In Europe, it’s no secret that Facebook is one of the most popular social networks. But with the implementation of its new privacy laws, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), many users have become concerned about their privacy and are seeking ways to opt out of Facebook’s creepy advertising. So, if you’re an EU citizen using Facebook, here’s what you need to know to protect your personal data and keep yourself safe from targeted ads.
First, it’s important to understand that Facebook collects a great deal of data on its users and uses this data to profile them and serve them targeted ads. This means that any information you give to Facebook, such as your interests, location, purchase history, and more, can be used to serve you ads.
To opt out of the creepy ads, you’ll need to make a few changes to your Facebook settings. The first step is to adjust your ad preferences. You can do this by going to Settings > Ads > Ad Preferences and selecting “No Ads Based on Data from Partners”. This will ensure that Facebook won’t use your data from its third-party partners to serve you ads.
Another important thing to do is to adjust your privacy settings to make sure that your information or posts are not being shared with third-party advertisers. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy and select “No-one” for all of the options under the heading “Who can see your posts”. This will ensure that your information is not being shared with any third-party advertisers.
Finally, it’s important to stay aware of any changes to Facebook’s privacy policies. Facebook may change its policies and practices at any time and it’s important to keep up to date with any changes.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your information is kept safe and you can keep yourself safe from targeted ads. Keeping up to date with Facebook’s privacy policies and regularly adjusting your settings is the key to maintaining your privacy and security.
