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ADXL's Approach to Special Ad Categories and Non-Discriminatory Advertising
ADXL's Approach to Special Ad Categories and Non-Discriminatory Advertising

Special categories, fairness in advertising. Promoting non-discrimination

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Written by Amy Josephine
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ADXL is dedicated to preventing discrimination in digital advertising. The platform has special ad categories with specific requirements in certain countries to ensure compliance and fairness.
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Special Ad Categories:

  • Varies by Channel: Different advertising channels have their own special categories.

  • Policy Compliance: Advertisers must connect their ad accounts and adhere to policy compliance and necessary channel approvals.

  • Social Issues, Elections, Politics: Requires authorization and "Paid for by" disclaimers.

  • Credit, Employment, Housing: Limited audience selection tools to prevent discrimination.

Restrictions:

  • Demographic Targeting: Restricted for employment, housing, and financial services to prevent discrimination.

  • Geographic Limits: Targeting options like age, gender, ZIP code, and certain interests are limited or unavailable for US, Canada, and some European countries.

ADXL takes its responsibility seriously, striving to provide a fair and inclusive advertising platform. Advertisers must comply with specific regulations and restrictions to prevent discrimination and ensure equitable ad practices.
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ADXL's Special Ad Categories:

Facebook:

  • Alcohol

  • Dating

  • Housing

  • Employment

  • Credit

  • Political

Google:

  • Personalized advertising

  • Gambling and games

  • Alcohol

  • Healthcare and medicines

  • Financial services

  • Political advertising

Instagram:

  • Diet and weight loss

  • Cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery

  • Alcohol

  • Online pharmacies

  • Subscription services

  • Branded content

Twitter:

  • Political campaigning

  • Alcohol

  • Dating

  • Cryptocurrencies

  • Betting and gambling

  • Healthcare and medicines

LinkedIn:

  • Employment

  • Education

  • Financial services

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Alcohol

  • Political campaigning

TikTok:

  • Alcohol

  • Gambling

  • Politics

  • Subscription services

  • Weight loss products

  • Dating


Note:

Ad categories and restrictions may change over time and vary by region.

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