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Special Ad Category May Limit Audience Options

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Note: Using a Special Ad Category may limit your audience options during the ad creation process.

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Document information
Document
Meta Special Ad Category Requirements
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-063847
Document ID
CA-D-00866
Evidence Provenance
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Content hash (SHA-256)
4de5640b47cd9236ada309faebf35313a7ab697822066d095fcfd9e4f5d27eef
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Meta Special Ad Category Requirements
Record ID: CA-P-063847
Captured: 2026-05-20 18:42:43 UTC
SHA-256: 4de5640b47cd9236…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-special-ad-category-requirements/provision/CA-P-063847/special-ad-category-may-limit-audience-options/
Accessed: Aug. 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Special Ad Category May Limit Audience Options clause do?

The clause states: “Note: Using a Special Ad Category may limit your audience options during the ad creation process.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

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