I use Podcast Addict and have recently noticed location-based ads in my podcasts. Adds that are local to my large town / small city. The app doesn't have location permissions, so how are the podcasts embedding localized ads?
I use Podcast Addict and have recently noticed location-based ads in my podcasts. Adds that are local to my large town / small city. The app doesn't have location permissions, so how are the podcasts embedding localized ads?
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GildorInglorion@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 3y
Unless you're using a VPN, they can get close with your IP address
coygsu@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
In addition to this comment, here is a Wiki section discussing the methods of geolocating: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_geolocation#Data_sources. It is important to note that a VPN isn't the only way to alter an IP address. It is currently the most viable and safe way. You can use a proxy server or a tor browser (depending on the node) as alternatives.
Vorticity@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Thank you for this. It made me realize that my VPN had become disabled...
Kaiser@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
You may not have given them location data to that app in particular but your devise probably has an advertising id which has tied you to a location for other services.
Vorticity@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Thank you. I just deleted my advertising ID.
jerrimu@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
You can use ip geolocation yourself, a free site is infosniper.net
Vorticity@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Thank you, this helped me realize that my VPN had become disabled...