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Re:I still don't think companies serve you ads based on your... by jopsen on Thursday January 02, 2025 @09:43PM (#42581708)
Or maybe there is a hidden variable that:

(A) Explains why you noticed the Privia. (B) Explains why you searched for something that might have triggered a Privia ad.

To a layman this might be indistinguishable from magic. So in some way maybe the phone really can read your mind :)

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Re:I still don't think companies serve you ads based on your... by se4u on Thursday January 02, 2025 @11:18PM (#42582383)
The hidden variable is the previa marketing budget. They have budget right now for a billboard and for online ads at the same time and they are focusing on your geography
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