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Prohibition on targeting ads solely on advertiser Event Data

High severity Explicit document language Common · 148 of 352 platforms
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Snapchat Ads Medium

Ads for certain products or services may not be targeted on the basis of gender, age, or location.

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(ii) not allow other advertisers or third parties to target advertising solely on the basis of your Event Data.

Excerpt from Meta's Business Tools Terms

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Document information
Document
Meta Business Tools Terms
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-063788
Document ID
CA-D-00867
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Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:35 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Meta Business Tools Terms
Record ID: CA-P-063788
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:35:50 UTC
SHA-256: a2e18a7f5cfaba81…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-business-tools-terms/provision/CA-P-063788/prohibition-on-targeting-ads-solely-on-advertiser-event-data/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Prohibition on targeting ads solely on advertiser Event Data clause do?

The clause states: “(ii) not allow other advertisers or third parties to target advertising solely on the basis of your Event Data.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 148 platforms. See the full comparison.

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