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- TechCrunch is part of the Yahoo family of brands.
- When using their sites and apps, they use cookies for various purposes such as authentication, security, and personalized advertising.
In a recent article, TechCrunch, a part of the Yahoo family of brands, disclosed their use of cookies on their sites and apps. These cookies, including similar technologies such as web storage, enable the operators of the websites and apps to store and read information from user devices. The main purposes of these cookies are to provide the sites and apps to users, authenticate users, apply security measures to prevent spam and abuse, and measure user activity on the sites and apps.
By clicking ‘Accept all’, users agree to allow TechCrunch and their partners to store and access information on their devices, use precise geolocation data, and gather personal data such as IP address, browsing data, and search data for personalized advertising and content, performance measurement, audience research, and services development. However, users have the option to click ‘Reject all’ if they do not wish for their data to be used for these additional purposes.
If users want to customize their choices, they can click ‘Manage privacy settings’ and alter their preferences at any time. Detailed information about how personal data is used can be found in the privacy policy and cookie policy provided by TechCrunch.
Overall, TechCrunch’s disclosure of their cookie usage aims to provide transparency and empower users to make informed decisions about their privacy settings when using their sites and apps.
