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The document discloses that advertising partners may place targeting cookies on the Writer public website, which are used to build interest profiles and deliver targeted advertising on external sites, with a browser and device identifier as the tracking mechanism.
This analysis describes what Writer's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
This provision discloses that third-party advertising partners, not only Writer, may place tracking technologies on the public website. The cookie consent interface provides an opt-out mechanism for targeting cookies under applicable U.S. law, and the interface includes a rejection option for all non-essential cookies.
The updated Trust Center no longer displays granular cookie consent controls, cookie type descriptions, or preference management options. Users can no longer review or manage individual cookie categories (strictly necessary, functional, performance, targeting) through the Trust Center interface. Information about how cookies are used and what opt-out options exist is now available only through the separate Privacy Policy.
View change record →The updated Trust Center now discloses that Writer uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality, analyze usage, personalize experience, and support online advertising. The revised language states that by continuing to use the site, users agree to cookie use as described in Writer's Cookie notice. The terms explicitly establish that under applicable U.S. laws, users have the right to opt out of cookies used for targeted advertising purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences, including targeting cookies, by adjusting settings on the updated consent interface.
View change record →The document discloses that advertising partners may place targeting cookies that uniquely identify a user's browser and device and use that identifier to build interest profiles and deliver advertising on other sites. You can opt out of targeting cookies by accessing the cookie preference interface on the Writer website and selecting reject all or deselecting targeting cookies.
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"Targeting cookies These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.Excerpt from Writer's Trust Center
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Third-party targeting cookies engage GDPR's consent requirements under Article 6 and the ePrivacy Directive, CCPA's right to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and similar provisions under other U.S. state privacy laws including Virginia, Colorado, and Connecticut. The FTC has authority over deceptive data practices and may assess whether cookie consent mechanisms meet applicable standards. State attorneys general in states with comprehensive privacy laws hold enforcement authority over targeted advertising opt-out requirements. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The deployment of third-party targeting cookies on a website also marketing an enterprise AI platform with strong privacy commitments may warrant review to confirm that the cookie consent interface meets GDPR freely-given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent standards, and that CCPA opt-out rights for sharing personal information for advertising are appropriately implemented. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU and EEA visitors require affirmative, granular consent for targeting cookies prior to placement under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive; the document's cookie interface provides accept-all and reject-all options, but the consent flow should be assessed for pre-ticking or implied consent issues. California residents have a right to opt out of sharing personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under CCPA, which is referenced in the document as applicable U.S. law. Illinois, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may impose additional requirements. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Procurement teams assessing Writer as an enterprise vendor should note that the no-training and data protection commitments apply to enterprise platform data, not to public website visitor data, which is subject to the cookie practices described here. This distinction is operationally relevant for organizations evaluating Writer's overall privacy posture. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: The cookie consent interface should be assessed for compliance with GDPR consent standards, including whether consent is recorded, timestamped, and revocable. The list of advertising partners whose cookies may be placed should be reviewed and confirmed against Writer's third-party vendor disclosures. Organizations subject to CCPA should confirm the opt-out signal mechanism meets current regulatory guidance.
This provision discloses that third-party advertising partners, not only Writer, may place tracking technologies on the public website. The cookie consent interface provides an opt-out mechanism for targeting cookies under applicable U.S. law, and the interface includes a rejection option for all non-essential cookies.
The document discloses that advertising partners may place targeting cookies that uniquely identify a user's browser and device and use that identifier to build interest profiles and deliver advertising on other sites. You can opt out of targeting cookies by accessing the cookie preference interface on the Writer website and selecting reject all or deselecting targeting cookies.
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