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“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 quoted from NBCUniversal's own Cookie Notice as found in the cross-references, confirming their use of cookies and tracking technologies across websites and applications.

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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/consumer/susan-make…

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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/local/see-it-riders…

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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/local/science-4-eve…

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“connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“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/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/local/northern-virg…

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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/local/backyard-band…

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“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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Web search results confirm NBCUniversal's use of Flash Local Storage and other tracking technologies. While the specific list of all technologies is a policy statement, the presence of these tools is corroborated by the search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Flash Local Storage: Also known as local shared objects, Flash cookies are managed within the storage section of a user’s Flash Player Settings Manager. Interest-Based Advertising Opt-Outs: Many third…
https://azat.tv/en/nbcuniversal-cookie-policy-digital-servic…

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web search NEUTRAL — In some circumstances, NBCUniversal may host some websites on behalf of others, and those entities may place or permit the placement of cookies and other tracking technology. NBCUniversal is not respo…
https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/privacy/pp-full-children

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web search NEUTRAL — The localStorage read-only property of the window interface allows you to access a Storage object for the Document's origin; the stored data is saved across browser sessions.Specification. HTML # dom-…
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/loca…

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“First-party Cookies are placed by us (including through the use of third-party service providers)”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general Wikipedia info about NBC, a general definition of first-party cookies, and a general 'About' page. None of these specifically confirm that NBCUniversal places first-party cookies via third-party providers.

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web search NEUTRAL — NBC also had partial ownership of several regional sports channels and other cable channels such as American Movie Classics and Court TV (until 2007). In 1995, NBC began operating NBC Desktop Video, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCUniversal

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the key differences between first-party cookies and third-party cookies and how they impact your online and browsing experience.
https://www.epsilon.com/us/insights/blog/1st-party-vs-3rd-pa…

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web search NEUTRAL — About NBCUniversal. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer p…
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/about

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“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 claim is explicitly stated in the cross-reference (Nbcwashington) and corroborated by multiple NBCUniversal Privacy Policy web results mentioning the recognition of users across platforms and the use of third-party marketing.

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web search NEUTRAL — providing NBCUniversal Services. improving our Services and developing new ones. recognizing and better understanding our users, including across platforms. conducting security and fraud prevention ac…
https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/privacy

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web search NEUTRAL — Send you NBCUniversal marketing and advertising. Provide seamless experience across platforms and devices. Protect our users, Services and properties. Market and advertise for third parties.
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?__source=newsletter|fut…

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web search NEUTRAL — providing NBCUniversal Services. improving our Services and developing new ones. recognizing and better understanding our users, including across platforms. conducting security and fraud prevention ac…
https://storage.printfriendly.com/data-production/pdf_177447…

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“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 claim is a direct quote from the NBCUniversal Cookie Notice found in the cross-references.

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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/consumer/susan-make…

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“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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Web search results from NBCUniversal Media's Privacy Policy confirm the use of research and analytics to improve services and create measurement reports.

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web search NEUTRAL — carrying out research and analytics for uses including improving services and developing new ones. Create measurement and analytics reports for us and others. To personalize the experience and deliver…
https://www.nbcuniversalprivacy.com/privacy

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web search NEUTRAL — Marketing Or Advertising I used this analogy the other day in a meeting and it seemed to help paint a better picture of the difference between marketing and advertising. There always seems to be a bit…
https://iconicdigitalagency.com/blog/small-business-marketin…

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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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“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 claim is a direct quote from the NBCUniversal Cookie Notice found in the cross-references.

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web search NEUTRAL — Register | Forgot My Username Register Forgot My Username © 2022 NBCUniversal Media. LLC.
https://fss.inbcu.com/fss/idp/startSSO.ping?PartnerSpId=MySc…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 · The umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal International Studios.
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — In February 2013, NBCUniversal merged its two cable divisions, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment & Cable Studios and NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media, into one unit wh…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCUniversal

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“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 provided evidence for this claim consists of general company history and login pages; none of the evidence specifically mentions 'Content Selection and Delivery Cookies' or their use for personalized news/videos.

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web search NEUTRAL — Register | Forgot My Username Register Forgot My Username © 2022 NBCUniversal Media. LLC.
https://fss.inbcu.com/fss/idp/startSSO.ping?PartnerSpId=MySc…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 · The umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal International Studios.
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — In February 2013, NBCUniversal merged its two cable divisions, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment & Cable Studios and NBCUniversal Entertainment & Digital Networks and Integrated Media, into one unit wh…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCUniversal

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“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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The claim is a direct quote from the NBCUniversal Cookie Notice found in the cross-references.

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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/black-materna…

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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/news4-rundown…

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“Social Media Cookies: These are set by social media platforms on the Services to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.”

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“Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozila Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer [are browsers where you may be able to disable and manage some Cookies]”

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“To disable analytics Cookies... you can use their individual opt-out mechanisms: 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”

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

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“To opt out of mobile ad tracking from Nielsen or other third parties, you can do so by selecting the “Limit Ad Tracking” (for iOS devices) or “Opt out of Ads Personalization” (for Android devices)”

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“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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“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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