binarypublishKey Points:
- AOL is part of the Yahoo family of brands.
- When you use AOL sites and apps, cookies are used to provide the services, authenticate users, and measure usage.
- If you click ‘Accept all’, personalized ads and content will be displayed based on interest profiles.
- If you click ‘Reject all’, no cookies or personal data will be used for additional purposes.
- You can customize your privacy settings and change your choices at any time.
AOL is a part of the Yahoo family of brands and they use cookies to provide their sites and apps to users. Cookies, along with similar technologies like web storage, allow websites and apps to store and retrieve information from user devices.
If users click ‘Accept all’, AOL and their partners, including those who are part of the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework, will use cookies and personal data such as IP address, location, and browsing/search data to display personalized ads and content based on interest profiles. They will also measure the effectiveness of these personalized ads and content and work on improving their products and services.
However, if users click ‘Reject all’, AOL and their partners will not use cookies or personal data for any additional purposes beyond providing the basic services. Users can also click ‘Manage privacy settings’ to customize their choices and preferences.
AOL emphasizes that users have the control to change their choices at any time by visiting the ‘Privacy & cookie settings’ or ‘Privacy dashboard’ links on their sites and apps. It is important for users to review AOL’s privacy policy and cookie policy to understand how their personal data is used.
Overall, AOL’s statement highlights their use of cookies, personalized advertising, and the option for users to manage their privacy settings. It emphasizes user control and aims to provide transparency regarding the use of personal data for advertising purposes.
