Cookies and Data: Google Services

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What is the primary purpose of using cookies and data to 'Deliver and maintain' online services?

To personalize ad content based on user preferences.
To track user browsing habits across different platforms.
To ensure the continuous operation and reliability of the service. (correct)
To develop entirely new service offerings and products.

If a user chooses to 'Reject all' cookies, what type of content and ads will they primarily be shown?

Content and ads personalized based on their past activity.
Only content and ads related to services they have previously subscribed to.
Completely random content and ads, regardless of context.
Non-personalized content and ads influenced by current content and general location. (correct)

What is the purpose of tracking outages and protecting against spam, fraud, and abuse using cookies and data?

To measure audience engagement and site statistics.
To personalize user experiences by tailoring content.
To maintain the security and integrity of the service and user accounts. (correct)
To develop new services based on observed user behavior.

When is ad serving based on general locations?

When delivering non-personalized ads. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Measure audience engagement and site statistics' help services achieve?

Understanding service usage patterns and improving service quality. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do cookies and data contribute to showing personalized content?

By customizing recommendations based on user activity and preferences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What types of data might be used to tailor the online experience to be age-appropriate?

Explicit age input or inferred age range. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides video recommendations and a customized homepage, what else can personalized content and ads include?

Tailored ads based on past online activity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of online services, what does 'developing and improving new services' primarily rely on when using cookies and data?

On insights gained from user interactions and behaviors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines whether personalized content, is shown to a user?

It depends on privacy setting. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are cookies?

Small text files stored on a user's computer by websites to remember information about them, such as login details, preferences, and browsing activity.

What are the basic uses of cookies and data?

Delivering and maintaining services, tracking outages, protecting against spam, measuring audience engagement, and site statistics.

What are the additional uses of cookies when you 'Accept all'?

Developing new services, measuring ad effectiveness, showing personalized content, and showing personalized ads.

What is non-personalized content?

Content and ads that are influenced by factors like the content you are viewing and your general location.

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What is personalized content?

Content and ads that are tailored to you based on your past online activity, influencing video recommendations, customized homepages, and tailored ads.