Thanks for reply. No, I don't use Package Manager. Submitted it for Tech Support, and they said they (or I) probably couldn't do anything to resolve it, returned the TSI, and said to report it as bug. Frustrating, but ...

Have you learned any more about this since posting it? I have same question and have yet to find the clear answer on if ads aren't shown or are less targeted, so uncertain how to implement in relation to an IAP to eliminate ads, and what it means for App Store Connect submission.