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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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Why it matters

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Common ground

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Analytics providers like Google Analytics, Omniture, and Mixpanel offer opt-out mechanisms for their cookies.”
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Claim 2: “Flash Local Storage cookies (local shared objects) are used to store preferences and display content.”
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Claim 3: “Users can adjust Cookie preferences via the 'Cookie Settings' link on relevant websites.”
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One cross-reference from Nbcwashington confirms the claim about the Cookie Settings link. No additional sources found.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Users can adjust Cookie preferences via the 'Cookie Settings' link on relevant websites.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/messed-up-roa…
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Claim 4: “Measurement and Analytics Cookies collect data about user behavior to improve content, user experience, and for statistical purposes.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about measurement and analytics cookies.
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Claim 5: “Mobile device settings allow users to manage location data collection for interest-based advertising.”
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Claim 6: “Users can opt out of interest-based advertising through organizations like the Digital Advertising Alliance.”
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Claim 7: “Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits to deliver interest-based advertising.”
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Three cross-references from Nbcwashington confirm the claim about ad selection and delivery cookies. All evidence originates from the same source organization.
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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 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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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits and preferences to deliver interest-based advertising.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/historic-isnt…
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Claim 8: “Social Media Cookies are set by social media platforms to enable content sharing on the Services.”
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One cross-reference from Nbcwashington confirms the claim about social media cookies. No additional sources found.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Social media cookies are set by platforms to enable content sharing on NBCUniversal services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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Claim 9: “Third-party Cookies may be placed by third parties to recognize devices and enable features, functionalities, and advertising on the Services.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about third-party cookies.
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Claim 10: “Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for Service functionality, including system administration, security, and purchasing capabilities.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about strictly necessary cookies.
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Claim 11: “Personalization Cookies remember user choices such as language preferences and time zone settings.”
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One cross-reference from Nbcwashington confirms the claim about personalization cookies. No additional sources found.
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Claim 12: “This Cookie Notice explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies.”
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Wikipedia entries mention unrelated topics (e.g., fictional character 'Cookie Lyon', Illumination Entertainment, and The Real Housewives of Atlanta). No evidence directly confirms NBCUniversal's Cookie Notice details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Loretha "Cookie" Lyon (née Holloway) is a fictional character from the American musical drama Empire on Fox. Portrayed by Taraji P. Henson, Cookie is one of the main characters within the series, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cookie_Lyon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Illumination (formerly known as Illumination Entertainment) is an American animation studio founded by producer Chris Meledandri in 2007. It has an "exclusive financing and distribution partnership" w…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Real Housewives of Atlanta, abbreviated RHOA, is an American reality television series that premiered on Bravo on October 7, 2008. Developed as the third installment of The Real Housewives franchi…
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Claim 13: “Browser controls allow users to disable or manage cookies through browser settings.”
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No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about the absence of evidence for claim 9.
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Claim 14: “First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and assist in analytics activities.”
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Three cross-references from Nbcwashington confirm the claim, but all originate from the same source organization. No independent corroboration found.
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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 use the Services and assist in analytics activities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/messed-up-roa…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and assist in analytics activities.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/metro-hair-to…

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.