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Amazon’s recommendations are getting a little too creepy (www.vox.com)
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[–] noodlejetski@lemm.ee 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Google told 404 Media in a statement that “All advertisers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations as well as our Google Ads policies, and when we identify ads or advertisers that violate these policies, we will take appropriate action.” The company said it had removed CMG from the Partners Program after a Google review. Amazon told 404 Media in a statement that “Amazon Ads has never worked with CMG on this program and has no plans to do so.” The company added that if it becomes aware that a partner is in violation of its marketing guidelines, it may take what it sees as appropriate action.

so yeah, sounds like the company's claims might not be completely true if they're boasting about working with Amazon.