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Indian advertisers promoting business identifiers must apply for exclusion
Google's Government Documents and Services policy updates on March 17, 2026. Advertisers targeting India with business identifiers don't need to qualify as government providers but must apply for a policy exclusion to prevent ad disapproval.
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Restricted government service advertisers still need certification. Advertisers targeting India should apply for exclusion before March 17.
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Indian advertisers promoting business identifiers must apply for exclusion
Google's Government Documents and Services policy updates on March 17, 2026. Advertisers targeting India with business identifiers don't need to qualify as government providers but must apply for a policy exclusion to prevent ad disapproval. Restricted government service advertisers still need certification. Advertisers targeting India should apply for exclusion before March 17.
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