Spongecell (spongecell.com)
“Spongecell’s programmatic creative combines best-in-class data processing and powerful creative tools to make it easy to build beautiful, personalized ads for display, mobile, and video.” – Source
“If you do not want us to gather non-personally identifiable information … please click here.” You mean that link that’s not a link? That’s where I click, yeah? – Ed.
Ethical design violations
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tracker
Monetises you.
Block rule
Block domain spongecell.com
spongecell.com
Prevalence
Low: found on 5 surveyed sites.
Notes
- “By visiting the Site, using the Service, and/or interacting with any Ad Unit, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and the accompanying Terms of Use.” Source
- “We may also allow third-party companies that are presenting advertisements on the Site to set and access their own cookies. Such third-party cookies are not governed by this Privacy Policy, but by the privacy policies of such third party.” Source
- “The Site and the Service are operated in the United States. If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By using the Service and/or providing us with any information, you consent to this transfer.” Source
- “The opt–out does not mean that you will no longer see Spongecell advertisements. It means only that Ad Units delivered by Spongecell will not be personalized to you…” Source [They apparently wanted to end it “losers” but Legal vetoed. Killjoys. – Ed.]
About Better
Better is a Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It protects you from trackers and malvertising by enforcing the principles of Ethical Design.