Cookies are small files that allow websites to collect information about your online activity, helping them deliver content or advertisements tailored to your interests. Websites process data from various sources, including cookies, device identifiers, and browsing behavior, to create profiles for personalized advertising.
There are three categories of cookies: essential, performance, and targeting. Essential cookies are necessary for the website’s proper functioning, while performance cookies help improve user experience by tracking visits and traffic sources. Targeting cookies enable personalized advertising based on your interests and preferences.
Websites also share data with partners to deliver content or advertisements, often without users’ explicit consent. However, users can exercise their right to object or withdraw consent at any time.
The data collected from cookies and online activity is used to measure advertising performance, understand audience demographics, and develop new services. Reports are generated based on user interactions and browsing behavior to identify trends and preferences.
Users can opt-out of certain types of cookies, but this may affect their experience on the website. To respect users’ choices, digital signals containing their selections are saved and transmitted to relevant entities.
Note: Users can review the specific purposes and entities listed in the Transparency and Consent Framework for more information on how data is used.
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