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The policy authorizes the use of persistent cookies and third-party tracking technologies including web beacons and pixel tags for behavioral tracking, which may require prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive for users in the EU and UK.
Persistent cookies and third-party tracking pixels are used to monitor browsing behavior on Datadog's website and email engagement; EU and UK users' rights to prior consent for non-essential cookies may apply, and browser settings or Datadog's cookie consent tool can be used to limit some tracking.
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"We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your use of the Sites. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device. We use both session cookies and persistent cookies. We may also use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to track whether you open our emails and to collect information about how you use the Sites. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.Excerpt from Datadog's Privacy Policy
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The policy authorizes the use of persistent cookies and third-party tracking technologies including web beacons and pixel tags for behavioral tracking, which may require prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive for users in the EU and UK.
Persistent cookies and third-party tracking pixels are used to monitor browsing behavior on Datadog's website and email engagement; EU and UK users' rights to prior consent for non-essential cookies may apply, and browser settings or Datadog's cookie consent tool can be used to limit some tracking.
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