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“NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal and its affiliates use cookies and similar tracking technologies on their Services.
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“First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and their features.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — First-party Cookies are placed by NBCUniversal and used to allow users to use the Services and their features.
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“Third-party Cookies are used to recognize devices when visiting Services and other websites.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm third-party cookies are used for device recognition across NBCUniversal Services and external websites. Includes cross-references, web search results, and Wikipedia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — NBCUniversal Media, LLC (doing business as NBCUniversal or Comcast NBCUniversal since 2013), abbreviated as NBCU, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate that is a subsi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peacock (also known as Peacock TV) is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned and operated by Comcast through its entertainment division NBCUniversal. Founded on …
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“Personalization Cookies remember user preferences like language and time zone.”
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web search NEUTRAL — ...userend, HTTPcookiesallow ...Userpersonalizationretainsuserpreferencesandsettings for reapplication uponuserlogin or application start.
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“Ad Selection and Delivery Cookies collect browsing habits for interest-based advertising.”
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