Thu Jan 23 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Yahoo Updates Privacy Policy, Offers Users More Control Over Data
**Sunnyvale, CA –** Yahoo today announced updates to its privacy policy, giving users greater control over how their personal data and cookies are used. The company, which includes the Yahoo and AOL brands, and its advertising service, Yahoo Advertising, is clarifying its data practices and providing users with options to manage their preferences.
Users can now choose to “Reject all” cookies and the use of their personal data for purposes beyond essential site functionality. Alternatively, they can “Manage privacy settings” to customize their choices. These settings can be adjusted at any time via links accessible on Yahoo and AOL sites and apps. Yahoo encourages users to review its updated privacy and cookie policies for detailed information on data usage.