【stop eroticizing the penis】

Facebook has been firmly under the spotlight about how it uses people's data,stop eroticizing the penis but the platform wants to make one thing clear: It's not the only company doing so.

On Monday, the social network posted an explainer on how it collects your data through its services even when you're not on Facebook.

SEE ALSO: Bumble launches Facebook-free login

The post details the impact of Facebook's social plugins, which allow users to like or share content on another site, as well as its login tool — when you use Facebook credentials to sign into websites or apps. Other services unpacked include Facebook Analytics, as well as its own advertising and measurement tools.

As Facebook reiterates, if you've used a similar service from other internet companies, they've been collecting your data too.

"Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn all have similar Like and Share buttons to help people share things on their services. Google has a popular analytics service. And Amazon, Google and Twitter all offer login features. These companies — and many others — also offer advertising services," the post reads.

"In fact, most websites and apps send the same information to multiple companies each time you visit them."

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

Facebook and other companies essentially collect this data to better target their ads — simply, the more an advertiser knows about you, the better.

Through Facebook's social plugins and login function, the platform collects information about what website you've visited, plus your browser and device information.

Facebook Analytics shows which visitors use Facebook, and aggregated demographic data like age and gender. And Facebook's Audience Network shows ads from the social media platform on other websites, unless you're not signed up with Facebook.

If you check out your Facebook ad preferences, you'll be able to see how that data builds a repertoire of interests from your profile, as well as from sites you've visited. Apparently I'm into cats and sailing.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Google has a similar dashboard, and you can find out what Twitter believes you're interested in based on your activity.

You can turn off personalisation with a click of a button on Twitter, LinkedIn and on Google's ad settings dashboard, while on Facebook you can opt out of ads based on your use of websites and apps.

Unless you like being targeted with ads about cats and sailing, of course.

---

Featured Video For You

---

A DIY dad made a Star Wars highchair for his son, and we're wondering if it comes in adult sizes

---

Topics Facebook Social Media Advertising

• Social Good
• Entertainment
• Shopping
• Science
• Digital Culture
• Life
• Tech
• Games

• Internet for All
• Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 30
• Netflix's '1899' cancelled after just one season
• Pornhub users in Louisiana now have to submit government ID to access the site
• How to quit social media: This Gen Z
• Grubhub has to pay up to D.C.
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for January 1
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for December 29
• VidCon 2025: Creators share their mistakes and lessons learned
• Mr. B the enormous cat has found a new home

• Snap has a fourth color of Spectacles traveling the world
• Can 'free speech' be 'moderated'? Yes.
• Miles Teller shines as boxer Vinny Pazienza in triumphant 'Bleed for This'
• Watch Adele go absolutely batsh*t over a bat on stage
• Here's all the info J.K. Rowling shared about American magic that you totally forgot about
• World's largest LEGO store joins London's Leicester Square attractions
• iPhone camera might get AR features, report says
• Facebook's Safety Check feature now rests solely in the hands of its users
• Now even Twitter is copying Snapchat
• Fullscreen's winter slate features Bret Easton Ellis series, Andrea Russett talkshow

• Waymo stopped Los Angeles man from stealing a driverless car
• Are you about to not be stressed out? Check your Apple Watch.
• Elon Musk says Twitter view count will soon be optional
• Watch a reporter's close call with a lightning strike on camera
• New 'browser syncjacking' cyberattack lets hackers take over your computer via Chrome
• How to watch Netflix's 'Kaleidoscope' episodes in chronological order
• Amazon's proposed sports app could make it an even bigger streaming player
• The false opulence of the cheat day video
• Then and Now: Six Generations of $200 Mainstream Radeon GPUs Compared
• Inside the deeply weird fake

• Ruggable x Jonathan Adler launch: See the new designs
• Amazon's proposed sports app could make it an even bigger streaming player
• Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 2
• 'Quordle' today: See each 'Quordle' answer and hints for January 3
• Notre Dame vs. Georgia football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
• Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for January 2
• Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 31
• Watch a reporter's close call with a lightning strike on camera
• NYT Connections hints and answers for February 5: Tips to solve 'Connections' #605.
• Amazon's proposed sports app could make it an even bigger streaming player