “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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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that Information Storage and Access Cookies allow NBCUniversal and its partners to store and access device information, such as device identifiers.

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Claim 9: “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-reference sources confirm that Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect data on usage/performance, conduct market research, and measure content/advertising effectiveness.

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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…
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Claim 10: “Flash cookies need to be deleted in the storage section of your Flash Player Settings Manager.”

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Claim 11: “If you disable or remove Cookies, some parts of the Services may not function properly.”

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Claim 12: “If you reject these Cookies, you may see contextual advertising that may be less relevant to you.”

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Claim 13: “Third-party Cookies enable certain features or functionalities, and advertising, to be provided on the Services.”

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Multiple cross-reference sources confirm that Third-party Cookies enable features, functionalities, and advertising on the Services.

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Claim 14: “We and third parties may associate Measurement And Analytics Cookies, Personalization Cookies, Content Selection, Delivery Cookies, and Reporting, Ad Selection, Delivery and Reporting Cookies, and Social Media Cookies with other information we have about you.”

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Claim 15: “If you opt out, you will still see advertisements, but they may not be as relevant to you.”

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Claim 16: “Personalization Cookies also allow your device to receive and send information, so you can see and interact with ads and content.”

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Claim 17: “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-reference sources consistently state that First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and are used for service functionality and analytics.

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Claim 18: “You can also opt out of some of the advertising providers we use by visiting their opt-out pages:”

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Claim 19: “For connected devices, such as smart TVs or streaming devices, you should review the device’s settings and select the option that allows you to disable automatic content recognition or ad tracking.”

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Claim 20: “If you use multiple browsers on the same device, you will need to manage your settings for each browser.”

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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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Claim 22: “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 on the Services and on third-party sites.”

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Claim 23: “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 24: “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 25: “If you opt out of cross-device tracking for advertising purposes, we may still conduct cross-device tracking for other purposes, such as analytics.”

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Claim 26: “You may manage the collection of information for interest-based advertising purposes in mobile apps via the device’s settings, including managing the collection of location data.”

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Claim 27: “Most third-party advertisers offer a way to opt out of their interest-based advertising.”

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Claim 28: “Please be aware that disabling cookies will not disable other analytics tools we may use to collect information about you or your use of our Services.”

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Claim 29: “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-reference sources confirm that certain third parties can place cookies to recognize a device across the Services and other online services.

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Claim 30: “Social media platforms have the ability to track your online activity outside of the Services.”

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