Cookies and Data: Usage and Implications

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

To track user activity for marketing analysis.
To show personalized ads tailored to user preferences.
To ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of Google services. (correct)
To develop and improve new services based on user feedback.

If you select 'Reject all,' Google will still use cookies for basic functions such as tracking outages and preventing fraud.

True (A)

Which of the following best describes how non-personalized content and ads are influenced?

Based on users' past activity, like videos watched and previous searches.
Through advanced algorithms that predict users' future interests.
By the current content being viewed and the user's general location. (correct)
Solely on the demographic information provided during account setup.

Personalized content can include video ______ and a customized homepage.

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Besides delivering personalized ads, what is another use for cookies and data when 'Accept all' is selected?

To personalize content and improve existing services. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The location data used for non-personalized ads is precise and specific to the user's exact address.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do online services track outages?

To identify and rectify service interruptions, ensuring smooth operation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Cookies and data are used to protect against spam, fraud and ______.

abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring audience engagement and site statistics?

To understand how services are utilized and improve their quality. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the data usage purpose to its description:

Deliver and Maintain Google Services = Ensuring services operate correctly Track Outages = Identifying service interruptions Measure Audience Engagement = Understanding service utilization Develop New Services = Creating and improving products Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What are cookies?

Small text files stored on your device by websites to remember information about you.

Basic Uses of Cookies and Data

Maintaining services, preventing fraud, measuring audience engagement.

Additional Uses of Cookies and Data (with consent)

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

Non-Personalized Content and Ads

Content and ads based on current viewing and general location.

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Personalized Content and Ads

Content and ads tailored to you based on your past online activity, like viewed videos and searches.

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Study Notes

Cookies and data are used to deliver and maintain services.
Cookies and data are used to track outages and to protect against spam, fraud and abuse.
Audience engagement and site statistics are measured using cookies and data, to understand how services are used and to enhance the quality of those services.
If "Accept all" is chosen, cookies and data are used to develop and improve new services.
If "Accept all" is chosen, cookies and data are used to deliver and measure the effectiveness of ads.
If "Accept all" is chosen, personalized content is shown, depending on the users settings.
If "Accept all" is chosen, personalized ads are shown, depending on the users settings.
Choosing "Reject all" means cookies are not used for additional purposes.
Non-personalized content and ads are influenced by the content being viewed and the viewer's general location.
Personalized content includes video recommendations and a customized YouTube homepage.
Personalized ads are tailored based on past activity, such as videos watched and searches on YouTube.
Cookies and data are used to tailor the experience to be age-appropriate, if relevant.
"More options" can be selected to manage privacy settings.
Further privacy tools are available via g.co/privacytools.