What the categories cover
- Credit, such as loans and cards.
- Employment, such as job listings.
- Housing, such as rentals and sales.
- Social issues, elections or politics.
The exact list is in Meta's advertising standards.
Check
- Open the restricted ad and see whether its subject falls in one of the areas above.
- Check the category was chosen when the campaign was created.
- Read the category rules on targeting: these ads have narrower options.
- Fix or pause the ad, then request a review.
In the review
Say which ad was affected, that you have corrected the category or paused it, and what you will check in future. Keep it short.
Official sources
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