Understanding Yahoo’s Use of Cookies and Personal Data
In our digital space, using websites and apps means you agree to data use. Yahoo, a main site online, explains its use of cookies and personal data in plain words. This note holds facts that each user must know.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files. A browser stores them on your device. They help sites work. They secure logins and block spam. Yahoo uses cookies to make its sites and apps work well.
Cookie Usage by Yahoo
When you visit a Yahoo platform, you see a cookie prompt. Click ‘Accept all’ and you agree to Yahoo’s cookie use. You also agree to use by its partners. Over 238 groups may get your location, IP number, browsing steps, and search history.
Why Does Yahoo Use Cookies?
- Custom Ads: Cookies record your moves. Yahoo sends ads that suit you.
- Custom Content: Sites show content that fits your likes.
- Ad and Content Checks: Cookies supply numbers. Yahoo and its partners can see how ads and content do.
- User Study: Cookie data show views of the user base. This helps plan future work.
Customising Your Cookie Preferences
If you want to limit data use, Yahoo gives you control over cookies. Click ‘Reject all’ to opt-out of data use for custom ads and content. Click ‘Manage privacy settings’ to shape your choices. Links like ‘Privacy & cookie settings’ or ‘Privacy dashboard’ let you change your data settings at any time; you control your data use.
Reviewing Yahoo’s Privacy Policies
For a clear look at how data is handled, see Yahoo’s privacy rules and cookie rules. They show how data is taken, used, and kept safe so you can choose for your online life.
Conclusion
It helps to know how sites like Yahoo use data. Knowing cookie work lets you decide. Whether you click to accept or decline cookies, you hold the power to manage your digital life.
For more details, refer to Yahoo’s official privacy policy and cookie policy.
Sources:
- Yahoo Privacy Policy: Yahoo Privacy
- Yahoo Cookie Policy: Yahoo Cookies
- IAB Transparency & Consent Framework: IAB UK
Being an informed digital user improves your online life. Stay aware, and choose settings that suit your privacy needs.
