VIDEO: Stop Facebook’s Ads From Following You Around Enable these privacy settings to keep Facebook and other digital overlords from using your web browsing history, says WSJ's Joanna Stern. Facebook and other websites use your web browsing history (or more technically, your web browser’s cookies) to target ads at you. On FacebookIn the Facebook iOS or Android app, tap the three lines in the bottom-right corner, select Settings > Account Settings > Ads. While you are there, opt out of allowing Facebook to use your personal info when showing you ads across the web. On an iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising, and turn on “Limit Ad Tracking.”On an Android phone, go to Settings > Google > Ads.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 04, 2016 12:50 UTC