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# What happens if my campaign is not approved by Google or Meta?

# What happens if my campaign is not approved by Google or Meta?

If your campaign is not approved by Google or Meta, don’t worry — this can happen occasionally, and Ctrl+A helps you understand what went wrong and what to do next.



## You’re never charged for unapproved campaigns

You only pay for **running campaigns** — meaning if your campaign isn’t approved, **no media budget will be spent**. Your balance remains untouched until the campaign starts delivering ads.



## How Ctrl+A handles disapprovals automatically

When a campaign is disapproved, Ctrl+A automatically checks the reason provided by Google or Meta:

* If it’s a **technical issue** (like formatting problems, missing assets, or URL errors), our system will try to correct it automatically.
* If a fix is possible, the campaign will be **rechecked and resubmitted automatically**.
* If it can’t be fixed automatically, our **support team will review** the issue and contact you if action is needed.



## When disapproval is final

If your campaign violates **Google Ads or Meta Advertising Policies** (e.g. restricted industries, misleading claims, prohibited products, or unsupported ad content), it **cannot be approved**. In these cases, Ctrl+A cannot override or appeal the platform’s decision.
We’ll still inform you about the reason for the rejection, so you can adjust your content or campaign topic if needed.



## Notifications

If a campaign is not approved, you’ll be notified:

* **In your Ctrl+A dashboard**, under Campaigns → Status.
* **By email**, including a short explanation and next steps.



## Need help?

If you’re unsure why your campaign wasn’t approved or want help interpreting the reason, contact our experienced support team at [**help@controlplusa.ai**](mailto:help@controlplusa.ai) or use the **in-app support chat widget**.