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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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Center75%
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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…

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.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 15 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out, Omniture’s Privacy Policy and Omniture’s Opt-Out, Mixpanel’s Privacy Policy and Mixpanel’s Opt-Out”
PENDING
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 2: “connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)”
VERIFIED
The NBCUniversal Cookie Notice explicitly includes connected devices used in theme parks within its definition of 'Services'.
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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/science-4-eve…
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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 3: “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”
PENDING
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 4: “contact us at Privacy@nbcuni.com or Chief Privacy Officer, NBCUniversal Legal Department, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, US.”
PENDING
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 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.”
VERIFIED
The use of 'Content Selection and Delivery Cookies' for personalized news and videos is explicitly stated in the official Cookie Notice.
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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/running-for-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/local/thousands-gat…
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Claim 6: “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 tracking technologies (HTTP cookies, HTML5/Flash, web beacons, etc.) is explicitly detailed in the official NBCUniversal Cookie Notice.
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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/thousands-gat…
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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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Claim 7: “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 Cookie Notice explicitly states that 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/thousands-gat…
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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/science-4-eve…
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Claim 8: “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”
VERIFIED
The purpose and function of 'Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies' for interest-based advertising are explicitly detailed in the official Cookie Notice.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/thousands-gat…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 platfo…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/running-for-r…
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Claim 9: “First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)”
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Multiple independent web search results (Gadget Insiders and a detailed policy report) confirm that NBCUniversal uses first-party cookies, sometimes via third-party providers.
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web search NEUTRAL — First-party Cookies are deployed directly by NBCUniversal, often with the assistance of third-party service providers, and are essential for enabling users to access and utilize the services' features…
https://azat.tv/en/nbcuniversal-cookie-policy-digital-servic…
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web search NEUTRAL — NBCUniversal utilizes first-party cookies for basic site functionalities and enhancing user experience, while third-party cookies serve ads relevant to your interests, gathered from your browsing data…
https://www.gadgetinsiders.com/social-media/nbcuniversal-rev…
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web search NEUTRAL — 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 techno…
https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/privacy/cookies
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Claim 10: “Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-Out Page, Facebook Privacy Policy and Facebook’s Opt-Out Page, Twitter Privacy Policy and Twitter’s Opt-Out Page, Liveramp’s Privacy Policy and Liveramp Opt-Out Page”
PENDING
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 11: “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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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 12: “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, interactive TV, voice-activated assistants, and other services”
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The claim is directly stated in the NBCUniversal Cookie Notice found across multiple cross-references and web search results.
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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/local/science-4-eve…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — 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 techno…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/consumer/how-to-kee…
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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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Claim 13: “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 specific functions of 'Personalization Cookies' (first-time visitor, language preferences, etc.) are explicitly listed in the official Cookie Notice.
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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/thousands-gat…
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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/science-4-eve…
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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/running-for-r…
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Claim 14: “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 claim is confirmed by the NBCUniversal Cookie Notice and corroborated by general industry standards for analytics cookies found in Google's documentation and reports on NBCUniversal's data collaboration.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lider used Analytics for a single measurement source of truth across its website and app to re-engage users and find new users most likely to purchase. The result was an 85% decrease in CPA and 18X co…
https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/
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web search NEUTRAL — Share frameworks and use cases that apply to your organization, and tips and tricks to get you started quickly.Stephane Krzywoglowy. Senior Vice President, Ad Product, Customer Solutions, Advertising …
https://business.adobe.com/resources/webinars/how-adobe-and-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Analytics. Google uses cookies and similar technologies for analytical purposes to understand how you interact with a particular service. These cookies and similar technologies help collect data that …
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en
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Claim 15: “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' as described are directly quoted from the official NBCUniversal Cookie Notice.
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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/thousands-gat…
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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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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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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.