Thousands gather to shine light on brain tumors for ‘Race for Hope'

Nbcwashington · May 03, 2026 · 1525 words

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Claim 1: “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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Claim 2: “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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Claim 3: “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…
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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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Claim 6: “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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cross reference SUPPORTS — connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”)
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Claim 8: “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 — Apr 24, 2026 · The umbrella brand that houses NBCUniversal's four television studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal International Studios.
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Claim 9: “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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Claim 10: “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 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…
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Claim 11: “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 12: “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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Claim 14: “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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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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Claim 16: “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 17: “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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