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Submission: On May 26 via manual from CO — Scanned from DE
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The cookie is also used to ensure relevance of the video-advertisement to the specific user. 7 daysHTTPsnowplowOutQueue_#_getSimplecastPendingPersistentHTMLWIDGET::local::assignmentsSoundcloudUsed by audio-platform SoundCloud to implement, measure and improve their embedded content/service on the website - The collection of data also includes visitors’ interaction with embedded content/service. This can be used for statistics or marketing purposes. PersistentHTML__mpq_#_#wizard.docs.branch.ioCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant. PersistentHTMLVISITOR_INFO1_LIVEYouTubeTries to estimate the users' bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos.179 daysHTTPYSCYouTubeRegisters a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen.SessionHTTPytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEYYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoPersistentHTMLyt-remote-cast-availableYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTMLyt-remote-cast-installedYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTMLyt-remote-connected-devicesYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoPersistentHTMLyt-remote-device-idYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoPersistentHTMLyt-remote-fast-check-periodYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTMLyt-remote-session-appYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTMLyt-remote-session-nameYouTubeStores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSessionHTML Allow selection Cookie declaration last updated on 16.05.22 by Cookiebot WHAT IS APP.LINK? If you’re wondering what app.link is, you may have come across an app.link in the wild, similar to the right-hand imageimage below. App.link is an example of a deep link, which is a link that takes you to specific content in a mobile app to improve your experience. Companies use app.link to bring you directly to their app if you have it installed. If you don’t have the app, app.link routes you to the App Store to install. After you install and open the app, your place is automatically saved so you can continue to view your previous content without disruption. HOW DOES APP.LINK HELP ME AS A USER? When you see app.link, you are seeing a deep link helping you get from wherever you are (on the mobile web, texting a friend, clicking on an email link) to an app. WHERE CAN I FIND APP.LINK? App.link and deep links in general can be found on the mobile and desktop web, in social media, in ads, emails, SMS, and more. THE ANATOMY OF APP.LINK When you see app.link, you are simply being rerouted to the app for a better experience! Mobile apps often load faster, are easier to use, and have more functionality than their mobile web counterparts. This makes your browsing, watching, shopping, viewing, or reading experience a lot easier. Here’s a breakdown of app.link’s components: When you see a screen like this on your iPhone after clicking a link on the mobile web, email, ad, etc, you can choose to view that same content within the app, or go to the app’s homepage. If you choose to see the same content in the app, the link is copied to your iPhone Clipboard and you’re brought to the in-app content if you have the app installed. You can see this in action here: IS THIS VIOLATING MY PRIVACY? HOW DO I KNOW THIS IS SECURE? Data collected to power app.link is never rented or sold. You can also choose to opt out of data collection related to app.link — learn more here. WHAT IS BRANCH? Branch creates deep links for companies to provide a great user experience for you. Branch powers links for more than 3 billion monthly users worldwide, and Branch’s links are used by brands like Adobe, BuzzFeed, Yelp, and many more. When you see app.link, you are given the freedom to choose how you want to continue your experience while knowing your privacy is never at risk. Interested in learning even more about deep links? Check out a deeper dive on deep linking here. * twitter-icon * fb-icon * linkedin-icon * Privacy * Terms * GDPR ©2022 Branch