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We use advertising to keep Orbitrock free for all users while helping you discover relevant historical content and educational resources.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 SettingsFacebook Ads
Control Facebook advertising preferences and interest-based ads.
Facebook Ad PreferencesNetwork Advertising Initiative
Opt out of participating advertising networks all at once.
NAI Opt-Out3. 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:
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:
Response Time
We'll respond within 48 hours
Priority given to advertising concerns