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Targeting cookies build advertising profile across sites

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Medium Jun 2, 2026

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.

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Medium May 16, 2026

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.

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How other platforms handle this

GOAT Medium

These features enable us to use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie) and third-party cookies (such as the DoubleClick advertising cookie) or other third-party cookies together to inform, optimize, and display ads based on your past visits to the Services.

Shein Medium

When you visit our website, we may share some personal identifiers such as cookies and other tracking technologies for analytics and to personalize your experience with targeted ads as described herein.

Duolingo Medium

Child Users can search for other users, or be searched for by other users, but only by providing an exact username or a referral link.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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...

— Excerpt from Writer's Writer Trust Center

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Document information
Document
Writer Trust Center
Entity
Writer
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062392
Document ID
CA-D-00849
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
18d440c99bed11740cf9fd0569cb6357a77bd64559bced131bde8a07b4e5ad26
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:30 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Writer
Document: Writer Trust Center
Record ID: CA-P-062392
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:30:34 UTC
SHA-256: 18d440c99bed1174…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/writer/writer-trust-center/provision/CA-P-062392/targeting-cookies-build-advertising-profile-across-sites/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
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What does Writer's Targeting cookies build advertising profile across sites clause do?

The clause states: “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...”

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