first-party
The principal party
First-party describes something originating from or directly involving the primary entity in a transaction or relationship.
In computing and privacy contexts, first-party data is information a company collects directly from its own customers, and first-party cookies are set by the website you're actually visiting.
In gaming, first-party games are developed by the console manufacturer: Nintendo's first-party titles include Mario and Zelda.
The term contrasts with third-party, which involves outside entities.
One who builds things
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- in-houseWithin the organization
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
gaming · console · publisher · studio · manufacturer · integration · hardware · titles
Small sweet baked goods
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- privacyFreedom from observation
collection · pixels · identifiers · storage · opt-in · GDPR · compliance · advertising
One who signs officially
- agreementShared position between parties
- principalChief school administrator
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- termsConditions of an agreement
binding · covenant · privity · counterparty · execution · commitment · provisions · stipulations
Owner of insurance contract
- claimantOne asserting entitlement
- insuredProtected against loss
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
claim · beneficiary · underwriting · premium · risk · indemnity · deductible · loss
developer
One who builds things
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- proprietaryLegally owned, restricted use
- in-houseWithin the organization
software · gaming · console · publisher · studio · manufacturer · integration · hardware · titles · apps
cookies
Small sweet baked goods
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- consentVoluntary agreement given
privacy · collection · pixels · identifiers · storage · opt-in · GDPR · compliance · advertising · targeting
signatory
One who signs officially
- agreementShared position between parties
- principalChief school administrator
- obligationRequired task or commitment
terms · binding · covenant · privity · counterparty · execution · commitment · provisions · stipulations · rights
policyholder
Owner of insurance contract
liability · claim · beneficiary · underwriting · premium · risk · indemnity · deductible · loss · compensation
first-partythird-party
External, uninvolved entity
external · outsourced · independent · aftermarket · unofficial
first, party, parties, partied, partying, partisan, partisanship, third-party, second-party