Do advertisers have access to my personal information on Facebook?
Do advertisers have access to my personal information on Facebook?
If you’re in theEuropean Region, your ad choices are different. Learn more aboutyour ad choices.
Facebook doesn’t share information with advertising partners or advertisers that personally identifies you unless you give us permission. Personally identifiable information is information like your name or email that can by itself be used to contact you or identify who you are. We also confirm which Facebook ads led you to make a purchase or take an action with an advertiser.
Why does my name or profile photo show in some ads to my friends on Facebook?
Why does my name or profile photo show in some ads to my friends on Facebook?
Your profile picture or name may be paired with an ad to show your activity on Facebook (example: if you follow or like the Starbucks Page).
Change who can see your social actions with Facebook ads
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Tapin the top right of Facebook.
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TapSettings & privacy, then tapSettings.
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TapAccounts Center, then tapAd preferences.
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Tap theManage infotab.
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Scroll down to theOther settingssection and tapSocial interactions.
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BelowWho can see your social interactions alongside ads?you can selectFriends or Only Me.
Keep in mind:
This setting applies to your likes, follows, comments, shares, app usage, check-ins, recommendations, and events you joined that appear with ads your friends see.
Your name and profile picture will only appear to the people who have permission to view your Page likes.
It's againstour advertising policiesfor advertisers to use your name directly in an ad. If you see an ad you think might be using your name in a different way,please report it.
If you’re under 18, your social actions are not shown alongside ads. Changing who can see your social actions will not have an effect until you’re 18 years old.
Learn more aboutads and privacyandhow advertising works on Facebook.
Why did I see my friend's name or photo paired with an ad on Facebook?
Why did I see my friend's name or photo paired with an ad on Facebook?
WithFacebook adsfor Pages, events and apps, you may see stories about actions your friends have taken (example: liking a Page or post, posts and comments you make) on Facebook paired with ads you see.
For example, you might see a story about a friend who already likes a Page that you're seeing advertised. Similarly, your friends might see stories about you that relate to the ads they're seeing. Such stories will only be shown to friends, and will adhere to any privacy settings you've set for your account.