Dating and companionship ads required global pre-approval with Japan and Colorado rules

Date

Feb 5, 2026 (first reported)

Regions

Global; Japan and Colorado specifics

Primary source

PPC News Feed

Sources

• open_in_new
  Microsoft Ads Updates Dating and Companionship PolicyPPC News Feed · Feb 5, 2026

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