One of the ways that a company can reach you is to ask Facebook to show you ads that are customized based on what you do on that company’s websites and apps off Facebook. For example, Facebook may show you ads, on and off Facebook, announcing the release of a new album by your favorite band after you visit that band’s website.
When you use Facebook from a web browser, you can find out why you saw an ad and how you can control it by choosing “About this ad” from the menu that shows with the ad (usually found by clicking on the “” or “” in the upper right corner of the ad).
Learn more about how Facebook uses cookies and similar technology for advertising
Opt out of ads that are selected for you by Facebook based on what you do on a particular company’s websites and apps off Facebook
Learn more about how other companies do this on and off Facebook and how you can control ads through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Canada, Europe, or other locations