TLDR:
- AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands.
- Cookies are used for various purposes on their sites and apps, including providing services, security measures, and personalized advertising.
In the digital landscape, AOL is an integral part of the Yahoo family of brands. Together, they own and operate various sites and apps, including Yahoo and AOL, as well as the digital advertising service, Yahoo Advertising. When users interact with these platforms, cookies are utilized to store and read information from the user’s device.
These cookies serve multiple functions such as providing the sites and apps to users, authenticating users, implementing security measures, and preventing spam and abuse. Additionally, they are used to measure the user’s activity on the sites and apps.
By clicking ‘Accept all’, AOL and their partners, including those who are part of the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework, will store and/or access information on the device and use personal data such as precise geolocation, IP address, browsing, and search data for personalized advertising and content, as well as audience research and services development. However, users have the option to reject these cookies for additional purposes by clicking ‘Reject all’ or customize their choices by clicking ‘Manage privacy settings’.
Users also have the flexibility to change their preferences at any time by accessing the ‘Privacy & cookie settings’ or ‘Privacy dashboard’ links on the sites and apps. Detailed information about how personal data is used can be found in AOL’s privacy policy and cookie policy.
