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Privacy Preferences and Data Collection Explained
This article provides an overview of how data is collected and used for advertising purposes. The platform and its vendors employ cookies and similar technologies to recognize users and remember their preferences. This data collection is used for various purposes, including analytics, measuring marketing effectiveness, and targeting and measuring the effectiveness of ads.
Users are given the option to accept or reject the use of cookies for individual purposes. Preferences are stored in a cookie for up to 12 months and in a registered user account if logged in. The platform's data collection practices apply across its website and apps.
The platform outlines several purposes for data processing, including storing and accessing information on a device, using limited data to select advertising, creating profiles for personalized advertising, using profiles to select personalized advertising, measuring advertising performance, understanding audiences through statistics, and developing and improving services.
Numerous vendors are involved in these data processing activities. Examples of how data is used include targeting ads based on a user's location and interests, creating profiles based on browsing history, and measuring the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
BNN's Perspective:
While the platform's transparency regarding data collection is commendable, the sheer number of vendors involved and the complexity of the data processing practices can be overwhelming for the average user. It's crucial for users to understand their options and actively manage their privacy preferences to maintain control over their data.
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