• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
VIDEO: How to opt out of online shopping tracking via social media
2:18
  • news
  • December 16, 2019

How to opt out of online shopping tracking via social media

Customers may receive targeted ads geared towards what you’re clicking and where you’re physically going to shop due to a collaboration with Facebook to fuel retail growth. Editor's note: The initial version of the story stated that Home Depot was using a similar promotion strategy. We have since learned they do not use in-store purchases to influence their online ad targeting.

Up Next in news

Facebook allows businesses to target ads after shopping at brick and mortar stores

Facebook allows businesses to target ads after shopping at brick and mortar stores

December 15, 2019
VIDEO: American influencer found dead in Tanzania

American influencer found dead in Tanzania

April 15, 2026
VIDEO: Ceasefire analysis, unanswered questions ahead

Ceasefire analysis, unanswered questions ahead

April 8, 2026

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News