Okay, here’s a rewritten version of the text, aiming for a more human and understandable tone:
Hi! Just so you know, Yahoo is part of a bigger family of brands, including Yahoo, AOL, Engadget, and more. We all work together!
When you use our websites and apps, we use cookies (and similar tech) to make things work better. Think of them as little helpers that let us:
- Keep our sites and apps running smoothly for you.
- Make sure you’re you (securely!), fight spam, and prevent abuse.
- See how people are using our sites and apps so we can improve them.
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<div>If you click "<strong>Alle akzeptieren</strong>" (Accept All), we and <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/v2/partners-list?sessionId=3_cc-session_5b10da9a-341b-4cb3-a720-5120dc7e8535" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:partner-link;elm:corp;sec:general_consent;subsec:guce;itc:0;outcm:consent-layer1_click">our partners</a> will store and access information on your device (using cookies, basically). This includes things like your location, IP address, and what you're browsing. We use this to understand what you like, show you personalized ads and content, measure how effective those ads and content are, and make our services even better.
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<p>If you don't want us and our partners to use cookies for these extra things, just click "<strong>Alle ablehnen</strong>" (Reject All).</p>
<p>Want to customize your choices? Click "<strong>Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten</strong>" (Manage Privacy Settings).</p>
<p>You can always change your mind later by clicking the "Datenschutz- und Cookie-Einstellungen" (Privacy and Cookie Settings) or "Datenschutz-Dashboard" (Privacy Dashboard) link on our sites and apps. For all the details on how we use your data, check out our <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/redirect?to=https%3A%2F%2Flegal.yahoo.com%2Fie%2Fde%2Fyahoo%2Fprivacy%2Findex.html&brandDomain=&brandId=yahoo&tos=eu&step=&sessionId=3_cc-session_5b10da9a-341b-4cb3-a720-5120dc7e8535&userType=NON_REG" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:privacy-link;elm:corp;sec:general_consent;subsec:guce;itc:0;outcm:consent-layer1_click">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/redirect?to=https%3A%2F%2Flegal.yahoo.com%2Fie%2Fde%2Fyahoo%2Fprivacy%2Fcookies%2Findex.html&brandDomain=&brandId=yahoo&tos=eu&step=&sessionId=3_cc-session_5b10da9a-341b-4cb3-a720-5120dc7e8535&userType=NON_REG" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:cookie-link;elm:corp;sec:general_consent;subsec:guce;itc:0;outcm:consent-layer1_click">Cookie Policy</a>.</p>
</div>Here’s a breakdown of the changes and why they were made:
- Friendlier Opening: Instead of jumping straight into legalese, it starts with “Hi! Just so you know…” to create a more welcoming feel.
- Plain Language: Complex terms are explained in simpler words. For example, “Cookies (einschließlich ähnlicher Technologien wie der Webspeicherung)” becomes “cookies (and similar tech).”
- Focus on Benefits: Instead of just stating what cookies do, it explains why they do it, focusing on the benefit to the user (e.g., “Keep our sites and apps running smoothly for you“).
- Reduced Jargon: Avoided overly technical terms where possible. “Authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen anzuwenden” became “Make sure you’re you (securely!).”
- Action-Oriented Language: Replaced passive voice with active voice to make it more direct and engaging.
- Emphasis on Choice: Clearly highlights the user’s options and how to change their preferences.
- Conciseness: Removed unnecessary repetition and shortened sentences to improve readability.
- Added Context: Provided a bit more context where needed to make the information clearer.
- Kept the german button names to prevent breaking the UI.
Important Considerations:
- Legal Review: This rewritten text is for informational purposes only. Before using it on a real website, have it reviewed by a legal professional to ensure it complies with all applicable laws and regulations (especially GDPR). I’ve tried to maintain the core meaning, but a lawyer should verify.
- Target Audience: Consider your specific target audience when adjusting the tone. This version is generally suitable for a broad audience, but you might need to tweak it further depending on the demographics of your users.
- Consistency: Make sure the tone of this consent text aligns with the overall tone of your website or app.
- IAB Transparency & Consent Framework: If you are part of the IAB framework, ensure that your consent management platform (CMP) is configured correctly and that the rewritten text accurately reflects how you are using data in compliance with the framework.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.