It’s understandable to feel frustrated when ads related to sensitive topics, such as alcohol, continue to appear even after you’ve made your preferences clear. Despite having turned off alcohol advertisements, algorithms used by platforms to determine what to show you may still categorize your profile in a way that includes such content.

These algorithms can rely on various factors, including browsing habits, location, and demographic information, which can lead to ads showing up even if they don’t align with your personal choices. Additionally, system glitches or delays in fully updating your preferences can also result in unwanted ads.

To address this, you can provide feedback on specific ads, further customize your advertising preferences, or report why certain ads are inappropriate for you. This feedback is crucial as it helps the platforms improve their ad targeting and better respect users’ preferences in the future.