Link history allows users to keep track of all of the links they visit via Facebook and Instagram’s in-app browsers. It also aids Meta's targeted advertising.
  • xyguy@startrek.websiteEnglish
    9·
    10 months ago

    Opting into ‘link history’ on Facebook and Instagram means agreeing to (more) ad targeting

  • bionicjoey@lemmy.caEnglish
    9·
    10 months ago

    Opting out of FB and Instagram altogether will save you having to opt out of individual features like this

    • cosmicrookie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      10 months ago

      I dropped both in November when they asked me to pay more than I do Netflix just to stop showing me ads (not even to stop tracking me!)

      The amount of extra time that I gained overnight is scary. I’ve already read/listened to 10 books since and it’s been almost 20 years since I last finished a book!