TLDR;
This text is a prompt from Google, specifically related to YouTube, regarding the use of cookies and data. It outlines the purposes for which Google uses this information, including maintaining services, preventing abuse, measuring audience engagement, and potentially personalising content and ads. Users have the option to accept all, reject all, or customise their preferences via "More options".
- Google uses cookies and data for various purposes.
- Users can choose to accept or reject the use of cookies for additional purposes like personalised content and ads.
- Options are available to manage privacy settings and tailor the experience.
Before you continue to YouTube
This section explains that Google uses cookies and data to deliver and maintain its services, track outages, protect against spam, fraud, and abuse, and measure audience engagement and site statistics to understand and improve service quality.
Options for Cookie Usage
Users have the choice to "Accept all" or "Reject all" cookies. Accepting all allows Google to use cookies and data to develop new services, measure ad effectiveness, and show personalised content and ads. Rejecting all means cookies won't be used for these additional personalisation purposes. Non-personalised content and ads are influenced by factors like current content and location. Personalised content includes video recommendations and tailored ads based on past activity.
Additional Information and Privacy Settings
The text highlights that Google also uses cookies and data to tailor the experience to be age-appropriate, if relevant. Users can select "More options" to access additional information and manage their privacy settings. The g.co/privacytools link is provided for users to visit at any time to manage their privacy. The page also includes links to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.