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- TechCrunch is part of the Yahoo family of brands, including Yahoo and AOL.
- When using their sites and apps, they use cookies to provide services, authenticate users, prevent abuse, and measure use.
In the online world, privacy and data usage are hot topics, with users becoming increasingly aware of the ways in which their personal information is collected and used. One company that is at the forefront of this conversation is TechCrunch, a part of the Yahoo family of brands.
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