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Content-based recommender

As explained in First-Party Data Activation

A recommendation technique that suggests items by comparing their attributes with the attributes of items a user has previously engaged with.

A content-based recommender suggests items by comparing their attributes with items a user has previously engaged with. It supports personalized experiences while avoiding excessive personal-data collection, provided personalization remains transparent and controllable. section 2.3.4

Use the technique as part of a privacy-centric engagement strategy:

  • Deliver personalized suggestions, messaging, and content across customer channels. section 2.3.4
  • Explain how user data and AI shape personalization, and provide preference controls including opt-out. section 2.3.4
  • Minimize collection and integrate recommendation systems with broader privacy-centric acquisition and engagement practices. section 2.3.4

How First-Party Data Activation covers it

How deep it goes
Defines content-based filtering as a privacy-preserving personalization option but does not detail its algorithmic implementation.
Examples
Uses personalized suggestions, tailored messaging, content, and experiences as application examples.
What it assumes
Assumes awareness of personalization and privacy-centric customer engagement while emphasizing transparency, consent, and opt-out control.
What you can do after
Apply it to personalize suggestions while minimizing excessive personal-data collection and preserving user control.
How it connects
Connects content-based filtering with recommendation systems, personalization engines, collaborative filtering, and privacy-preserving strategies.

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