Targeted Ads Preferences
Control how your data is used for personalized advertising
Your Control: Customize your advertising experience by choosing which types of targeted ads you want to see and how your data is used for personalization.
About Targeted Advertising
Targeted advertising uses information about your interests, browsing behavior, and demographics to show you more relevant ads. This can include:
- Ads based on websites you've visited
- Products or services related to your interests
- Location-based promotions and offers
- Demographic-targeted content
- Remarketing from previous site visits
Benefits of Targeted Ads
- More relevant and useful advertisements
- Discovery of products and services you might be interested in
- Reduced irrelevant advertising content
- Support for free content and services
Your Privacy
We respect your privacy and give you control over your advertising preferences. You can opt out of targeted advertising while still seeing generic ads, or customize which types of targeting you're comfortable with.
Manage Your Ad Preferences
Personalized Ads
Show ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. This includes remarketing and interest-based advertising.
Location-Based Ads
Show ads based on your approximate location, including local businesses and region-specific offers.
Demographic Targeting
Show ads based on general demographic information such as age range and interests categories.
Cross-Device Tracking
Connect your activity across different devices to provide a consistent advertising experience.
Social Media Integration
Use your social media activity and connections to personalize ads and show social recommendations.
Sports & NIL Content
Show targeted ads related to sports, NIL opportunities, and athletic content based on your interests.
Third-Party Advertising Partners
We work with various advertising partners to deliver personalized content. These partners may also collect and use information for advertising purposes.
Our Advertising Partners
Additional Controls
For more comprehensive control over your advertising experience, you can also manage settings directly with major advertising platforms:
External Ad Controls
Google Ad Settings Facebook Ad Preferences LinkedIn Ad Settings Industry Opt-Out NAI Opt-OutBrowser and Device Controls
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies and tracking:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Tracking prevention
Mobile Device Settings
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads
- Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Do Not Track
You can enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. While not all websites honor this setting, we respect Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
What Happens When You Opt Out
If You Disable Targeted Ads
- You'll still see advertisements, but they won't be personalized
- Ads may be less relevant to your interests
- You might see the same ad multiple times
- Some website features may be affected
If You Keep Targeted Ads Enabled
- Ads will be more relevant to your interests
- Better discovery of products and services you might like
- Improved overall browsing experience
- Support for free content through relevant advertising
Data Used for Targeting
When you have targeting enabled, we may use the following types of information:
Website Activity
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time spent on different sections
- Actions taken (form submissions, downloads, etc.)
- Search terms used on our site
Device and Browser Information
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and version
- Screen resolution and settings
- Language preferences
General Location
- Country and region (from IP address)
- General location for local business ads
- Time zone information
We do not use sensitive personal information for ad targeting, including information about health, finances, religion, or political beliefs.
Questions About Ad Preferences?
If you have questions about targeted advertising, your preferences, or how your data is used: