Ad Choices

Control your advertising experience on Orbitrock

Last updated: August 22, 2025

Your Advertising Preferences

At Orbitrock, we believe you should have control over the advertisements you see. This page explains how advertising works on our platform and how you can manage your ad experience.

We use advertising to keep Orbitrock free for all users while helping you discover relevant historical content and educational resources.

1. How Advertising Works on Orbitrock

Types of Advertising

Orbitrock displays various types of advertising content to support our free service:

  • Sponsored Deals: Featured promotions from partner retailers
  • Display Advertisements: Banner ads and promotional graphics
  • Affiliate Links: Product and service recommendations with commission
  • Native Advertising: Promotional content integrated with regular deals
  • Email Marketing: Sponsored content in newsletters (with opt-in)

How Ads Are Targeted

We use various methods to show you relevant advertisements:

  • Browsing History: Pages you visit and deals you view
  • Search Queries: Terms you search for on our site
  • Location Data: General location to show local deals
  • Device Information: Browser type and operating system
  • Interest Categories: Inferred from your activity patterns

2. Your Advertising Controls

Browser-Based Controls

You can control advertising through your web browser settings:

  • Cookie Settings: Disable or limit advertising cookies
  • Do Not Track: Enable browser "Do Not Track" signals
  • Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions to block advertisements
  • Private Browsing: Use incognito/private mode to limit tracking
  • JavaScript Controls: Disable JavaScript for ad networks

Platform-Specific Opt-Outs

Many advertising platforms offer their own opt-out mechanisms:

Google Ads

Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads.

Google Ad Settings

Facebook Ads

Control Facebook advertising preferences and interest-based ads.

Facebook Ad Preferences

Network Advertising Initiative

Opt out of participating advertising networks all at once.

NAI Opt-Out

Digital Advertising Alliance

Industry-wide opt-out tool for interest-based advertising.

DAA Opt-Out

3. Mobile Advertising Controls

iOS Devices

  • Limit Ad Tracking: Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads (turn off)
  • Reset Advertising Identifier: Reset your advertising ID periodically
  • App Tracking Transparency: Control which apps can track you across other apps

Android Devices

  • Opt Out of Ads Personalization: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
  • Reset Advertising ID: Reset your advertising identifier
  • Ad Preferences: Manage your Google advertising preferences

4. Third-Party Advertising Partners

Orbitrock works with various advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and track performance:

Advertising Networks

  • Google AdSense: Display advertising and contextual ads
  • Amazon Associates: Product recommendations and affiliate links
  • Commission Junction: Affiliate marketing partnerships
  • ShareASale: Performance-based advertising
  • Impact Radius: Partnership management and tracking

Analytics and Tracking

  • Google Analytics: Website usage and performance tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising optimization
  • Hotjar: User behavior and heat mapping
  • Mixpanel: Event tracking and user analytics

Note: Each partner has its own privacy policy and opt-out mechanisms. We recommend reviewing their policies for complete control over your data.

5. Data Used for Advertising

Information We Collect

  • Browsing Activity: Pages visited, time spent, clicks
  • Search History: Terms searched and results clicked
  • Deal Interactions: Deals viewed, saved, or shared
  • Device Information: Browser, OS, screen resolution
  • Location Data: General geographic location
  • Referral Sources: How you arrived at our website

Information We Don't Share

  • Personal contact information (email, phone, address)
  • Account passwords or login credentials
  • Private communications or messages
  • Financial information or payment details
  • Precise location data without consent

6. Cookie and Tracking Technology

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Advertising Cookies: Track ad performance and deliver targeted ads
  • Analytics Cookies: Measure website usage and user behavior
  • Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing and integration
  • Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals and commission payments

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear existing cookies regularly
  • Set cookie expiration preferences
  • Receive notifications before cookies are set

7. Email and Newsletter Advertising

Subscription Controls

If you subscribe to our newsletters, you can control advertising content:

  • Frequency Settings: Choose how often you receive emails
  • Content Preferences: Select types of deals you're interested in
  • Sponsored Content: Opt out of sponsored deals in emails
  • Partner Promotions: Control third-party promotional content
  • Unsubscribe: Completely opt out of all email communications

How to Manage Preferences

  • Click "Unsubscribe" link in any email
  • Contact us at hdofil@outlook.com
  • Use preference center links in emails
  • Update your account settings (if applicable)

8. Advertising Standards and Policies

Our Advertising Principles

  • Transparency: Clear labeling of sponsored content
  • Relevance: Ads should be useful and related to deals
  • Quality: Only legitimate offers from trusted partners
  • User Control: Easy ways to manage ad preferences
  • Privacy: Responsible data handling and protection

Prohibited Advertising

We do not allow advertisements for:

  • Illegal products or services
  • Adult or inappropriate content
  • Misleading or fraudulent offers
  • Malware or harmful software
  • Gambling or betting services
  • Tobacco or restricted substances

9. Reporting Ad Issues

If you encounter problematic advertisements, please let us know:

Report Inappropriate Ads

Ads that violate our policies or are offensive

Report Ad

Technical Issues

Ads that don't load properly or cause problems

Report Issue

Malicious Content

Ads suspected of containing malware or scams

Report Security Issue

When Reporting, Please Include:

  • URL of the page where you saw the ad
  • Screenshot of the problematic advertisement
  • Description of the issue or concern
  • Browser and device information
  • Date and time when you encountered the ad

10. Contact Us

For questions about advertising on Orbitrock or to exercise your advertising choices:

Email

hdofil@outlook.com

Subject: Ad Choices Inquiry

Response Time

We'll respond within 48 hours

Priority given to advertising concerns