I use Podcast Addict and have recently noticed location-based ads in my podcasts. Adds that are local to my large town / small city. The app doesn’t have location permissions, so how are the podcasts embedding localized ads?
I use Podcast Addict and have recently noticed location-based ads in my podcasts. Adds that are local to my large town / small city. The app doesn’t have location permissions, so how are the podcasts embedding localized ads?
Unless you’re using a VPN, they can get close with your IP address
Thank you for this. It made me realize that my VPN had become disabled…
In addition to this comment, here is a Wiki section discussing the methods of geolocating: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_geolocation#Data_sources. It is important to note that a VPN isn’t the only way to alter an IP address. It is currently the most viable and safe way. You can use a proxy server or a tor browser (depending on the node) as alternatives.